The Silicon Dragon

This is a picture of the world's first 100% solar-power stadium in Taiwan. The photovoltaic panels themselves have a reptilian sheen to them, like scales that feed the beast within.

With over 14,000 square meters of solar paneling, word has it that this 50,000 seat arena will actually generate more power than it requires - 3,300 lights and two giant television monitors - so the government will sell the excess capacity. Amazing and gorgeous.


How about retrofit kits for U.S. stadiums?! Not only could they generate their own power, they could "give back" to their local communities by supplying excess energy generated.

To read more on this engineering marvel, check out Inhabitat.com

And for more great pics like the one below, check out ArchDaily.com



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