Tag Archives: Solar Decathalon
Solar Decathlon Readies for Road Trip
The world’s first Solar Decathlon was held in Washington, D.C. on the National Mall, our nation’s front yard, in 2002. Since 2005 the competition, which invites university teams from around the world to design tomorrow’s solar homes—today, has been held biennially on the mall. It’s also inspired Europe and China to hold their own Solar [...]
2012 Solar Decathlon Europe Preview
Environmentally friendly homes can reduce inhabitants’ carbon footprints, save resources and lead the way for others to live the same way. Most of us, however, have been living in homes that are pretty standard, in that they don’t help us reduce our carbon footprints. The US Department of Energy has been trying to further green [...]
University of Maryland Wins Solar Decathlon 2011
Students at the University of Maryland won the 2011 showcase for innovative and affordable solar powered homes known as the US Energy Department Solar Decathlon. A total of nineteen collegiate teams from as far away as China and New Zealand traveled to Washington to compete in this year’s event, the fifth Solar Decathlon since 2002. [...]
Bosch PV: In 12 of 19 Solar Decathalon Homes
Bosch photovoltaics, appliances and tools are in 12 of the 19 homes at the Solar Decathlon in Washington, D.C., making the company one of the leading suppliers to teams in the Solar Decathlon this year. The event gives the company, which is also a sponsor of the event, a chance to showcase its energy efficient [...]
Top 10 Green Homes for the Solar Decathalon
With ‘green’ being the buzz word of nature lovers in the modern world, green homes attracts significant attention. Going green in all aspects of living is the best thing one can do to express their love towards the planet in which they live. Environmentally friendly and sustainable houses can go a long way in making [...]
Solar Decathalon 2011 Preview
After two years of planning, many sleepless nights, and crash courses in construction, the university teams competing in this year’s Department of Energy Solar Decathlon are ready to build! The Team Meeting to kick off the competition brought all the students together for the first time for final instructions, a good meal, and pep talks [...]