Solar Decathlon Africa

The Solar Decathlon AFRICA is an international competition that challenges collegiate teams to design and build houses powered exclusively by the sun. The winner of the competition is the team that is able to score the most points in ten contests.

On November 15, 2016, the Moroccan Ministry of Energy, Mines, Water, and Sustainable development; the Moroccan Research Institute in Solar Energy and New Energies (IRESEN); and the United States Department of Energy signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of Solar Decathlon Africa, a competition that will integrate unique local and regional characteristics while following the philosophy, principles, and model of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon. The competition is planned for September 2019.

This competition takes place during even years, alternating with the U.S.-based competition, Solar Decathlon by agreement between the United States and Moroccan governments.

Solar Decathlon Africa 2019
The 2019 edition of the Solar Decathlon Africa will take place in Ben Guerir, Morocco

Participants:

Contests

 * 1) Architecture
 * 2) Engineering and Construction
 * 3) Market Appeal
 * 4) Comfort Conditions
 * 5) Appliances
 * 6) Sustainability
 * 7) Home life and entertainment
 * 8) Communication and Social Awareness
 * 9) Electrical Energy and Balance
 * 10) Innovation