PIX number

11859

Title:

Sunset, Washington Monument

Caption

The sun, the sole source of power for this competition, sets on the village, marking the end of another day of competition.

Credit:

Norton, Paul

Publications:



Date:

9/25/2002

Index Date:

10/11/2002

DOE_office:

Solar Decathlon

Notes:

Medium resolution digital file, ~5.6 MB; The Solar Decathlon is a new student contest sponsored by the Department of Energy. Student teams are challenged to integrate aesthetics and modern conveniences with maximum energy production and optimal efficiency. Each team will build a uniquely designed 500-ft2 -- 800-ft2 house. Solar decathletes will transport their houses to the National Mall in Washington D.C. for the competition in the fall of 2002. Each house will incorporate renewable energy features such as: solar - passive, solar - photovoltaics, solar - thermal. http://www.eren.doe.gov/solar_decathlon/

Subject:

buildings

Descriptors:

competition, education and training, solar decathlon 2002, special events, university

Person/Place:

Washington DC; Solar Village on the National Mall

Release Level

Full/Internet

DOE Information:

DOE funded program/project

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