Category Archives: RenewableEnergy

11 December 2016 11:28am – Germany’s Solar-Powered City

Posted on February 19, 2017 by kim

And on the anniversary of our battery installation, some inspiration .. Sonnenschiff: Solar City Produces 4X the Energy it Consumes

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10 December 2016 5:04am – UK Wind

Posted on February 19, 2017 by kim

Woohoo! Go UK!

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22 August 2016 7:01pm – Adam and Sian’s House Truck

Posted on September 11, 2016 by kim

Another interesting Happen Film, this time about an off-grid house truck made from recycled materials. Just love the height in the bedroom platform. Love the idea of the home-made milk paint. And of course, LOVE all the recycled and salvaged … Continue reading →

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15 May 2016 5:28am – Solar Nightlights

Posted on May 15, 2016 by kim

What a great idea! Perfect for the little ones. Miniature paperboard Casagami houses are nightlights powered by daylight

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9 May 2016 12:12pm – Go Germany!

Posted on May 11, 2016 by kim

Wow! Go Germany! Two German states reach 100% renewable electricity

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22 April 2016 5:05pm – Wave Energy in Aust

Posted on April 24, 2016 by kim

YAY Australia!! Energy Mafia Is On Its Knees: Australia First To Receive Ocean Wave Generated Zero-Emission Electricity

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25 January 2016 8:21am – Melliodora

Posted on January 26, 2016 by kim

If you’re looking for permaculture inspiration, you can’t go passed David Holmgren’s very own permaculture property, Melliodora. It is quite literally, the home of permaculture. Visiting Melliodora in a Dry Year

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21 January 2016 1:55pm – Solar-powered Bush House

Posted on January 23, 2016 by kim

beautiful bush house using rammed earth and cross-ventilation. Love the huge single-pitch roof and large windows, but i’d probably put louvers along the entire length of the roof, not just in sections. Solar-powered Bush House exemplifies chic eco-friendly living in … Continue reading →

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15 January 2016 11:18am – Renewables Outstripping Oil and Gas

Posted on January 23, 2016 by kim

Woohoo! :) Solar and Wind Just Did the Unthinkable

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23 December 2015 10:13am – Costa Rica: 99% Renewable Energy

Posted on December 26, 2015 by kim

Woohoo! Well done Costa Rica! Costa Rica achieved 99% renewable energy this year

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