Train station trials of solar bricks tempt Network Rail into energy-gathering role24 September 2021ProductsStations’ glass brick walls could harvest solar energy at scaleStations’ glass brick walls could harvest solar energy at scaleRegion: United KingdomMore: University of ExeterBuild SolarClimate actionSustainable architectureArupNetwork RailHS2PhotovoltaicsDesign construction & technologyStephen CousinsClimate emergency
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Electrifying architecture6 January 2017ProductsHuge battery allows green tower to store and share solar energyHuge battery allows green tower to store and share solar energyRegion: EuropeMore: Smart buildingsSolar batteryGreen energyFreibergFrey ArchitektenFraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy SystemsSiemensTesla
Solar PV rooftop7 June 2017ProductsHuge solar PV array at Rotterdam CentraalHuge solar PV array at Rotterdam CentraalRegion: EuropeMore: Benthem CrouwelRotterdamSolar powerRedevelopmentPhotovoltaicsStationSustainabilityRoofing
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Facade power: solar cells generate office tower’s electricity needs13 December 2024ProductsA Melbourne office tower has over 1,000 solar cells on its facade, generating more energy than the building consumesA Melbourne office tower has over 1,000 solar cells on its facade, generating more energy than the building consumesRegion: Rest of the worldMore: MelbourneAustraliaKennonPhotovoltaicsSustainable architectureOfficeStephen Cousins
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In association with HiltiExperts tackle fire protection weaknesses18 July 2017ProductsManufacturer Hilti is helping draw up a new Fire Protection Plan of WorkManufacturer Hilti is helping draw up a new Fire Protection Plan of WorkRegion: United KingdomMore: Grenfell TowerCDM regulationsBuilding regulationsDesigning & building itHilti
Solar textile for building exteriors gives power dressing new meaning28 September 2022ProductsPower-generating textiles will dress buildings in sustainable outfitsPower-generating textiles will dress buildings in sustainable outfitsRegion: EuropeMore: Solar powerPhotovoltaicsTentechPauline van DongenClimate emergencyTextilesDesign construction & technologyStephen CousinsSustainable architecture
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Final brick in the wall12 February 2016ProductsSolar energy storage makes truly green future a realitySolar energy storage makes truly green future a realityRegion: WalesMore: Renewable energySolar powerSolar batteryPowerwallTeslaElectricity storageSustainabilityEnergy