Solar Decathlon 2015
Cal Poly Participating in Solar Decathlon 2015
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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015! The Solar Decathlon is an international competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, in which 18 teams of faculty and students design, build, and operate a solar powered residence, culminating in a showcase at Orange County Great Park in Irvine, CA in September 2015.
Meet the Team & Tour Inhouse
Solar Cal Poly has an exceptional, dynamic interdisciplinary team — architecture; architectural, electrical, and mechanical engineering; construction management; landscape architecture; graphic communication; marketing; and business. This combined expertise is needed to compete in the Decathlon, which includes ten contests that range from design and performance to communication and affordability.
Come meet the team and tour the interactive, intuitive and integrated solar-powered home we designed and engineered at the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015. Orange County's Great Park 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. , Thursdays - Sundays, Oct. 8-11 and Oct. 15-18, 2015.
Why Do It?
The Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered homes that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. Having competed in the Solar Decathlon in 2005 with an award-winning project, we know that this is a transformative experience for students — truly a defining moment in their academic careers. We anticipate a similar life-changing undertaking for those participating in the 2015 project.
You Can Help Build It!
Engaging in this competition represents a challenge in more ways than simply design and construction.In order to realize the project, we need to raise $650,000. We need cash and in-kind donations, as well as sponsorships to achieve the goal of creating an award-winning contemporary example of solar architecture that only a 21st century polytechnic can produce. This is the essence of Solar Cal Poly. For more information on how YOU can support this program click here.
Help Us Reach Our Goal
Visit the Cal Poly Giving to support Cal Poly Solar 2015, and help us reach our $650,000 goal!
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