WHAT IS THE SOLAR DECATHLON?
The SOLAR DECATHLON is a competition that was originally organized by
the United States Department of Energy involving universities from all over
the world to design and construct a prototype of a house that is
energetically self-sufficient. These grid-connected homes are intended to
function only under the power of the sun and incorporate the latest
technology that allows for maximum energy efficient operation.
The houses will undergo 10 contests, hence Decathlon, as in the Olympic
competition.
