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Guardian - Tokyo's 2016 Olympic bid includes stunning solar-powered stadium

Tokyo is hoping to win the 2016 Olympics bid with its sustainably oriented plan, use of solar power, renovation of existing facilities and compact layout of the Olympic Village.


http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/oct/02/tokyo-2016-olympic-solar-stadium
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/may/20/taiwan-solar-stadium

Taiwan recently finished construction on an incredible solar-powered stadium that will generate 100% of its electricity from photovoltaic technology! Designed by Toyo Ito, the dragon-shaped 50,000 seat arena is clad in 8,844 solar panels that illuminate the track and field with 3,300 lux. The project will officially open later this year to welcome the 2009 World Games.

On days where the stadium is not being used, the Taiwanese government plans to feed the extra energy into the local grid, where it will meet almost 80% of the neighboring area's energy requirements. Overall, the stadium will generate 1.14 million KWh per year, preventing the release of 660 tons of carbon dioxide into atmosphere annually.

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