The Solar Share
(Horizontal Photobioreactor Prototype)
Every hour, Earth receives more solar energy than the entire world uses in a year. This
immense power shapes the foundation of life and our potential for sustainability. "The Solar Share"
is a post-growth economic model revolving around the intrinsic value of sunlight harvested by
photosynthetic organisms. It represents the intricate relationship between humans and solar
energy, focusing on the flows of terrestrial systems and trophic chains. Highlighting how solar
energy fuels vital processes forming the basis of our economic and ecological existence.
Exploring solar energy through the photosynthetic properties of Spirulina algae, the project
features a production laboratory centred around a 1-square-meter Spirulina farm. Daily harvests
are conducted, which, over time, represent the solar share—a speculative accounting unit, a
consumable energy source, and a tangible measure of solar income. Targeted towards individuals
working in ecosystem sciences, bioeconomy, the energy industry, and policy-making, aiming to
engage these professionals in rethinking the utilization and valuation of solar energy.
Based on a artistic research by
DISNOVATION.ORG Art Collective
Co-produced with DVIC ParisCo-commissioned by Hac Te with the support of ICFO and the STARTS program of the European Union
Installation Mockup with bioreactor and Spirulina harvesting station
Installation Mockup Top View
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