Tag: Renewable energy
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Solar power: On course to power every New Zealand home
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New analysis suggests New Zealand homes could be fully solar-powered by 2032. The data reveals residential solar capacity surged 43 per cent in the past year alone, with adoption set to outpace previous forecasts.
A story of solar — adding PV to a low-cost Passive House
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Architect Joe Lyth’s most recent project has been the addition of solar panels to his home, with a journey and outcomes that can help other projects going forward.
The opportunities of solar energy
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The current focus on solar farms is a missed opportunity in a climate change context. Three academics from AUT put forward a case for a less centralised approach.
Building Change: World Green Infrastructure Congress 2024
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Leading sustainability strategist Rebecca Mills provides key takeaways from the WGIC held in Auckland on September 3–4 and attended by over 600 delegates.
Allproof undertake massive solar panel install
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The 449 solar panels installed in their Auckland manufacturing facility is considered a huge milestone for the plumbing product company.
The weakest link?
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Architect Russell Devlin discusses home battery storage systems and whether this solar technology is now coming of age.
World’s first Tesla suburb
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A Melbourne town will become the world’s first Tesla suburb with the installation of Tesla Powerwall technology within houses.
Creating smarter homes
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Two Kiwi designers who specialise in sustainable architecture discuss how we can maximise energy efficiency in our homes.
Harnessing sunshine
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Fifteen sustainable, low-energy buildings that utilise a mix of passive and active solar design techniques and technologies.
Australia’s first compulsory solar suburb
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Canberra’s Denman Prospect has mandated 3kW solar systems for each dwelling and has an affordable housing fund commitment.