A group of artists, scientists and engineers have proposed a novel
solution to help Copenhagen's achieve its goal of becoming a
carbon-neutral city: a 12-story-high solar energy farm in the shape of a
duck. Energy Duck is the brainchild of the Land Art Generator Initiative or LAGI. According to LAGI:
The common
"eider duck" resides in great numbers in Copenhagen; however, its breeding
habitat is at risk from the effects of climate change. Energy Duck
takes the form of the eider to act both as a solar collector and a
buoyant energy storage device.
Solar
radiation is converted to electricity using low cost, off-the-shelf PV
panels. Some of the solar electricity is stored by virtue of the
difference in water levels inside and outside the duck. (From IO9)
The Land Art Generator Initiative, according to its web page, is a project of the Society for Cultural Exchange (a U.S. based 501(c)(3) organization) based in Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Land Art Generator Initiative, according to its web page, is a project of the Society for Cultural Exchange (a U.S. based 501(c)(3) organization) based in Pittsburgh, Pa.
A giant, floating duck that generates solar power. Why? Why not.
Here is the address of the noble charity: 4732 Hatfield St Pittsburgh, PA 15201
It is worthwhile going to Google maps to see it. (I could not paste it.) It is an empty lot.
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