Sunsaluter

Sunsaluter received an Honorable Mention notice in 2014 Richard Heinberg Sustainable Prizes, sponsored by the Foundation for a Sustainable Future. They also received 3rd place in the Next Generation award category, sponsored by the Tecovas Foundation.

The SunSaluter supports impoverished communities in meeting their needs for both electricity and clean water. Using the weight displacement of water passing through a filter, the SunSaluter rotates solar panels throughout the day, to optimize energy collection by up to 40%.

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