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An Affordable Free Span Solar System

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:55:40 -0800

From the page: "the array spans 107 feet on low-cost cables and provides shade for cars parked below. It's expected to generate roughly 40,877 kWh of electricity per year. "

Bio Inspired Small Wind Turbine [Video]

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:28:50 -0700

From the page: "Called XBee, the turbine -- unlike any that you've probably ever seen -- was designed with inspiration from the movement of bumblebees, hummingbirds, and dragonflies."

Dell Gets a Solar Grove in Round Rock

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:26:46 -0700

From the page: "This week, Envision Solar announced the completion of a 130 kW installation of Solar Trees -- a Solar Grove -- at Dell's headquarters in Round Rock, Texas. General contractor McBride Electric partnered with Envision Solar, who teamed up with BP Solar and Weitz Company to design and build the Dell Solar Grove. The Solar Grove provides shade for roughly 50 parking spaces and provides clean energy, too. "

Mesmerizing House with a Solar Skin

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:49:33 -0700

This Solar Decathlon home out of Germany is just incredible. 40 PV panels on the top and a skin of CIGS panels on the sides.

Platinum Net Zero Energy Yannell House

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:23:28 -0700

A net zero energy home that's LEED Platinum, too. Owner Michael Yannell had the home built with what could be Chicago's first grey water system, together with three, 250-foot deep geothermal wells, and a solar system that generates roughly 18,000 kWh a year.

Dow Unveils Impressive New Powerhouse Solar Shingle (with Photos)

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:22:35 -0700

This is pretty slick innovation -- designed to be used with asphalt shingle roofing.

Positive Energy Elithis Tower in France

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:50:43 -0700

A stunning and rare achievement in the green building world -- this is a positive energy building that gives energy back to the grid. It's pretty incredible.

The Largest Green Wall in North America

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:49:31 -0700

From the page: "PNC has successfully installed the 2,380 square-foot living wall with 602 modular panels. Each 2'x2' panel has roughly 24 plants, so there�s approximately 14,448 plants covering the wall of this 30-story building."

11 Net-Zero Energy Workforce Homes

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:39:20 -0700

From the page: "All the pieces seem to come together nicely at Common Ground to create a refreshing picture of an integrated, low-impact, sustainable community."

Über Green Prefab Portable Classrooms

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:24:42 -0700

These ultra green portables are completely different than the toxic portables commonly used by schools. Prefab and green is in the picture here to create a new trend with relocatable classrooms.