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Solar Decathlon

  • Last Updated: March 14, 2025

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  • Contact: SolarDecathlon@nrel.gov
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About the competition

A collegiate competition challenging students to design and build high-performance, low-carbon buildings that prioritize energy efficiency, resilience, and affordability.

Comp Info

  • Estimated Ann. Participants: 1000
  • Cost: Varies
  • Estimated Time Commitment: Major
  • Participant Format: Small Team
  • Event Format: Online Asynchronous
  • Competition Format: Design, Simulation/Challenge
  • Reach: International
  • Event Size: Small

Participation Information

Students form interdisciplinary teams to design, build, and showcase sustainable homes that address real-world energy challenges.
Open to college and university students globally
$50,000 in prizes; trophies, mentorship, and recognition for sustainable architecture and design
Students form interdisciplinary teams to design, build, and showcase sustainable homes that address real-world energy challenges.
1. Register online. 2. Develop a team and design a home. 3. Present your design and compete in 10 contest areas.
Architectural tools, engineering resources
Based on design innovation, engineering excellence, energy efficiency, and market potential.

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