The Solar Share (Horizontal photobioreactor prototype)

"Every hour, the Earth receives more solar energy than the world uses in a year. ‘The Solar Share’ is a post-growth economic model centred around the intrinsic value of sunlight harvested by photosynthetic organisms. It highlights how solar energy fuels processes forming the basis of our economic and ecological existence. The project examines and visualises the potential of solar energy through Spirulina algae, featuring a production laboratory with a 1-square-metre Spirulina farm at its centre.

Daily harvests represent the solar share—a speculative accounting unit and consumable energy source. Targeted at professionals in ecosystem sciences, bioeconomy, energy and policymaking, the project invites rethinking the utilisation and valuation of solar energy. It aims to spark dialogue about renewable energy, sustainability and alternative forms of currency."