http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/007634.html

I have proposed a design contest for a zero emission, totally renewable energy powered building suitable for housing scientists in Antarctica.

If it could be done there, it can be done anywhere. Quite a challenge. On the topic of wind in Antarctica, the famous Minnesota built, Jacob's Wind Electric machine that survived and thrived there is a legend in wind power circles. A 30 year history of operation, metal edges were needed on the wood blades to protect from ice particle erosion.

On storing wind energy and matching output to demand; the big load in Antarctica is heating of course. Heat storage phase change salts could provide the needed bridge.

Does anyone know if the new Antarctic station uses cogeneration heat from it's generators?

Anyway World Changing, think about sponsoring a contest like this to design a zero GHG building/home for Antarctica. Maybe you could enlist other blogs, like Grist for instance, and eco friendly industries, like wind and solar companies. I bet some celebrities would join the effort too.