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First Light - Solar Decathlon Update

We are very proud to announce that the Mitsubishi Electric sponsored First Light House has placed 3rd overall out of 19 teams from around the globe in the US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon! Mitsubishi Electric donated product for the house, including solar panels and heating. It has been a pleasure to have been a part of such a worthwhile project and such a competent team. Our congratulations and best wishes go out to the Victoria University team.
The team received significant nods throughout the competition, placing 1st in Engineering and 2nd in the Architecture Contest. The Kiwi Bach has certainly come a long way thanks to the First Light team. I am sure that the new owner of the house (which was auctioned off for just over $300,000) is very excited about receiving their now award winning house!

Mitsubishi Electric Proud Sponsors of Meridian First Light House

Mitsubishi Electric are proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the Meridian First Light House. The installation of 28 Mitsubishi Electric Photovoltaic Panels will enable the First Light House to reach its aim to be a net zero energy home by supplying all the power it needs from the sun.
The Mitsubishi Electric PV panels will supply energy to power all of the electrical appliances including the Mitsubishi Electric heating and ventilation systems within the house.

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