2007 Solar Decathlon

The Solar Decathlon & Hafele America

Hafele America Co. is proud to have sponsored ten universities in the 2007 Solar Decathlon. Each of the universities were given access to our full range of architectural sliding doors, cabinet, closet hardware, kitchen, bath and washroom accessories to enhance the functionality and comfort of their cutting edge, energy efficient designs. We congratulate all the teams on their intelligent designs and forward thinking combinations of energy systems into viable, energy wise solutions.

Hafele America Co. 2007 Solar Decathlon Schools

About the Solar Decathlon

The U.S Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is the primary sponsor of the Solar Decathlon.

The Solar Decathlon is a competition in which 20 teams of college and university students compete to design, build, and operate the most attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered house. The Solar Decathlon is also an event to which the public is invited to observe the powerful combination of solar energy, energy efficiency, and the best in home design.

The event takes place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., October 12 - 20. The team houses are open for touring everyday, except Wednesday, October 17, when they will close for competition purposes. An overall winner is announced on Friday, October 19 at 2 p.m.