Teams, from colleges and universities across the country and around the world, will now begin the nearly two-year process of building solar-powered houses that are affordable, innovative and highly energy-efficient. Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman today visited UC Irvine to announce the 20 teams who will compete in Solar Decathlon 2015, which will be held at the Orange County Great Park. “We and our partners will show California and the nation that our campuses and Orange County lead the way on innovative, affordable solar power and other clean energy advances. His research specialty is “smart” materials that harvest energy. “I’m thrilled that Team Orange has been selected to compete in this world-class event,” said Gregory Washington, dean of UC Irvine’s Samueli School of Engineering, who will lead the effort. Chapman University, Irvine Valley College and Saddleback College will join UC Irvine as “Team Orange” to create a residence that reflects the traits of the drought-resistant, sun-loving California poppy. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon 2015, the international student competition to design and build the best solar-powered home. Irvine, Calif., Feb.13, 2014 – UC Irvine and three fellow Orange County campuses will compete in the U.S.
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