The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon has announced its 105 teams for the 2024 Design Challenge. The competition, which has been running for over two decades, challenges students to create efficient, affordable buildings powered by renewable energy. Teams compete in interdisciplinary teams to create high-performance building designs that aim to address issues such as climate change, affordability, and environmental justice. The winner of the 2022 Design Challenge was Georgia Institute of Technology’s retrofit design for a single-family home, focusing on environmental sustainability, social equity, and economic efficiency. This year’s teams represent 18 countries and 29 U., with 26 new collegiate institutions and 67 returning institutions. The teams selected have until February 2024 to come up with a design for the semifinal competition.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
