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The Future of Solar: A Tour of Cutting-Edge Solar Research with the U.S. Department of Energy
Innovative Homes, Energy Careers Featured in New Virtual Sessions Offered by Solar Decathlon
INNOVATIVE HOMES, ENERGY CAREERS FEATURED IN NEW VIRTUAL SESSIONS OFFERED BY SOLAR DECATHLON
Since 2002, the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® has inspired more than 450 collegiate teams and 23,000 students worldwide. In addition to the focus on tomorrow's leaders, the Solar Decathlon has a foundational goal of providing educational programs and opportunities for the general public.
In September, the Solar Decathlon will start a new series of 10 virtual sessions with diverse topics ranging from tours of houses with innovative designs to residential energy usage to jobs in the energy sector. Offered at no cost, these webinars are available to the general public and particularly current and prospective homeowners; members of the real estate industry, educators; students and young professionals; home builders and renovation contractors, and others interested in viewing state-of-the-art homes.
During a traditional Solar Decathlon Build Challenge event, thousands would converge on the educational tents to learn more about these topics that were not offered elsewhere. Through these monthly webinars, virtual visitors' can have access to this exclusive content from the comfort of their homes.
Below are additional details on each planned webinar.
The Future of Solar: A Tour of Cutting-Edge Solar Research with the U.S. Department of Energy
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
1-2 p.m. ET
DOE's Solar Energy Technologies Office takes you on a tour of their coolest research projects: farming under solar panels, super powered concentrating solar technology, community solar developments, and technology innovations for utility-scale solar.
Register now.
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INNOVATIVE HOMES, ENERGY CAREERS FEATURED IN NEW VIRTUAL SESSIONS OFFERED BY SOLAR DECATHLON
Since 2002, the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® has inspired more than 450 collegiate teams and 23,000 students worldwide. In addition to the focus on tomorrow's leaders, the Solar Decathlon has a foundational goal of providing educational programs and opportunities for the general public.
In September, the Solar Decathlon will start a new series of 10 virtual sessions with diverse topics ranging from tours of houses with innovative designs to residential energy usage to jobs in the energy sector. Offered at no cost, these webinars are available to the general public and particularly current and prospective homeowners; members of the real estate industry, educators; students and young professionals; home builders and renovation contractors, and others interested in viewing state-of-the-art homes.
During a traditional Solar Decathlon Build Challenge event, thousands would converge on the educational tents to learn more about these topics that were not offered elsewhere. Through these monthly webinars, virtual visitors' can have access to this exclusive content from the comfort of their homes.
Below are additional details on each planned webinar.
The Future of Solar: A Tour of Cutting-Edge Solar Research with the U.S. Department of Energy
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
1-2 p.m. ET
DOE's Solar Energy Technologies Office takes you on a tour of their coolest research projects: farming under solar panels, super powered concentrating solar technology, community solar developments, and technology innovations for utility-scale solar.
Register now.
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