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The Panasonic Eco Idea House is a building on the edge of the Tokyo Bay in Japan that emphasizes green technology and sustainable living. Panasonic presented the Eco Idea House as a proof of concept for modern sustainable living, and response to the depletion of | The Panasonic Eco Idea House is a building on the edge of the Tokyo Bay in Japan that emphasizes green technology and sustainable living. Panasonic presented the Eco Idea House in 2009 as a proof of concept for modern sustainable living, and response to global warming and the depletion of natural resources. The house features a wide variety of modern technologies that result in virtually zero carbon emissions.<ref>http://panasonic.co.jp/ecohouse/en/</ref> | ||
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The Panasonic Eco Idea House is a building on the edge of the Tokyo Bay in Japan that emphasizes green technology and sustainable living. Panasonic presented the Eco Idea House in 2009 as a proof of concept for modern sustainable living, and response to global warming and the depletion of natural resources. The house features a wide variety of modern technologies that result in virtually zero carbon emissions.[1]
History
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Design
The Eco Idea House requires no outside energy to function. It operates completely off the grid. To meet its limited electricity needs, the house employs roof-based solar panels and a fuel cell in the backyard. Excess electricity is stored in a lithium-ion battery.[2]
Technologies
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