The Smartflower solar energy system is a sculptural array of solar panels in the form of a flower that follows the sun throughout the day. Due to the system’s movement, it’s able to collect as much as 40% more energy than a comparably sized static solar panel. Plus, it looks way more like a flower.
The solar petals tilt and turn to ensure maximum efficiency at all times, and the system can be coupled with a smartphone app to track its energy generation. In high winds, the flower will close, and when closed, the flower uses brushes to sweep its panels clean to ensure debris doesn’t hinder its performance. Impressive!
The Smartflower is available in three different models: the standard, the Plus, which includes a battery, and a model specifically designed for charging EV vehicles. Awesome, now I just need to get an electric vehicle with a custom license plate that reads ‘RNSONSN,’ and maybe Captain Planet will finally come and give me a pat on the back.
[via DudeIWantThat]
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