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    Tower of Power, energy generating tower for Taiwan produces 8MW

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    NL architects just drew up sketches for a 300-meter high tower that could find its roots in Taiwan, if all goes as planned. The Tower of Power, somewhat of a biblical name, will be a model green building, offering sightseeing … Continue reading3

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    Taiwan’s first railway station powered by solar power built by local government

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    TRA brings sunshine to the railway. The Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) will open a sparkling new station, its first to be powered by the sun. The solar powered station will open up to commuters on July 14 and is an … Continue reading3

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    Largest solar power plant of its type being built in Taiwan

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    Solar power plants are springing up faster than ever these days. Italy’s power plant being built has grabbed a whole lot of attention lately. Well, its time for Taiwan to now bask in the glory of the sun. A 4.6MW … Continue reading3

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    Solar powered “PV Frisbee” powers a Taiwanese school

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    As an initiative to deal with drastic climatic changes, the Taipei European School’s (TES) Swire European Primary Campus inaugurated its first solar powered roof above the play ground on November 17th, 2009. Owing to its shape, the roof consisting of … Continue reading3

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    Taiwan makes shoes from recycled paper!

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    Girls and shoes cannot live without each other. But in this recession driven economy, it is not feasible to go for a new pair every time you venture into a shoe shop. Taiwan has come up with an ideal solution. … Continue reading3

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    Taiwan all set to build its largest solar power plant

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    Taiwan Power Co will be building the nation’s largest solar power plant company with a capacity of 4000 kWp in Kaohsiung County. The proposed solar power plant would begin commercial operation at the end of next year with total procurement … Continue reading3

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    Taiwan builds the first stadium to use only solar power for all its electricity

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    The power of Sun is supreme and our planet boasts of a life due to this same energy. It is this energy that is helping us to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and live a grid free lifestyle. Right … Continue reading3

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    Taiwan’s Chinatrust Bank complex with a rooftop green garden

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    In Taiwan, there’s a whole new concept being developed that is going to be very encouraging for architects to produce a similar project to be at least a little eco-friendly. The Chinatrust Bank headquarters being designed by US based NBBJ … Continue reading3

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