2024 Design Challenge

Join the Kickoff Webinar for the 2025 Design Challenge on Sept. 10

The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® 2025 Design Challenge is open for registration!

Interested in designing buildings that better serve your community? Join the kickoff webinar on Sept. 10 at noon ET to learn about the changes to the competition for this year, including division changes and the new “Innovative Retrofit Project” and “Innovative Equity Project” awards. The webinar will be geared toward interested students and faculty members.

Be sure to register your team for the 2025 Design Challenge no later than Oct. 23 to be able to participate. Questions? Email SDDesign@nrel.gov.