Solar-powered yurt presented on Astana City Day

    Astana city presented a solar-powered yurt (nomadic tent) called Nomad before the Capital Day. The presentation of the yurt was held in
    The yurt can be assembled in 10 minutes and is a combination of an ordinary tent and a yurt. However, this version of yurt differs from the ordinary one. Its’ frame is made of aluminum (traditionally it is made of wood) and covered with waterproof and fire-resistant coating instead of the traditional felt cover. The author and designer of the project Beket Musrepov says that this modern portable nomadic house contains innovative devices: solar batteries, satellite TV, Internet hub, gas cooker and a fridge. The inventor intends to continue upgrading the yurt in future. In particular the invention will be supplemented with an under-floor electric heating, according to www.tengrinews.kz