Students/Mentors/Jurors—Join the Solar Decathlon 2024 Design Challenge by October 18!

Join the 2024 Design Challenge by October 18, 2023, to compete in, mentor, or judge the international zero energy building design competition.

_{Students from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, present their high-performance building design at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado, during the Solar Decathlon 2023 Competition Event.}

Less than four weeks remain to be a part of the 2024 Design Challenge with the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon^®!

• Students/Faculty—Register your team(s) by October 18, 2023, at 5 p.m. EDT to tackle the climate crisis through sustainable building design.
  • Check out the Kickoff Webinar recording to learn about the Design Challenge, including eligibility, new division breakdowns, and updated contests.
  • More details are available on the Solar Decathlon blog and in the competition rules.

The Solar Decathlon is also looking for alumni mentors and jurors to support the next generation of Solar Decathletes! Check out the exclusive opportunities to engage with the future of the buildings industry.

• Alumni mentors are paired with student teams and volunteer up to 15 hours of their time to support teams during the zero energy design and competition process.
  • Fill out the mentor sign-up form by October 18 if you are interested and have participated in a past Solar Decathlon edition!
• Think you have what it takes to be a Solar Decathlon juror? Submit the juror interest form by October 18 to be considered for the February 2024 semifinal event (virtual) or the April 2024 final event (in person in Golden, Colorado).

Questions? Reach out to SDdesign@nrel.gov.