Taking 1st Place in the International Design Awards “Land and Sea” competition, the Solar Lily Pad proposal by Peter Richardson impressed Glasgow’s City Council so much the city is now considering testing a small pilot project in conjunction with the Glasgow Science Centre. What we love about this project is the innovative new means of urban energy generation. While most urban design schemes focus on rooftop photovoltaics or wind turbines on public buildings, this is definitely a creative leap; pardon the pun. The idea is perfectly natural, and makes good sense when you consider that the intrinsic design of the lily pad is all about maximizing access to the sun’s rays. We hope this great idea takes off and is picked up by other cities around the world.
