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Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman cuts the ribbon to open the Solar Decathlon. After eight days of assembly, the solar village is ready to receive the public. (Credit: Kaye Evans-Lutterodt/Solar Decathlon) |
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Secretary Bodman opens the Solar Decathlon by congratulating the students on their hard work and dedication in completing their houses, which he calls "marvels of engineering." (Credit: Kaye Evans-Lutterodt/Solar Decathlon) |
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Members of the University of Texas at Austin team are all smiles on opening day of the 2007 Solar Decathlon. (Credit: Kaye Evans-Lutterodt/Solar Decathlon) |
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The Universidad Politécnica de Madrid team members enjoy today's Opening Ceremony. The sunny day is a boon to the solar panels on the roof. (Credit: Kaye Evans-Lutterodt/Solar Decathlon) |
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The Carnegie Mellon team comes to the Opening Ceremony in style, with a bagpiper leading the way. (Credit: Kaye Evans-Lutterodt/Solar Decathlon) |
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Larger-than-anticipated crowds come to the solar village on opening day. Long lines form as the visitors show their eagerness to tour these state-of-the-art houses. (Credit: Kaye Evans-Lutterodt/Solar Decathlon) |
