Solar Powered Lily Ponds Headed To Phuket

Category: , Posted:11 Sep 2011 | 10:55 am

Solar power continues to be an intriguing, though often misunderstood source of energy.
With all sorts of solutions popping up right left and center, now comes the research group The Why Factory who have made public plans for solar powered lily ponds in Phuket.
Phang Nga Bay is being touted as the ideal location for these giant pods and renderings are shown online of these scattered in the sea.
Frankly no one on the island I have spoken to has heard of the project but Architect Winy Maas has listed the island in its upcoming projects.
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If any of our readers are able to get any more facts on the progress of the project, please let us know.

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