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September 2008 
Fully solar-powered, affordable homes nearing reality
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It is possible to have a fully powered solar home that is close to the costings of a "standard" built home.
Teams from twenty universities proved it and showed the world how at the recent Solar Decathlon.
Held every two years, 20 selected teams of college and university students compete in designing, building, and operating, fully functional, energy-efficient, yet aesthetically pleasing homes. The competition is held at the the National Mall in Washington, D.C. and comprises 10 contests including:
Architecture — 200 points
Engineering — 150 points
Market Viability — 150 points
Communications — 100 points
Comfort Zone — 100 points
Appliances — 100 points
Hot Water — 100 points
Lighting — 100 points
Energy Balance — 100 points
Getting Around — 100 points
This year's top three winners are:
Technische Universität Darmstadt
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