Heliostats, parabolic mirrors are being used to reflect light into a portion of Teardrop Park (a brilliantly designed park) which is at present a cavernous, dark area shielded from sunlight by the ominous overdeveloped, buildings that surround it. With a radius of 8 feet and each of the three heliostats costing $350,000 apiece, they will move in unison, tracking the sunlight. How much electricity will be used to run these everyday? Are they installing wind turbines to power these? How green is my valley? I cant help thinking that although it is brilliantly designed, (as is anything that is designed by MVV) why wasnt plant material chosen that was more site specific, able to grow within the pre-existing conditions. But, at the same time have to admit I do like the way these "beacons" look above the buildings.
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