The process so far generates only minuscule amounts of energy, but might some day become an alternative to silicon solar cells.
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An extension of the builder’s California initiative, the Fisher Plantation neighborhood will be KB’s first foray into solar-standard communities on the East Coast.
Nexus EnergyHomes marries construction design with in-home monitoring.
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The builder recently unveiled one of the first net-zero–energy production homes in the state.
Today's technology allows for fewer and smaller roof panels as well as more flexible pricing.
Purdue University and New Zealand (Victoria University of Wellington) take second and third place in the biennial competition.
Collegiate teams used regional vernacular for inspiration.
The biennial green-building challenge from the U.S. Department of Energy runs through Oct. 2
Rather than relying on solar panels alone, the homes are built for both passive and active solar harvesting.
The SP3 captures sunlight from a receiver on the roof and sources it through flexible fiber-optic cables to luminaires inside the house.