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This project proposes a hybrid renewable energy system that integrates solar photovoltaic panels with a vertical axis wind turbine to supply reliable, clean power for streetlighting and electric vehicle (EV) charging in urban environments. Solar and wind resources complement each other over day-night and seasonal cycles, improving energy availability compared to single source systems. The generated power is conditioned through dedicated charge controllers and stored in a battery bank, which feeds high efficiency LED streetlights and a low power EV charging outlet. A microcontroller based smart streetlight unit adjusts lighting intensity using ambient light and motion sensing, enabling dimming during low traffic periods and full brightness when vehicles or pedestrians are detected, thereby reducing unnecessary energy consumption. The system also monitors solar and wind generation, battery state of charge, and EV charging status, and can transmit key parameters to a remote dashboard for energy management and fault detection. By combining dual renewable sources with intelligent load control and EV charging capability, the proposed design aims to lower grid dependence, enhance reliability of public lighting, and support sustainable, decentralized charging infrastructure for future smart cities.