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Zero Emision Research Station




 zero emission research station in antartica
Antarctica is probably one of the last pure pristine place on earth.  It is also home to the Belgian research station Princess Elizabeth, in Utsteinen, Antarctica. 

Can the two exist in harmony?  Can a research station be GREEN?

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Zero Emission Research Station in Antartica

T" ... designed with the environment in mind. ... built using eco-friendly materials, as well as to minimize energy consumption and waste. ... will operate completely on renewable energies. ...eight wind turbines ...as well as approximately 380 square meters of solar panels on and nearby the station."

"... will use only 20% of the energy used by a comparable station. Heating will be done via a mixture of passive and active systems, including a heat recovery system ..."


 

Via: Inhabitat  Link

 

To learn more about this project including pictures of construction, parties and other interesting information .... go to:  Link

 

Via: AntarcticStation.org   Link

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Posted by Green Dude on January 13, 2008 06:12 AM | |





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