The structure of a museum of contemporary art, seen from the outside, has geometric shape and sharp edges.
It appears as a giant diamond of 42 faces and 12 meters high.
It is a photovoltaic plant of a new generation recently introduced in the natural park of Pratolino near Florence which will illuminate the park as well as the great statue inside of it during the night.
Some parts of the structure have been inspired by studies of Leonardo da Vinci.
The appearance of the power station does not provide the artistic quality.
The technology is not limited to simple photovoltaic which takes energy from sunlight and distributes it on the network.
The plant contains within the structure in diamond-shaped three concentric spheres which through appropriate fuel cells act as an energy accumulator.
The hydrogen is stored at low pressure and despite high cost of fuel cells, energy is available at any time.
Objectively, it is a big step forward in the field of solar photovoltaic whose functioning is related to daylight hours with tempered climate.
However, it seems that the lithium-ion batteries, currently used in the automotive market, can effectively solve this problem with good yields and reasonable cost.
The other merit of the structure Pratolino, is the aesthetic impact.
The shape fits itself perfectly in the context of a park respecting the landscape and the environment.
We are proud to have created an Italian product that can be fully appreciated abroad. Despite the decline in recent years of government incentives, Italy is constantly striving to find new innovative and revolutionary solutions. |
