Hungary's Odooproject prefab home produces twice the amount of energy it consumes

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The Solar Decathlon Europe will launch in Madrid on 13th September 2012

This central zone creates a private terrace that allows its occupants to spend a large amount of their time in the open air

The home is kept cool during the summer

During the cooler months when the sun is lower, energy is produced by the south-facing wall

The innovative prefabricated model has been designed to enter the Hungarian marketplace

Odoo house features modern interior design

The prominent south-facing wall features a considerably large surface area that is entirely fitted with photovoltaic panels

A ceiling-integrated water cooling system the home can maintain cool temperatures during the summer

Odoo house features modern interior design

Dubbed Odooproject, the Hungarian team has created a modern and sophisticated home design that features an open central area

During the summer months when the sun is high, solar energy is produced by the roof panels

Odooproject members construct the home in Madrid

Odooproject mid construction in Madrid

The Odooproject team from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics

Odooproject model

A ceiling-integrated water cooling system the home can maintain cool temperatures during the summer

The sun's rays heat the interior during the winter

Odooproject floorplan

Budapest University students have created an innovative solar-powered prefab home for the 2012 European Solar Decathlon

The open central area is complete with a summer kitchen

Article Summary

On the eve of the opening of the European Solar Decathlon, a team from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics is ready to present its innovative solar-powered prefab home, which produces twice the amount of energy than it consumes. The Solar Decathlon Europe is an international competition among universities which promotes research in the development of energy-effective and light-structured residential buildings that only use solar energy. This year the prestigious competition is being hosted in Madrid, Spain and will see a selection of university entries from across Europe, including Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Hungary, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, The United Kingdom and Romania, and four more from China, Japan, Brazil and Egypt.

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