Monument to the Sun, Solar-powered art installation at waterfront, Zadar, Croatia
The Monument to the Sun spans 22 meters in diameter and contains 300 glass plates with photovoltaic cells integrated into the stone pavement.
The installation, completed in 2008, required an investment of 50 million kunas and underwent substantial renovation works in March 2019.
The monument features inscriptions of saint names from local churches and solar information on its chrome ring, functioning as a solar calendar.
The installation generates electricity during daylight hours to power the entire harbor front lighting system through its integrated solar panels.
Each glass plate transforms stored solar energy into colored light patterns from sunset to sunrise, coordinating with music from the adjacent Sea Organ.
Location: Zadar
Inception: 2008
Architects: Nikola Bašić
Accessibility: Rolstoeltoegankelijk
Made from material: glass, solar cell panel, light-emitting diode
GPS coordinates: 44.11756,15.21980
Latest update: May 17, 2025 21:30
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