Originally published on 1Sun4All. The dates for the 2015 Solar Decathlon international competition that will be held at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, California have been set for October 8–18. The Solar Decathlon village will be open for visitors — FREE OF CHARGE — for two, four-day weekends. There is a change in the participants for … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. The world’s largest solar vessel, PlanetSolar, has been moored for the winter at Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly in Lorient, France. The PlanetSolar shore team, located at the operational centre in Lausanne, Switzerland, in collaboration with the University of Geneva, is busy preparing for the 2014 expeditions. According to … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. The Solar Impulse team reports that Solar Impulse 2 will be unveiled on April 9th 2014, from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm Swiss time in Payerne, Switzerland. We can follow the official presentation of the Round-The-World Solar Airplane, live on solarimpulse.com. Insider 23: How to Assemble a 72m Wing on a Carbon Fiber … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. The US Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Decathlon announced yesterday that representatives of the DOE and the South American country of Colombia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate in the development of a Solar Decathlon Latin America and Caribbean competition, which will take place for the first time in Santiago … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. We’ve written about Britain’s leading green energy company Ecotricity several times (for example, here and here). In early March, the company premiered a short online film as part of a new anti-fracking campaign. “Don’t squeeze the last gas out of Britain” was shown at a launch event with Green Party MP Caroline Lucas in … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. Solar Decathlon Europe 2014, Team Réciprocité, which is formed by the alliance of Appalachian State University and Université d’Angers, began assembling the structure of their unique design, Maison Reciprocity, or Reciprocity House, on March 5. The next steps include testing the mechanical systems, disassembly, and then packing their energy-independent solar home into containers for the … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. You may know of Sir Richard Branson — he’s the founder and chairman of Virgin Group, a British business tycoon, and a renowned entrepreneur. He has engaged in many aviation adventures, which include his hot air balloon “Virgin Atlantic Flyer” crossing the Atlantic in 1987. A new venture of his … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. Angelina Jolie has worked with UNHCR since 2001 — you may read more about her Field Missions here. IKEA is well-known for the company’s sustainability practices and it currently has a campaign to provide solar lighting and fuel-efficient cooking stoves in UNHCR refugee camps. It started on February 3 and is running through March … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. The US Department of Energy has just announced the student teams and the location for the Solar Decathlon 2015. Included are eight returning teams, twelve new teams, and four teams that feature partners from international schools. I’m thrilled that the competition will be held in Southern California again, I’m already planning my trip! … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. My first comment is to the courageous people of Scotland, Congratulations! It is my belief that the people of Scotland should be able to build a wind farm in Scottish waters, if they choose to. You have won a major victory. Donald Trump does not speak for all … [continued]
