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University of Wollongong designs zero-emissions solar house

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

University of Wollongong teamed up with BlueScope and SoloPower Systems to design a zero-emissions solar house by refitting a humble Australian Fibro cottage to win Solar Decathlon in Datong, China. It is the first time an Australian team has entered the Solar Decathlon held in Datong, China since 2002. The 51-strong team built the Flame House, a retrofitted fibro cottage designed to appeal to a need for efficient low cost housing. The Australians beat 20 other finalists to place first in ...

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