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Breaking News: The 2013 Santa Clara Solar Decathlon website is now live. Check it out here. SCU has just been selected to participate in the 2013 Solar Decathlon! The Solar Decathlon is a biennial competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy uniting twenty teams of college students to design, construct, and operate the most energy efficient, functional, and attractive solar-powered home. In an event that draws over 125,000 spectators, teams bring their entries to the National Mall in Washington, DC, to compete in ten contests ranging from energy balance to marketability. The School of Engineering's participation in the Solar Decathlon competition is just one example of our role in innovating solutions to energy challenges, and our belief in the value of project-based learning. By seating the responsibility for a positive outcome with the student team from the outset, we provide an opportunity for them to learn and lead and surpass even their own expectations. In both the 2007 and 2009 contests Santa Clara University took third place! The 2007 Ripple House now serves as a test lab for energy monitoring systems. Read more. The 2009 Refract House is now being reassembled here on campus and will be instrumental in the School of Engineering's renewable energy initiative. After taking a break from the competition in 2011, Santa Clara University has recently submitted a proposal to join the 2013 Solar Decathlon and we expect to hear if we have been selected to participate by the end of the year. Check back to see if we're in!
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