GreenBiz

JUNE 20, 2024

Featuring all-electric systems, water reuse and innovative solar power, these buildings improve “the health and resilience of economies, cultures, and people.”

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Inhabitat - Innovation

AUGUST 19, 2019

Tennessee’s fourth largest city, Chatanooga, becomes the first American airport to be 100 percent solar powered – and joins only a handful of airports who claim the same across the world. The $5 million dollar project has been seven years in the making and was funding by the Federal Aviation Administration.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

JANUARY 10, 2022

Off-grid EV charger manufacturer Beam has now installed solar-powered off-grid EV chargers in more than 100 municipalities in the U.S. and around the world in Spain, Brazil, Canada and the Caribbean. It's big news in an industry that has so far relied on EV chargers that are on-grid and permanently installed.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Moarqs rose to the challenge when presented with the task of renovating a 1920s building into what is now the Tacuari House — a modern, energy-efficient residence that operates on solar power.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Helia is a solar-powered electric car that is so energy efficient, it can travel more than 500 miles at 50 miles per hour on the same amount of power it takes to boil a kettle.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The avant-garde architecture of Beijing-based MAD Architects has merged with Hyperloop’s futuristic transportation technologies with the unveiling of a new, solar-powered rapid transit system.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

MAY 11, 2021

Humble One's solar-powered car concept promises greater range, more features and better design elements than just any old electric vehicle.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

JANUARY 14, 2020

The modern, solar-powered home is situated on a hilly slope with the help of a protective and stabilizing wall along a surrounding orchard.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Europe is accelerating its use of solar power, in part motivated by Russia’s war in Ukraine. In line with Europe’s pledge to half greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, the EU is installing solar panels and roof tiles just about everywhere.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Space-based solar power is the cool technology of the future, although the concept was conceived hundreds of years ago. Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, a Russian scientist, proposed the idea of harnessing space-based solar power in 1923.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Argentina is planning to send solar-powered robots out to clean its dirty harbors. If it works, the self-propelled robots may make a big dent in the country’s plastic pollution problem.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

DECEMBER 22, 2021

is trying to influence energy policies in its favor, hurting the rooftop solar industry in Florida. The investigation says Florida Power & Light, the largest energy company in the country, is pushing policies that will overturn the current rooftop solar power reward program.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

AUGUST 4, 2020

Mario Cucinella Architects has crafted a solar-powered community landmark that celebrates the town’s long-standing musical tradition.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

APRIL 15, 2020

Earlier this year, Chilean architecture firm Cristobal Vial Arquitectos completed Casa Rural #01, a solar-powered holiday home oriented for views of the Pacific Ocean and optimal passive solar conditions.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Round Barn is a new townhome community composed of eco-friendly, solar-powered residences in Santa Rosa’s historic Fountaingrove neighborhood.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The redeveloped square would also “promote the creation of urban ecosystems” and become a celebrated meeting place for Polish arts, culture, innovation and more.

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GreenTech Gazette

JANUARY 1, 2025

In a significant scientific breakthrough, researchers from South Korea have developed a self-charging energy storage device that combines supercapacitors with solar cells. The device utilizes novel electrode materials and achieves impressive energy and power densities, making it a potential game-changer in the field of energy storage.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

University of Illinois Chicago & Orochem Technologies Turning Agricultural Waste into Clean Fuel Innovation Backed by Biochar and Solar Power One of the most revolutionary advancements in green hydrogen comes from the collaboration between the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and Orochem Technologies.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

JUNE 26, 2020

In Montana’s historic downtown Missoula, a Stockman Bank branch has recently earned LEED v4 Core and Shell Platinum certification.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

JULY 9, 2020

A gorgeous, energy-efficient home sits on the banks of Lake Huron.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

MAY 4, 2020

It's not just a fire station — it's a landmark for the community.

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Solar Power 311

Inhabitat - Innovation

JUNE 24, 2020

The Elm Street House promotes community connection and indoor-outdoor living.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

This summer, the Chinese city of Jiaxing will welcome an innovative transportation hub that will be topped with a lush "borderless park" to bring nature back to the urban environment.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

DECEMBER 7, 2021

as a solar pioneer. Tennessee may not strike people as the most progressive state with 46% of the population conservative and 27% moderate, according to a Pew Research Center poll. You might not expect it to be a bastion of green energy, but the greater Chattanooga area is stepping out in front of many other parts of the U.S.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

In Singapore, a lush veil of tropical plants has enveloped a sustainable home for a family of five.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

JANUARY 28, 2020

The Cozens Place properties include solar panels, energy-efficient insulation and semi-permeable drainage to sustainably manage rainwater.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

JULY 28, 2020

Sail your troubles away.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

One architect has managed to use his family's love of the idyllic state to build a beautiful, solar-powered home on a remote island off its coastline. As one of the most scenic states in the country, Maine is an inspiration for many architects and designers.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 16, 2023

Farmers could soon be reimbursed for creating water storage ponds or water “batteries” as part of an innovative drought-prevention project that has received funding (on 16 May) from Ofwat’s Innovation Fund.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

MAY 12, 2021

Called the Kalk AP, the motorbike will solve some of the most prevalent issues that park rangers face.

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Solar Power World

JANUARY 8, 2025

The United States solar + storage industry is experiencing growth and innovation in some segments but stagnation in others as it enters a new year. New rules making it easier to develop solar power on public lands… The post Solar Power World’s 2025 solar + storage trends appeared first on Solar Power World.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

DECEMBER 28, 2021

If you’re looking for something timeless and eco-conscious, a solar-powered watch from Solios may be the perfect match. As the world moves toward slow fashion, even your accessories deserve to be chosen thoughtfully, including watches.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

MAY 8, 2020

While the world continues to socially distance, designers and creatives are beginning to imagine different ways to protect people from the virus.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

OCTOBER 14, 2021

California state law (SB 1383) takes effect January 1, 2022, requiring the majority of homes and businesses in the area to recycle all food and yard waste in their yard debris carts.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

APRIL 30, 2020

Kimtpon's Seafire Resort + Spa saves energy and sea turtles.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

AUGUST 27, 2020

Forget air-polluting boats or sitting in traffic on the highway. CrossWater is rethinking transportation.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

MAY 10, 2021

This sculptural shelter is a gathering space that is completely self-sustaining.

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