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Photo of a group of students on the porch of a house. In the front and center is Secretary of Energy Steven Chu.

Team California poses with Secretary of Energy Steven Chu on the porch of its Refract House. The team finished third overall in Solar Decathlon 2009.

Information for Teams

The information provided here was developed for decathletes of the 2009 Solar Decathlon.

2009 Dates

  • Oct. 8-16—Teams competed in 10 contests
  • Oct. 9-13—Houses were open to the public
  • Oct. 15-18—Houses were open to the public
  • Oct. 19-21—Teams disassembled their houses

Rules and Regulations

Download the Rules and Regulations to learn more about Solar Decathlon 2009.

Graphics

Decathletes need sponsor logos and other event graphics—and this is where you find them. You'll also find guidance for using graphics in various media.

2009 Request for Proposal

The request for proposals (RFP) for the 2009 competition, posted below, might be helpful for those interested in participating in future Solar Decathlons.

Solar Decathlon Alumni Association

The Solar Decathlon Alumni Association is an international network of professionals who have previously competed in the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon. The group's purpose is to support the Solar Decathlon competition, its participants, and its academic goals through fundraising, sharing best practices, and promoting the event in each member's community.