SOL.a is a kinetic sculpture, which was commissioned for Melbourne’s State of Design Festival 2010 and sat in Federation Square’s plaza. The sculpture is activated by the sun’s thermal energy and also generates renewable energy, communicating to the public the power of renewable resources. It is a collaboration between Singapore-based artist Grace Tan from Kwodrant, the OUTr Research Lab from RMIT University: Craig Douglas, Rosalea Monacella, Greg Afflick, Thomas Harper, Carlie Young, Kathryn English, Joseline Setiawan, and Armando Oliver, and Arup Engineers Melbourne.