Floating solar cells
23rd July, 2007 by stuart
Sharp has decided to create a massive solar power system that floats on water. Instead of taking the usual approach with solar panels and sticking them on a roof, Sharp has created a “buoyant resin-made platform” for the panels to sit on. The system generates 200 kilowatts of electricity, which is enough to power 50 houses. It was expensive, costing 220 million yen (£884,000/$1,815,000), but at least it helps power their enormous factory in Kameyama.
Source: Nikkei