STATE OF ART ENERGY SYSTEM IN THE SHADOW OF MATTERHORN
A swiss futuristic eco hut is almost good to go with final preparations being made for a spring opening.
"90 per cent of its electricity coming from the sun thanks to an ultra-modern photovoltaic system integrated into the southern facade. The remaining ten per cent is provided by a rapeseed oil system to meet peak demand. During the summer months, water from melting glaciers will be collected and stored in a large reservoir 40 meters above the hut."
Read and watch more: http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/index/Futuristic_eco-hut_opens_doors_above_Zermatt.html?cid=32902
