Last month, the University of Minnesota contended in the first-ever international competition of its kind hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy – the 2009 Solar Decathlon! Just twenty college and university teams from across the world went to Washington D.C. to erect the solar houses that they have been working on since December of 2007. The U of M team took fifth! What an incredible and rewarding feat, especially for a first-time entry.
This international competition brings top colleges together not only to compete, but also to increase awareness and the science of solar-integrated housing – challenging students to "design, build, and operate" the most aesthetically pleasing and green solar-powered house.
Take a virtual tour of the house to see why the U of M’s Icon House is among one of the best in the world!
For more, check out these awesome videos:
Minnesota Daily Solar Decathalon Video
WCCO News Solar Decathalon Video
And read more on the U of M Solar Decathalon Web site:
http://www.solardecathlon.umn.edu/
-Dani
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