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    Bluescope introduces world’s first solar roof with heat and power

    Posted on September 4, 2015 by Gareth Mankoo

    Sydney is now host to the world’s very first building to leverage solar energy to harness heating and electricity form the same source. Thin solar PV and solar thermal technologies have been combined in an array that doubles up as … Continue reading3 →

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    OneRoof Solar offers solar panel-integrated roofs for lease

    Posted on September 28, 2011 by gavril

    It’s time to chuck those old roofing tiles that protected your abode from the elements all along. Instead, tile your roof with OneRoof Solar’s fantastic roofing solution. Basically, these tiles integrate solar panels and are building-integrated photovoltaics that soak in … Continue reading3 →

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    Green Roofs help fight climate change

    Posted on September 29, 2009 by shvveta

    Due to the space crunch, the world is expanding vertically. The houses are transforming into tall skyscrapers. But instead of stopping just there, building now are flaunting their ‘greens’ literally. Green rooftops are the new in thing, with buildings covering … Continue reading3 →

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    Swift Rooftop Wind Energy System renders freedom from grid

    Posted on March 12, 2009 by deepa

    Most of us are frequently talking about alternative energies like wind and solar power but how many of us can boast of either turbines or solar panels on our roofs? Renewable Devices’ Swift rooftop wind energy system has made it … Continue reading3 →

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    Columbia City Green – The latest eco-friendly neighborhood in Washington

    Posted on January 27, 2009 by deepa

    The Columbia City Green is Seattle based Case Architects‘ latest green project. Renowned for their expertise in shaping up elegant, eco-friendly as well as economical dwellings, the firm specializes in offering the best energy efficient homes on the market. Fitted … Continue reading3 →

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