Eco Factor: Water saving irrigation system powered by solar energy.
While some scientists are working on technology that could make trees text their owners when they’re in need of water, companies such as Aquaterr are working on a more practical and simple technology that can help save water and prevent plants from starving to death. The company has recently launched a new irrigation system that pledges to save water by activating irrigation taps when it’s needed.
The company claims that their system can work with all brands of AC or DC commercial controllers and any size electric valve with a latching solenoid. A transmitter communicates instructions that originate from a controller that can also be your PC. This information is then relayed to the receiver which can be up to 9 km away from the transmitter. The instruction is relayed in the form of a uniquely encoded and redundant signal, which can then activate a maximum of 96 valves. Each receiver is able to control 8 valves and works on a solar panel which continuously recharges a battery powering the receiver system.
The inventors of the system claim that the rechargeable battery is capable of powering the receiver system for several weeks without sunshine, and lasts up to five years before needing a replacement.
Via: LandscapeDesignNews
