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Solar Sails

Solar Sails

Category
Daylight investigations - Region 2: Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

Students
Viktor Andy

Teacher
Efe Duyan

School
EKA University of Applied Science

Country
Latvia

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Inspired by sails and its ability to boost vessels speed and efficiency, this project aims to use both two methods of gathering energy. Fabric sail and foil combination accompanying small solar panels to improve the efficiency of energy gathering and management. Gathered energy will be used to illuminate bicycle roads and walking spaces providing cover during hot and rainy days.