TEAM MISSION
Solar Decathlon at Georgia Tech is a competition design team focused on designing net-zero and affordable projects to serve local underserved communities. Our mission is to create sustainable and innovative solutions to address the energy challenges faced by underserved communities in the Atlanta area. We are passionate about utilizing renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies to improve the lives of people in our local communities. While the team designs based on the criteria of the Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon Challenge, we go beyond design proposals and work to bring projects to life and make a tangible impact on the community.
DOE SOLAR DECATHLON
"The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon is a collegiate competition that has inspired thousands of students worldwide to enter the clean energy workforce since its inception in 2002. Today, the 10 contests that are the foundation of Solar Decathlon challenge students to design and build high-performance, low-carbon buildings that mitigate climate change and improve our quality of life through greater affordability, resilience, and energy efficiency." To learn more about the competition, visit their website: https://www.solardecathlon.gov/