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Solar panel installation isn't just restricted to domestic properties in the UK! Here are just a few of the hugely ambitious solar architecture projects.
The Kaohsiung World Stadium in Taiwan is an entirely solar powered stadium that will generate 1.14 million KWh electricity every year. This impressive 50000 seat arena uses photovoltaic solar panels to generate 100% of the electricity it requires to operate. Completed in early 2009, the stadium uses 8844 photovoltaic panels, generating enough electricity to power itself and also benefit the neighbouring area. In fact, the electricity it generates will be sold back to the electricity companies and used to power the surrounding area when the stadium is not being used for sporting events. The stadium is capable of generating 80% of the electricity requirements of its surrounding area.
Sanyo's Solar Ark in Japan is not only impressive architecturally, but environmentally too. It is an outstanding construction which uses in excess of 5000 photovoltaic panels to generate over half a million KWh of solar electricity annually.
The Solar Ark opened in April 2002, housing a solar energy museum, visitor centre and hosting educational events.
Lighthouse Tower, Dubai is currently under construction, with an estimated completion date of late 2010. It is a commercial skyscraper being built in the financial district of Dubai and will harness the sun's energy to generate solar electricity, using over 4000 photovoltaic panels. This is a real green energy project, which will also incorporate the use of wind turbines to ensure it can cut its non-renewable energy needs by 65%.
The Juwi-Headquarters in Worrstadt, Germany are housed in what is thought to be Germany's most energy efficient office building. It also houses recreational facilities such as gyms and dining facilities. The building was constructed of eco-friendly materials and is designed to be as energy efficient as possible. The solar panel installation on the building is impressive, to say the least, with a roof covered in photovoltaic panels harnessing the sun's energy and turning into solar electricity to power the building. This, along with its other energy efficiently measures, enables the Juwi Headquarters to generate absolutely all of its energy requirement.
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