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Tag: Solar Power
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Via designboom.com
Heliogen’s Solar Farm Could Drastically Reduce Global Emissions
Backed by Bill Gates, clean energy company Heliogen has developed a concentrated solar energy source that could eliminate carbon-emitting industrial processes—essentially “transforming sunlight to create and replace fuels.” The advancement would allow …
Via dezeen.com
Snøhetta-Designed Building Produces More Energy Than It Uses
Located along the Trondheim Fjord in Norway, the Powerhouse Brattørkaia sets a high standard for regenerative architecture—buildings and infrastructure that attempt to undo the harm we’ve imparted on the environment. The office …
Via news.artnet.com
Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles Will Shift to Solar Energy
With the aid of funding from Kickstarter Arts, the Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles (once the Santa Monica Museum of Art, before its move downtown) intends to rely entirely on solar …
Graham Hill’s Minimalist Single Family Tiny House Prototype, LifeEdited Maui
An off the grid, eco-friendly home on the idyllic island from the sustainability expert
Via theverge.com
Tesla Begins Solar Roof Sales
There are now two types of Tesla Solar Roof panels available for pre-order: smooth or textured glass tiles (both made from durable tempered glass). In the next six or so months, the …
Via fastcoexist.com
France Plans to Build 620 Miles of Solar Roads
France has announced plans to build over 600 miles of solar panel roads, joining the likes of the Netherlands and Korea in adopting the forward-thinking technology. The roads will generate enough energy …
Via qz.com
The Innovations Making Africa a Leader in Off-Grid Solar
In Africa, roughly 600 million people live without electricity. This glaring lack in gridded power has attracted the attention of various outside companies, many of which to look to the continent to …
Via qz.com
Live Off the Grid in an Ecocapsule
A new pod-like dwelling from Slovakia-based design firm Nice Architects makes disconnecting from the world easier than ever. Dubbed the Ecocapsule, the portable egg-shaped room allows inhabitants to live completely off the …
Charged: Solaire Generation
The New York firm transforms parking structures into solar power plants