Environment – Page 5

2009 Tokyo Motor Show Concept Cars

A quick look at the concept vehicles introduced at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.

Two-story, cube-shaped building with PV panels on the roof and sides

Team Germany’s surPLUShome The defending champions designed and built a two-story, cube-shaped building with PV panels on the roof and sides and a single multifunctional living area on the inside. The home features a surface area that is almost totally covered with PV panels.

Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics

Learn How to make your own solar panels. How to make Solar Panels – Make Solar Panel and Wind Power. How to make your own solar panels – Make Solar Panel and Wind Power This site can give you instructions to make solar panel and wind turbine at home. There is a guide at this …

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Rice University's ZEROW HOUSE

A Shotgun style home that the team will give to Project Row Houses, a local community development organization. The team’s goal is to build a practical house that demonstrates affordability and energy efficiency using readily available technologies.