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U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon

The Solar Decathlon joins 20 college and university teams in a competition to design, build, and operate the most attractive and energy-efficient solar-powered house.


The Solar Decathlon is an educational project of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).


2009 Solar Decathlon
October 9-18, 2009 National Mall Washington, D.C.Photo of large groups of people visiting a variety of modern-looking houses lining the National Mall. The Washington Monument rises in the background against a clear blue sky.

2007 Results and Photos
First Place and Overall Winner - Technische Universitat Darmstadt Second Place - University of Maryland Third Place - Santa Clara University
Photos of the Day

Photo Gallery of Homes

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Find out how the Solar Decathlon is building the future Building America Solar Decathlon Europe - Madrid, 2010.

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