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The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® is a collegiate competition that has inspired thousands of students worldwide to enter the clean energy workforce since its inception in 2002. Today, the 10 contests that are the foundation of Solar Decathlon challenge students to design and build high-performance, low-carbon buildings that mitigate climate change and improve our quality of life through greater affordability, resilience, and energy efficiency. The winners are those teams that best blend architectural and engineering excellence with innovation. Join us in building the next generation!

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Announcing the Solar Decathlon 2025 Design Challenge Teams

Competition begins for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Decathlon® 2025 Design Challenge, with 122 teams from 93 collegiate institutions… More

Register for the Solar Decathlon 2025 Design Challenge by Oct. 23!

Only three weeks remain for college students to join the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Decathlon® 2025 Design Challenge! Register by Oct. 23… More