The Competition

Every two years, the U.S Department of Energy Solar Decathlon competition illuminates the National Mall in Washington DC with a working display of energy innovation in action. For the first time in history a team from Victoria University of Wellington has been selected to compete in 2011.

The Contest - A solar housing competition of worldwide proportion.

The Challenge - Design, build and operate a cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive solar-powered house.

The Players - 20 university teams comprising the brightest student minds from around the world.

The Result - Increased public awareness of the many cost-saving opportunities presented by clean-energy products.