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Solar-powered tiny house on wheels presented in Schwenningen

11.06.2026 15:32 1 min 1 source
schwarzwaelder-bote.de DEU
Solar-powered tiny house on wheels presented in Schwenningen
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At the Schwenningen campus of Furtwangen University, the Solar Butterfly was showcased — a self-sufficient tiny house on wheels powered by solar energy. The vehicle incorporates 900 kg of recycled ocean plastic, and its solar panels (up to 120 sq m) generate about 120 kWh per day, enough for 220 km of driving. It includes a shower, kitchen, and rainwater purification system. The event was organized by the Schwarzwald-Baar-Heuberg Skilled Workers Alliance.

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Solar-powered tiny house on wheels presented in Schwenningen

11.06.2026 schwarzwaelder-bote.de DEU

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