Real-life projects. Real-world solutions. You can help build the solar energy workforce of tomorrow by guiding your students to participate in the U.S. You can make the solar energy workforce of tomorrow by teaching your students in the U.S.
Universities and community colleges have a unique opportunity to participate in the inaugural DOE Solar District Cup. This competition challenges student teams to reimagine how solar energy is produced, managed, and used on an urban district or campus.
The Solar District Cup encourages students to explore new career options, learn new skills, and engage in the professional market. It prepares them to be leaders of the next generation for distributed solar energy. As competitors, the students will:
Engage with industry leaders to form mentorships and connections to help them transition into the solar energy workforce after graduation.
Integrate real-world data on electricity and energy use constraints into the design and development of their energy system.
Build financial models and analyze data to evaluate land use, permits, and other regulations.
Experience real-life examples in the marketplace of integrated, innovative renewable energy designs
Compete for a Solar District Cup Division!
The competition encourages collaboration between academia and industry.
The Solar District Cup helps students become leaders of the next generation in distributed solar energy. Students will compete in real-world districts using detailed energy and site information.
Experience real-life renewable energy designs.
Solar energy is the future.
Compete for a Solar District Cup Division and get national recognition!
Consider this an invitation to you and your team to lead your student team at our first competition! Learn more at www.energy.gov/solardistrictcup or by reading the additional details below.
Register now for this exciting and fun challenge.
Register your interest by clicking on the following link:
If you do not already have a HeroX Account, create one now or sign in and select “Accept Challenge.” This is a way to show us that you are interested in participating. It’s not a binding commitment.
To complete your team registration, you must complete the “Registration,” the first submission on the HeroX platform, by the August 29 deadline. Here you will identify your college and the expected team composition.
We look forward to welcoming one of the top competitors in the country.