These solar-powered homes push the limits of sustainable living
“Since 2002, the U.S. Department of Energy has hosted the Solar Decathlon, a collegiate international competition that challenges students to build full-size, solar-powered houses. As the residential solar industry matures, with constant innovation in home batteries, energy-generating roofs, and more, the competition is as relevant as ever.
The biennial event returned this month and was held in Denver, Colorado, where designs from nearly a dozen teams around the U.S. and abroad were put to the test—well, tests. True to its name, the decathlon involves 10 different contests that score entries on everything from design and engineering to livability and market potential…”
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