Perhaps it is time for all to say goodbye to the traditional rectangular solar panels. Solar panels have come and gone, most having the same standard shape. Of late, the solar panel market is dominated by newer inventions that are not as flat, rectangular, or rigid in comparison to their older solar panel counterparts. While newer solar panels are designed while keeping practicality in mind, they are also strikingly beautiful. The introduction to the Smartflower is a way of signifying that newer solar panels can draw inspiration directly from nature. Functioning much like a sunflower, this Smartflower always turns its petals towards the sun. Boasting not only its beauty but its impressive energy output too, the Smartflower is altering our view of what futuristic solar panels should be.
Studying the respective features of this energy-producing Smartflower
This Smartflower, which features 12 solar petals ready to open up in the direction of the sun, was created in Austria. Flower-like in design, the sunflower draws inspiration from the sun’s movement, harnessing about 40% more energy than traditional fixed rooftop panels of a comparable size.
The Smartflower is said to be able to produce 4,000 to 6,500 kWh of energy every year. The provided power is enough to power up an average household. annually. Equipped with an inverter and lithium battery storage, this Smartflower requires barely any installation preparations. The pull factor of these panels remains that they can fit in where traditional panels cannot.
During many energy exhibitions, this Smartflower was introduced, and at all of these exhibitions, the overall response was nothing short of amazing. Not only is its performance a pull factor for the audience, but also its visibility.
Aesthetically pleasing Smartflower is ideal for energy generation
Being eye-catching is merely part of the overall appeal of the Smartflower that far exceeds expectations, so much so that this device has already been adopted by schools, city buildings, and museums that have a focus on making sustainable energy solutions visible.
At the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, three Smartflowers have been installed, which provoked the director, Marilee Jennings, to mention the importance of showing that solar panels can be beautiful, too.
What makes the Smartflower all the more desirable is the support that this technology has already gained. Already in Sacramento, residents tend to enjoy more sunny days than they believed were possible. This means that there is already much support for this stunningly striking Smartflower that can generate 650 kWh of energy per day.
Investing in a better renewable energy future with the Smartflower
Despite being relatively higher priced, the $50,000 is well worth it for this device that ensures optimal energy returns. To install, a few hours is all that is needed. A wonderful feature of the Smartflower is that it can adapt itself to a variety of weather conditions and settings, folding its petals in cases of high winds. The technology behind the Smartflower allows it to operate under a variety of different temperatures, ranging from -20°C to 50°C, ensuring reliability and consistency even in diverse climates.
The Smartflower is a symbol of hope, signifying that technology and the need to problem solve go hand in hand. While you can have and show off this solar flower in your garden, it does not work to find a practical solution to the problem of generating clean energy. By offering a far more organic solution to power generation, the Smartflower is making its mark and proving that it is here to reestablish what solar panels should offer. Modern solar panels need to be aesthetically pleasing while still holding on to their power to be effective.
