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2011 Solar Decathlon – ASU Solar Homestead

March 25, 2011 · 2 comments

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The US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon is an award-winning program that challenges 20 collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. Join us as we follow the Appalachian State team in the first of a series of videos documenting the Solar Homestead project.

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Solar Decathlon 2009

October 19, 2010

NAHB is a supporter of this years 2009 Solar Decathlon, sponsoring the Peoples Choice Awards and a luncheon. The Solar Decathlon, taking place October 9-13th and 15-19th and held every two years on the National Mall, is a competition in which 20 teams of college and university students compete to design, build, and operate the […]

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Building a Home Theater PC (For Cornell Solar Decathlon)

July 30, 2010

*** cusd.cornell.edu *** This video demonstrates the construction of a Home Theater Computer. It was built by myself and other members of Cornell University’s Solar Decathlon Engineering Controls Team. The computer utilizes a Core 2 Duo Processor at 3.0 GHz, a 128GB Solid-State Hard Drive, and a GeForce 9300 GPU included in its Nvidia 730i […]

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Solar Decathlon 2009: Team Germany!

March 5, 2010

The Solar Decathlon is bolder, brighter, and more efficient than ever! 20 university teams from around the world have designed and built their ultimate solar home on the National Mall in Washingto… Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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Germany Takes Solar Decathlon Crown

February 28, 2010

The competition was tough between 20 international teams competing to build the best solar-powered home, but a German group’s engineering won out in the Department of Energy’s annual Solar Decathlo… Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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The Solar Decathlon: A Video Interview With Richard King

February 28, 2010

In October 2007, the U.S. Department of Energy hosted the third Solar Decathlon. The competition featured a “solar village” of 20 zero-energy homes built by university teams from schools of archite… Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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Team Beausoleil Takes First For Market Viability In 2009 Solar Decathlon

February 1, 2010

The BeauSoleil Louisiana Solar Home was designed and built by Louisiana students for Louisiana residents. Judges for the Market Viability contest in the 2009 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathl… Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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Solar Decathlon Showcases Solar Power

January 14, 2010

On the National Mall in Washington, the 2009 Solar Decathlon has begun, with 20 university-led teams from four countries. Each has built a high-tech and high-efficiency solar powered home. The comp… Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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Solar Home Tips Found At Solar Decathlon

January 10, 2010

Solar homes come with the latest in green appliances and innovative technology at the 2009 Solar Decathlon. Discovery News’ Alyssa Danigelis gets some home improvement tips. Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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