Heliotropis is a solar powered sculpture that harvests the sun’s rays to provide energy to the sculpture. Designed by Anthony Castronovo and commissioned by Beth Deutch and Larry Rubin, the solar sculpture uses solar panels as leaves, providing power for the movement of the handmade glass petals.
The flower opens when the sun rises and closes at dusk, with a microcontroller monitoring the light level, temperature, pressure and wind. Like real flowers it will lie dormant through the harsh winter months.
The sculpture, located in Rumson, NJ, aside from being visually beautiful, will also raise awareness about alternative energy and caring for the environment. Heliotropis is expected to be completed in early 2010.
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Via: EcoFriend
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