Queen's Solar Design

Building an #autonomous home on Queen’s campus for #research, #education and #community. Subscribe to our newsletter for event & project updates!

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Couldn’t be happier with what we’ve been able to do as a team this summer. We’re grateful to our supervisor, Professor Harrison, and the Mechanical and Materials engineering department for supporting us along the… https://t.co/hpzMKjmkO2

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Running ‘round town with the Explore Geography camp last Thursday! ☀️🎶 (Turn your sound on for this one!)

Full video on our blog and YouTube channel!

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#sustainablekingston #queensengineer #kingstoncamps #sciencecamp... https://t.co/5dfqFVX8Kh

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Running ‘round town with the Explore Geography camp last Thursday! ☀️🎶 (Turn your sound on for this one!)

Full video on our blog and YouTube channel!

https://t.co/5dfqFVX8Kh

#sustainablekingston #queensengineer #kingstoncamps #sciencecamp... https://t.co/5dfqFVX8Kh

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Are you sorting your garbage correctly? 🤔 https://t.co/x6bap9DyKm

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Check out this neat green event right here in Kingston today!
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Ontario’s first Green MPP, Mike Schreiner, is hitting the road this summer to talk with people about our shared economic future.

Join Mike for an... https://t.co/ClZScYGtix

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Does your energy bill frighten you each time you open it? Or do you just have an unexplained aversion to big numbers? From turning off the lights, to insulating against air leaks and heating your home passively, we've... https://t.co/me3poBSQfY

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FREE ECO-STEWARD GIFT KIT GIVEAWAY! Enter our giveaway on Instagram by captioning this photo. https://t.co/R95s4e0LZy #solardesign #sustainablekingston #sustainableliving #sustainability

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Did you know? In 2000, the Queen’s Solar Vehicle Team (now the Queen’s Solar Design Team) set the Guinness World Record for the longest journey in a solar vehicle! #QUEENSENGINEER

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Did you catch our latest newsletter? At the start of each month, we send our email subscribers a recap of what we've been up to, including: detailed updates about our project progress, blog posts that were published that month, and upcoming community events! #sustainablekingston

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Did you know? As sources of fresh water become scarcer worldwide, rain catchment is an economical and simple way to obtain plenty of water. On our 640 square foot roof, we collect enough water each year to meet a person’s drinking needs for over 30 years! #queensengineering

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We put together a list of 5 stunning Canadian projects that are leading the industry in energy and resource conservation. Read about how they're doing it! https://t.co/nRI3XHVC5p #sustainable #sustainablebuilding #energyconservation

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Our rainwater catchment system uses a two-stage water filtration system to reach potable (clean) standards before piping the water through the house like in a typical plumbing system. #rainwatercatchment #sustainableliving

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For plumbing, we plan to install a cutting-edge system that heats water only on demand and can filter and recycle water for maximum efficiency. Follow our page to stay updated as we walk you through four of our favourite QSEC systems over the next two weeks!
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The solar panels on the roof provide energy to the appliances and lighting in the house. Photovoltaics (PV) work by converting light into electrical energy. Often, this energy is stored in a battery so we can use it when we need it. Read more at our blog! #solarpanels #queenseng

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Wondering what the difference is between autonomous, net-zero and passive? We've got you covered! https://t.co/omy0kRHs9s

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1: Our radiant floor model will power the primary heating needs of QSEC. Floor heating is one of the most efficient ways to heat a home - its applies heat where it is needed and avoids the energy losses associated with conventional systems! #sustainablehome #radiantfloorheating

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A lot goes into making your home functional, comfortable, and efficient. Stay tuned for the next two weeks as we reveal 4 of our unique green-technology based systems at the Queen's Solar Education Center! #sustainable #offthegrid #sustainableconstruction

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The QSEC is Kingston’s very own fully autonomous home! A hub for sustainable engineering projects, research, and community events, it is being constructed to produce all its energy from its immediate environment! #queensengineering

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From 1988 to today, the Queen’s Solar Design Team has been contributing to research and education on #sustainabletechnology from right here at Queen’s! Join our 2019 executive team as we continue the legacy! #queensu #queensengineering #kingston