(Updated 22.06.2022: new structure of whole article) Solar power and an undersea habitat does not seem to fit each other. But in 2012 we had the idea of a device that opens its harvesters only if the conditions are appropriate just like a hibiscus blossom at dawn. We called it a Solar Lily.
This chapter is divided into the following sections:
- A Bionic Shape for harvesting solar energy
- Controlling
- Additional functions
Our extensive analysis and proposals are part of the design manual.
Great idea! I imagine a sub-sea station with four Solar Lilies, one at each corner. They are attached to arms, in order to avoid collisions when surfaced. I am too lazy to draw a sketch, but look at these quad-copter drones and you know what I mean. Why do you want to open and close the panels at all? A true flower blossom has to close for its own protection, because it cannot move down an dig into the ground. But the Solar Lily is safe when down at 20 meters depth. What is the the folding mechanism good for?… Read more »