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Solar Canopy Turns Sunlight Into Electricity And Art by livinus009(m): 3:25pm On Mar 01, 2017 |
In the desert metropolis of Dubai, where the summer is one long heat wave, shade is precious as people seek refuge from the sun's scorching rays. Enter Italian architect and designer Carlo Ratti's latest creation -- a shiny metal canopy that can be used to create micro climates in outdoor areas by controlling light and shade. The roof of the canopy is made up of round mirrors, each with their own motor, which means they can be individually angled to reflect different amounts of sunlight and provide varied amounts of shade at different times. They can also help generate power by reflecting the sun's rays towards a solar panel placed nearby. "Think of this as a magic canopy you can put over outdoor spaces and terraces," says Ratti, also a professor at the MIT Senseable City Laboratory and co-chair of the World Economic Forum's Global Council on the Future of Cities and Urbanization. The aim is to curb the heat that makes public areas in places like Dubai "unlivable" during the hottest times, Ratti says.
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Re: Solar Canopy Turns Sunlight Into Electricity And Art by Nobody: 8:54pm On Mar 01, 2017 |
Talk of innovation |
Re: Solar Canopy Turns Sunlight Into Electricity And Art by livinus009(m): 10:15am On May 25, 2018 |
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