Author: LEED Blogger
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EDF Renewable Energy to Sell 57 MW of Solar to Dominion
EDF Renewable Energy (EDF RE) today announced that Dominion will acquire two solar projects for a total of 57 MWp: Cottonwood Solar (32.6 MWp) and Catalina Solar 2 (24.3 MWp). The sale agreement is subject to customary conditions precedent; it will close upon completion of installation, after which EDF RERead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Reducing Cloud Computing’s Emissions
Researchers have developed a new process to help cloud computing systems use less energy while continuing to provide high levels of data services. More…
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A Stackable Hotel Made of Recycled Shipping Containers
The Hong Kong-based architecture firm OVA Studio recently unveiled their plans for a so-called Hive-Inn, which is a hotel build from shipping containers. Their plans call for a structure, which can be added to or removed from by simply adding or removing the shipping container units at need, and in relation to current demand. Apart…
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5 Inspiring Ways to Live Small in a Shipping Container Home
A home made of shipping containers can be as big or as small as you want it to be. And if you have the desire to downsize to a tiny house, a shipping container lends itself very well to the purpose. With the right type of insulation, flooring, and perhaps choosing one of the high…
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Rooftop Mounted Wind Turbines That Make Homes Self-Sufficient
When it comes to renewable energy, wind turbines are certainly one of the greener and more sustainable options. Their biggest drawbacks is that they have to be large to produce enough energy, and that they make a lot of noise, which is why they haven’t yet been widely adopted by homeowners. However, The Archimedes, a…