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Photovoltaic touched by design
"The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart."
(Helen Keller)
Solarsail Münsingen, Switzerland
(Pictures courtesy: Verein Sonnensegel)
Solar cells can also be a powerful artistic tool. Artistic portfolio of solar cells and/or photovoltaic modules include
sculptures like trees, sails, sundials, abstract statues etc. Perhaps
the most sophisticated
artistic application of solar cells is their use in special architectural glass applications.
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Solarsail Münsingen |
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Photovoltaic array "Solarsail" is one of the most beautiful examples of solar art worldwide.
Array located in Münsingen, Switzerland with peak power of 8,2 kWp and an area of 85 m2, produces about 6500 kWh of energy annually.
It consists of about 100 modules and it reaches impressive
height of 24 m. Its windproof steel construction is anchored into ground.
Annual yield optimization is achieved by slightly inclined construction.
"Solarsail" was awarded by many awards -
it received Prix eta+ 1999 award and International Design Award. More...
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Thomas Lindsey's Solarworks |
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Inspired by the work of Dale Eldred, Thomas Lindsey draws on his
background as an architect and sculptor to develop a series of large
solar-powered installations. Each of these installations is made of a
kinetic wheel, cone, or drum activated by a set of photovoltaic solar
cells. A tracking device will be used to direct the cells at the sun's
path. By using solar energy as a power source, Lindsey hopes to
encourage the use of environment-friendly energy sources as the issue
of global warming becomes more urgent.
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Solarstraße Gleisdorf |
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There aren't many cities in the world like the Austrian town Gleisdorf,
which built solar energy sample buildings and devices. Major
atractions is "Solar Street"
in Gleisdorf. The "Solar Street" is a 3.5 km long
street section, where you can find around 80 sample objects powered
by photovoltaic systems, such as a public solar clock, advertising
boards and street lights. Solar cells have also been used in art. Along the road you may
find solar fontain, sundial, solar tree etc. all powered by solar energy. Even artistic creations like
solar tree are connected with public grid. The largest
photovoltaic system in the street is a facade-integrated system with
a 10 kW peak power. Complete office building electricity demands will
be covered by the system. The photovoltaic system solar collectors
and transparent insolation are also used within the building. The
headquarters of AEE (Austrian Society for Renewables) is another
interesting example of a passive solar house with solar thermal
energy application and photovoltaic system placed on the roof.
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Solar art - related web sites |
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Stanford SOLAR Center - Science and art are intertwined, each reflecting and inspiring the other. Here you can find images and expressions relating to solar science, many of them developed by the scientists themselves to use when processing data. Languages:
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Sarah Hall Studio - Sarah Hall is a Canadian stained glass artist whose work has received numerous awards. Sarah attended the Architectural Glass Program at Swansea College of Art in Wales, UK and earned her Diploma in Architectural Glass from the City & Guilds of London Institute. Languages:
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Sanyo Solar Ark - The design of the Solar Ark was inspired by the vision of an ark embarking onto a journey toward the 21st Century. Only four columns are used to support the entire structure, thus giving the impression of floating in the air. Languages:
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Solarsail Münsingen - The Solarsail located in Münsingen/Switzerland is a solar power plant. With sunlight electricity without air pollution, without noise, and without risk is produced. Languages:
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Solarstraße Gleisdorf - Unique use of solar energy (photovoltaics) in urban environment - interactive tour. Languages: |
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