London 's red phone boxes are being turned into a solar-powered phone charging boxes . Two design entrepreneurs are behind the idea , which is being rolled out across the city . It 's not the first time traditional phone boxes have been given a modern lease of life . In 2010 they were converted to solar panels and used as an alternative source for electricity in some areas of Paris.
London 's red phone boxes are being turned into a solar-powered phone charging boxes . Two design entrepreneurs are behind the idea , which is being rolled out across the city . It 's not the first time traditional phone boxes have been given a modern lease of life . Others have been turned into libraries , sofas and shower booths .