Taoshouse is an innovative eco-friendly home, located in New Mexico in the US, that is capable of operating entirely from energy generated by nine 230 Watt solar panels. The house is also equipped with a wide variety of special design features that help minimize its power usage and maximize efficiency.
The Taoshouse's internal area covers 152 square meters, while the house covers a total area of 267 square meters. It is capable of harnessing electricity from the grid if need be and feed back surplus energy back into the grid.
Over a period of ten months, the Taoshouse has used 3,100 Kilowatt-hours while generating 2,800 Kilowatt-hours. However, energy use is expected to reduce over time once moisture in the building materials fully dries out.
Solar-Powered Homes
The Taoshouse's Energy Needs are Met By a Solar Array
Trend Themes
1. Solar-powered Homes - There is a growing trend in the construction industry towards building homes that operate entirely on solar power.
2. Eco-friendly Design - There is a trend towards incorporating special design features in homes to minimize power usage and maximize efficiency.
3. Sustainable Energy Generation - There is an increasing focus on generating electricity from renewable sources such as solar panels.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The construction industry can capitalize on the trend of solar-powered homes by developing innovative building techniques and materials that maximize energy efficiency.
2. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry has opportunities to create and market advanced solar panel technologies to cater to the growing demand for solar-powered homes.
3. Smart Home Technology - The smart home technology industry can develop energy management solutions to optimize power usage in solar-powered homes and improve overall energy efficiency.