‘Flower’ at Transfer Station is harvesting sunshine, by Leigh Blander – Marblehead Current

Photo: Leigh Blander

If you happen to spot a giant flower blooming at the Transfer Station, don’t worry — it’s supposed to be there. The striking, sculpture-like structure is a SmartFlower, a solar energy system designed to turn sunlight into electricity while making renewable energy impossible to miss.

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