2010 Toyota Prius Solar Flower
Wondering what that huge, green, plastic sunflower is doing in the middle of Prudential Plaza in Boston? Bostonians can chill out under this ‘Solar Flower,’ which gives shade, WiFi and power outlets for users. And it is a 2010 Toyota Prius sponsor!
These flower sculptures take power from the sun via solar panels on the back of each petal and too of the stem. You can seat up to 10 people at each one, and plug in from 8 am until 9 pm (apparently solar flowers work regular hours with no overtime. This is all part of the 2010 Toyota Prius theme “Harmony Between Man, Nature and Machine.”
The Solar Flowers are making their way cross-country on a little alternative energy tour. These sculptures and solar ventilation bus shelters with similar designs will debut in early July, and travel to a half-dozen large cities. So, next time you’re in a public space and see one of these Prius Solar Flowers make sure to plug in your iPhone, MacBook and sit down with your Caribou Coffee while kicking up those squeaky clean Converse…hipster.
Source: Examiner
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