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These damless hydropower plants don’t harm the environment
Compared with a solar panel array of equivalent capacity, this dam will generate 8 times more energy using only 6% of the space.
This inflatable dam protects against floods
It is a self-locking water barrier that can be used as an alternative to hundreds of sandbags.
This wind turbine harnesses the power of traffic
The wind turbines generate electricity from the massive, untapped energy of moving vehicles.
This tree-shaped wind turbine is made for urban areas
It can provide energy for 100 m2 of office space, 15 street lamps or 83% of an average household's consumption (excluding heating).
Motorized step transforms a staircase into a small elevator
This one-person lift was designed as an ingenious alternative for avoiding stairs.
This revolving toilet automatically sanitizes itself after each user
The fancy toilet cleans itself, even under the seat, under high pressure (70 bar) using biodegradable soap.
Supermarket using a traffic light system for social distancing
The light shows red and only turns green when there is enough space inside for the next customer to enter.
This sustainable home allows people to relocate at will
The modular design lets these box owners stack them one on top of the other to build a hotel, an office, or a larger family home.
These AI-based cameras can scan crowds to help limit coronavirus spread
During pandemics and the flu season, it is critical to keep people safe and this scalable system means organizations don't have to check people one-by-one for fever.