Twelve new student teams to compete in Solar Decathlon 2015
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman announced the 20 collegiate teams selected to compete in the DOE’s Solar Decathlon 2015 at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, Calif. The teams will now begin the nearly two-year process of building solar-powered houses that are affordable, innovative and energy-efficient.
“As President Obama made clear in the State of the Union address, we need an all-of-the-above energy strategy that creates a safer and more sustainable planet, while ensuring American students and workers have the skills they need for the challenging jobs of today and tomorrow,” said Poneman. “The Solar Decathlon provides the next generation of America’s architects, engineers, and entrepreneurs with the real-world experience and training they need to strengthen U.S. innovation and support new, clean sources of energy.”