Donatello & Verd
Hey Don, I’ve been thinking about ways we could use solar‑powered tech to monitor and protect local wetlands—got any ideas on building something efficient and low impact?
Sure thing! Picture a floating sensor net made from lightweight, biodegradable polymers. Solar panels mount on the top, but instead of bulky panels, use thin, flexible cells that blend with the surface. The net could host humidity, pH, and water‑quality sensors, all wired to a low‑power microcontroller that logs data to a nearby satellite uplink. The whole setup’s weight is so light that it won’t disturb the reeds, and the panels recharge the batteries in a few hours of sun. We could even program the system to trigger an alert if water levels drop or if pollutants spike—no big, intrusive cameras, just a discreet, solar‑powered guardian for the wetlands.