Here’s a perfect case of future tech meets sci-fi aesthetics.
Solar energy currently has large land requirements. The Sunhope Project seeks to construct low-cost photovoltaic balloons designed to float vertically rather than sprawl horizontally. The result is the gorgeous array you see above: helium filled platforms constructed from a new fabric coated with photovoltaic solar cells.
These solar balloons will soak up more sun than traditional solar panels, they are more eco-friendly, and look totally sweet.
The Sunhope Project is brought to us by environmental architect Joseph Cory and aerospace engineer Dr. Pini Gurfil. More pics and info at Inhabitat.
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Those are very cool to look at. Much better than those turning solar windmills that are everywhere on the way to Palm Springs…
I agree. Beautiful. Wouldn’t mind seeing these floating around the skyline.
Anyone see Aeon Flux with Charleesze Theieiroin (sp)? These remind me of a ballon thingy that was in that flic. Hopefully in our future hawt ladies run around in skimpy spandex suits and fight an oppressive regime as well… Here’s to the future!
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