Ap Verheggen's SunGlacier Uses Solar Power to Form Ice in Hot Climates
Meghan Young — November 17, 2011 — Eco
References: sunglacier & designbuzz
Technology is constantly making what used to appear impossible possible, just as the SunGlacier demonstrates. Of course, the SunGlacier is just a concept at the moment, but the fact that it even proposes introducing icy oases into deserts around the world is pretty extraordinary.
Conceived by artist Ap Verheggen in collaboration with Cofely Refrigeration, the SunGlacier is essentially a giant solar-powered, leaf-shaped structure that relies on condensation principles to create ice in the Sahara desert. Although the SunGlacier seems too good to be true, Verheggen and Cofely have actually been able to simulate desert conditions in a shipping container to test the product's theory, producing an impressive 10 centimeters of ice.
A highly inspired project, the SunGlacier, according to the makers, "hopes to stimulate people to think creatively about solutions to the challenges of climate change."
Conceived by artist Ap Verheggen in collaboration with Cofely Refrigeration, the SunGlacier is essentially a giant solar-powered, leaf-shaped structure that relies on condensation principles to create ice in the Sahara desert. Although the SunGlacier seems too good to be true, Verheggen and Cofely have actually been able to simulate desert conditions in a shipping container to test the product's theory, producing an impressive 10 centimeters of ice.
A highly inspired project, the SunGlacier, according to the makers, "hopes to stimulate people to think creatively about solutions to the challenges of climate change."
Trend Themes
1. Solar-powered Ice Formation - Using solar power to create ice in hot climates presents opportunities for sustainable cooling solutions and desert agriculture.
2. Climate Change Solutions - Creating products that address the challenges of climate change presents opportunities for innovation and positive impact on the environment.
3. Condensation-based Structures - Designing structures that rely on condensation principles presents opportunities for sustainable innovations in various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Solar Energy - The SunGlacier concept presents opportunities for solar energy companies to explore sustainable cooling solutions using solar power.
2. Agriculture - Using the SunGlacier technology in agriculture presents opportunities for sustainable crop irrigation in desertified regions.
3. Architecture - Designing buildings that rely on condensation principles presents opportunities for sustainable cooling solutions and eco-friendly architecture.
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