leaf house - at the University of Maryland
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The event culminates in fall, when the teams transport their solar homes to a solar villige on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Using only energy from the sun, the teams generate enough electricity to run a modern household. The teams compete in ten contests to determine an overall winner.
Come to the National Mall between October 12 - 20 (except October 17) to:
Review the schedule of events, to find out when the contests will take place, and what workshops you'll participate in.