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Following a seesaw battle for the number one place during the last two days of the competition, University of Colorado team members react to the announcement that they are the winners of the 2005 Solar Decathlon. (Credit: Stefano Paltera, Solar Decathlon) |
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Colorado's winning strategy was to score extra points by getting the most possible miles out of their electric car. They drove 318 miles during the competition, using a steady foot on the accelerator and going easy on the brakes. (Credit: Stefano Paltera, Solar Decathlon) |
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Cornell University accepts their second place overall award for the 2005 Solar Decathlon from DOE's Under Secretary of Energy David Garman. (Credit: Stefano Paltera, Solar Decathlon) |
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The Cal Poly team accepts their award for third place overall in the 2005 Solar Decathlon in front of Colorado's house. (Credit: Stefano Paltera, Solar Decathlon) |
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In celebration of the close of the competition, the teams take a final lap around the National Mall in their electric vehicles. The last lap is worth five points toward the Getting Around Contest. (Credit: Stefano Paltera, Solar Decathlon) |
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The Canadian Solar Decathlon team takes a last lap around the National Mall. The DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office and the National Association of Homebuilders recognized the team with a first-place plaque for building the most energy-efficient house. The prize also includes sending two students to the International Builders' Show in Orlando, Florida, in January 2006. (Credit: Virginia M. Cahill) |
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University of Texas accepts a plaque recognizing the team for building the third most energy-efficient home at the Decathlon. Texas also scored the most points for indoor air quality and solar hot water heating. (Credit: Virginia M. Cahill) |
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The Madrid team brings live music to the last lap. (Credit: Virginia M. Cahill) |
