I’ve seen a few posts with people trying to imagine how Solarpunk would look and how people would adapt in different parts of the world so I thought I’d share a few interesting technologies that are being developed.
Wasp’s 3D printer can be assembled by 2 people and can build houses with zero cost in materials because it uses mud, clay, natural fibers - basically anything that there’s plenty of at the site.
The Eliodomestico solar distiller can produce 5 liters of clean drinking water each day. You fill it with salty or dirty water in the morning and by the end of the day you have clean drinking water.
The Wilson Solar Grill stores up energy during the day so that you are still able to cook dinner after dark, unlike the traditional solar grill that can only be used during daylight. Great for people in areas that currently rely on burning wood to cook food.
In colder regions with plenty of plant life you could use this compost heap heating system to keep your home warm.
Here is a fascinating article on how densely populated countries, who don’t have enough space for agriculture and currently rely on food imports, could find food security with floating vertical farms.
Abandoned oil rigs could be turned into living hubs and marine research stations.
WarkaWater Towers can collect 25 gallons of potable water from the air every day and are made from bamboo or juncus stalks.
Also for areas with little water scientists from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China have developed a special fabric that can can clean itself just by being exposed to sunlight.
The Arctic Harvester is a concept for a floating city that would fuel itself by eating icebergs. It would also be designed to take advantage of endless daylight during summer.
Here is a proposal for a solar powered hydroponic food belt for the Arabian Peninsula.
