| Solar Park South - International Online - project 81 of 201 |
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| Graeme Massie Architects |
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| timothy ingleby (united kingdom), graeme massie (united kingdom), stuart dickson (united kingdom), robin sutherland (united kingdom) |
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| First a park landscape is established by introducing native shallow-root pioneer species in sand cultures; at its flattest section Viaduct becomes Aquaduct to create a unique waterscape. The Park’s heart is established at its mid-point. Local techniques are used to terrace hillsides around viaducts to accommodate arrays of Condensing Solar Power reflectors, algae pools or biofuel crops that define zones connected by tunnels fitted-out to form research labs with large tanks for cultivating algae or hydroponic crop growth. By initially limiting the extent of works the Solar Park can be realised well within the €40m budget; partnerships with energy companies, research councils and universities could offset this cost, enable a larger extent to be developed or provide long-term income streams. Power generated would firstly meet the Park’s demand and then be sold to the grid. Visitors would not be charged for entry, but would pay a fee to use bikes and solar boats to explore the Park. |