Last month the US Department of Energy (DOE) selected teams from 20 colleges and universities to take part in the 2013 Solar Decathlon at Orange County Great Park in Irvine, California. (A full list of schools can be seen below). The location for next year’s Decathlon marks a departure from previous ones which were held [...]
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Department of Energy Announces 2013 Solar Decathlon Details
February 9th, 2012 
Eric Wilson University of Maryland Wins the 2011 Solar Decathlon
October 8th, 2011 Eric Wilson Much like the World Track and Field Championships, which are held every other odd-numbered year and boast the world’s greatest athlete (i.e. the decathlon winner), the Solar Decathlon in Washington D.C. also takes place biannually on years ending in odd numbers. Two years ago, the team from Germany was victorious for the second straight competition. [...]
Solar Decathlon Results: Germany Repeats as Champions
November 29th, 2009 Justin Manger I am remiss to post this so late but still wanted to wish a quick and belated congratulations to Team Germany for winning the 2009 Solar Decathlon that was held last month on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The annual contest challenged 20 student teams to design, build, and operate the most attractive and [...]
A Peak at the Solar Decathlon in D.C.
October 12th, 2009 Justin Manger This afternoon I finally had a chance to visit the Solar Decathlon taking place on the National Mall. It was cloudy and cool in the capital today and by the time I got there after a half-day at work, the houses were all closed to the public. However, I did get to see some very [...]
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No Comments »Solar Decathlon to Take Place Oct. 9-13 & 15-19 on National Mall in D.C.
September 19th, 2009 Justin Manger Now here is an event that we are excited about checking out. The Solar Decathlon, put on by the U.S. Department of Energy and “Powered by the Sun” will be held in mid-October on the National Mall (map and the 10 contests after the “Read More” button). The events schedule is filled with consumer workshops, [...]
