solar power | architecture, design, and technology news and projects https://www.designboom.com/tag/solar-power/ designboom magazine | your first source for architecture, design & art news Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:19:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 BRD studio’s off-grid house in australian foothills implements passive solar design principles  https://www.designboom.com/architecture/brd-studio-off-grid-house-australian-foothills-passive-solar-design-little-granite-house-08-02-2023/ https://www.designboom.com/architecture/brd-studio-off-grid-house-australian-foothills-passive-solar-design-little-granite-house-08-02-2023/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:15:49 +0000 Tim Smith https://www.designboom.com/?p=1008311

the sustainable home fuse with the existing agricultural vernacular in the area, with passive design to accommodate for the extreme climate.

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world’s largest sundial with solar panels triples as energy generator and arts venue in houston https://www.designboom.com/technology/worlds-largest-sundial-arch-of-time-riccardo-mariano-solar-panels-houston-texas-07-25-2023/ https://www.designboom.com/technology/worlds-largest-sundial-arch-of-time-riccardo-mariano-solar-panels-houston-texas-07-25-2023/#respond Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:15:51 +0000 matthew burgos | designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=1007104

the dubbed world’s largest sundial tells time using sunlight, produces electricity with solar panels, and will become a permanent arts venue in houston in 2024.

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sunhydrogen generates renewable energy by converting solar power and water to hydrogen https://www.designboom.com/technology/sunhydrogen-renewable-energy-convert-solar-power-sunlight-water-hydrogen-07-21-2023/ https://www.designboom.com/technology/sunhydrogen-renewable-energy-convert-solar-power-sunlight-water-hydrogen-07-21-2023/#respond Fri, 21 Jul 2023 10:30:33 +0000 matthew burgos | designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=1006479

using microscopic machines that trigger ‘solar electrolysis’, sunhydrogen's nanoparticle technology can transform captured sunlight and water into hydrogen.

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towable buoyant ‘faro powerdock’ station with solar panels charge electric boats at any piers https://www.designboom.com/technology/faro-powerdock-faroboats-solar-panels-floating-docking-charging-station-electric-boats-07-18-2023/ https://www.designboom.com/technology/faro-powerdock-faroboats-solar-panels-floating-docking-charging-station-electric-boats-07-18-2023/#respond Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:01:04 +0000 matthew burgos | designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=1005826

faro powerdock, a floating solar docking station by faroboats, also charges its batteries overnight using the captured sunlight during the day.

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ENESS’ solar-powered benches inspired by vintage flower graphics oscillate in melbourne  https://www.designboom.com/art/eness-solar-powered-public-benches-vintage-flower-graphics-melbourne-07-04-2023/ https://www.designboom.com/art/eness-solar-powered-public-benches-vintage-flower-graphics-melbourne-07-04-2023/#respond Tue, 04 Jul 2023 02:05:37 +0000 Lyndal Hall https://www.designboom.com/?p=1001710

in interaction with the sun, the cluster of flower-shaped benches spin faster on brighter days and slower under cloud cover.

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foldable origami solar panel ‘sego charger’ fits easily in backpacks for travel-sized PV power https://www.designboom.com/technology/foldable-origami-solar-panel-sego-charger-travel-pv-power-06-19-2023/ https://www.designboom.com/technology/foldable-origami-solar-panel-sego-charger-travel-pv-power-06-19-2023/#respond Mon, 19 Jun 2023 09:50:25 +0000 matthew burgos | designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=999427

the portable, foldable origami solar panel provides 25 watts of power, can withstand extreme weather conditions, and charges devices on the go.

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foldable origami solar panels power up appliances and vehicles for portable off-grid charging https://www.designboom.com/technology/foldable-origami-solar-panels-levante-off-grid-charging-05-10-2023/ https://www.designboom.com/technology/foldable-origami-solar-panels-levante-off-grid-charging-05-10-2023/#respond Tue, 09 May 2023 22:15:48 +0000 matthew burgos | designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=990288

the foldable origami solar panels by levante can charge appliances, devices, and vehicles on the go and anywhere.

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floating offshore solar power SEAVOLT generates electricity even in the harshest conditions https://www.designboom.com/technology/floating-offshore-solar-power-seavolt-generate-electricity-harshest-conditions-04-04-2023/ https://www.designboom.com/technology/floating-offshore-solar-power-seavolt-generate-electricity-harshest-conditions-04-04-2023/#respond Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:30:16 +0000 matthew burgos | designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=980433

the partners working on the floating sea-based solar power eye their offshore testing off the coast of belgium in the summer of 2023.

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IKEA & little sun introduce their versatile, solar-powered lamps for daily use https://www.designboom.com/design/ikea-little-sun-sammanlankad-solar-powered-lamps-03-30-2023/ https://www.designboom.com/design/ikea-little-sun-sammanlankad-solar-powered-lamps-03-30-2023/#respond Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:30:03 +0000 lea zeitoun I designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=979196

part of the duo's 'SAMMANLÄNKAD' initiative, the portable and table lamps are both equipped with solar panels and rechargeable batteries.

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solar-powered ZEN50 catamaran integrates automated wingsail for zero-emission voyages https://www.designboom.com/technology/solar-powered-zen50-catamaran-wingsail-zero-emission-voyages-03-03-2023/ https://www.designboom.com/technology/solar-powered-zen50-catamaran-wingsail-zero-emission-voyages-03-03-2023/#respond Fri, 03 Mar 2023 11:30:51 +0000 christina petridou I designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=971308

this emission-free energy autonomous yacht can reach a top speed of 14 knots.

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