A basic instance of revealing the invisible through technology (urban computing!?). These simple electronic displays give some information about the production of electricity by solar panels located on this parking lot rooftop. Seen in Lyon, France yesterday, it actually represents the real-time production (percentage), the cumulated production since 2005 and the equivalent of saved greenhouse gas.
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July 18th, 2008 at 7:12 am
[…] Pasta&Vinegar - Real-time information about electricity production A basic instance of revealing the invisible through technology (urban computing!?). These simple electronic displays give some information about the production of electricity by solar panels located on this parking lot rooftop. […]
July 25th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Nice! I remember the student pavilion at Kansai Gaidai in Osaka had a similar setup, displayed on one of the walls under its solar array.
-Z
August 9th, 2008 at 11:44 am
Similar installation can be seen at Vaxhall Cross Bus Station London, Arup Associates.