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Recently we saw a team of students at MIT develop an energy harnessing shock absorber system that could provide electricity for your next-gen electric cars, and today we have another green design from the same institute. “Bicilavadora” is a new pedal-powered washing machine that has been designed by a team of students at MIT using nothing more than an old oil drum, an old bicycle and some pieces of plastic joined together.
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Main Legal Rules Regarding Constructions in Hungary
The granting of the building and other permits regarding construction works belong to the competence of the local municipality authorities.
According to the main rule of the Construction Act every building activity is bound to administrative permit except those which are enumerated in the Construction Act, e.g
construction of fence not taller than 1 meter,
pool under 30 cube-meter,
garden roof under 20 square-meter etc.
The main legal requirements with regard to the process of construction activities are described in the the following...
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We're shopping for land in Hungary and while prices are relatively low, when compared to those in Scotland, it's possible that our budget will only stretch to a 1-, or 2-acre plot. Ideally we're looking for 4 or 5 acres minimum however 1 or 2 acres will be suitable.
With this in mind I'm collecting information and learning how to "survive" on smaller plots.
Download: Start-a-1-acre-self-sufficient-homestead
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Maya Pedal Transforms Old Bikes into Pedal-Powered Water Pumps, Blenders and More
Posted on May 6, 2011
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To get the most from solar panels you need to point them in the direction that captures the most sun. But there are a number of variables in figuring out the best direction. This page is designed to help you find the best placement for your solar panels in your situation.
This advice applies to any type of panel that gets energy from the sun; photovoltaic, solar hot water, etc. We assume that the panel is fixed, or has a tilt that can be adjusted seasonally. (Panels that track the movement of the sun throughout the day can receive 10% (in winter) to 40% (in summer) more energy than fixed panels....
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