"The University of Calgary’s entry in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon 2011 is ready to be shipped to the National Mall in Washington D.C. for the competition September 23-October 2, 2011. On Wednesday, the team hosted a send-off ceremony, during which sponsors were recognized and the home was officially blessed for its 4,000 km journey.
The university team is the only Canadian entry in this year’s competition, which challenges 20 international student-led teams to design, build, and operate the most attractive, efficient and affordable solar-powered house. More than 150,000 people are expected to visit the home during the juried competition, which is held every two years to showcase clean-energy solutions."
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