Enormo Solar Waterfall for 2016 Olympics

Posted on May 8th, 2010 by EG

Rio de Janeiro is hosting the 2016 Olympics, and they’re working on building a freaking massive (105 meters tall) waterfall that is powered by sunlight.  Then the water that falls down will create hydroelectric energy, so they’re hoping this thing provides massive power for the city allowing the Olympic games to leave zero carbon footprint.  I’ll believe it when I see it, but apparently they’re really gonna build this beast.  More info can be found on the architect’s website: RAFAA. 

Source: likecool.com

Comments 6

nickspizz May 9th, 2010 at 3:08 pm

sick. hope it ends up getting built

trish May 9th, 2010 at 6:05 pm

crazy, hope they actually follow through and build it/it actually works.

airguy May 10th, 2010 at 1:57 pm

how is this going to work at night? Maybe high intensity flash lights flown aloft by electric powered helicopters or hawks.

rew May 10th, 2010 at 5:55 pm

That's beautiful. Just the concept of it is incredible.

retro May 11th, 2010 at 8:20 pm

nuts, architects these days jeezz. the imagination blows my mind

Anthony August 6th, 2010 at 4:08 am

saves up enough energy to work at night…. idk if thats how, but its my best guess haha

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