Scottish firm ZM Architecture has submitted a plan to Glasgow’s city council to float large circular solar panels on the surface of Glasgow’s Clyde River. The plan could not only reduce Glasgow’s dependence on outside energy sources, but also revitalize the city’s riverfront. The design has won the prestigious International Design Awards Land and Sea Competition.
Glasgow: New idea for harnessing solar energy
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The Green Building Guide looks at the three roles that local governments can play in promoting green...
The production and use of energy is the single most significant driver of GHG emissions in a community; about 40% of fossil fuel combustion emissions, the primary GHG source, is from the residential and commercial end-use sectors (US EPA, 2007).
