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Environment & Energy

Panich52

(5,829 posts) Mon Apr 13, 2015, 04:54 PM Apr 2015

As solar power gets more affordable, we're finding it all the right places.

Swiss artists Drzach and Suchy are harnessing free sunlight to create solar-powered palm trees they call Musa Lamphyris. Their design embeds flexible, photovoltaic panels into palm-leaf-shaped luminescent fabric. By day, the panels absorb sunlight and by night, the energy is used to cast a beautiful glow.

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http://news.discovery.com/tech/alternative-power-sources/tasty-tech-eye-candy-april-10-150410.htm?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dnewsnewsletter

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Tasty Tech Eye Candy Of The Week (April 12): Solar | Discovery News (Original Post) Panich52 Apr 2015 OP

Oh, I want some of those! djean111 Apr 2015 #1

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1. Oh, I want some of those!

Mon Apr 13, 2015, 06:26 PM

Apr 2015

Seems like it could be a DIY project.