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The International Solar Decathlon (SD) is a solar building technology competition sponsored and sponsored by the US Department of Energy.

International Solar Decathlon Competition

The International Solar Decathlon (SD) is a solar building technology competition sponsored and sponsored by the US Department of Energy. Relying on the technology and creativity of the world's top R & D and design teams, solar energy, energy saving and architectural design are closely integrated in a new and integrated way to design, build and operate a fully functional, comfortable, livable and sustainable solar house. The original intention of SD is to speed up the integration and exchange of production, teaching and research in the solar industry through competitions, and to promote the innovative development and deep application of solar technology.

During the competition, all the operating energy of the solar house is entirely supplied by solar equipment. The contest will comprehensively assess the energy conservation, building physical environment control and energy self-sufficiency of each entry. The final ranking will be determined through ten individual evaluations, so it is called a decathlon competition.

Between 2002 and 2018, SD has been successfully held thirteen times in the United States and Europe, attracting nearly a hundred universities to participate in the competition, reflecting the level of scientific research and application of the solar industry in the countries or regions where the teams are located.

The first SDC competition was co-sponsored by China's National Energy Administration and the US Department of Energy in 2013 and hosted by Peking University.

The problem of large energy consumption in buildings is becoming increasingly prominent, and getting rid of dependence on high-emission energy sources has become an urgent desire from the government to the public. SD China is hosted by our country

1. China's holding of the International Solar Decathlon Competition is the first Sino-US energy cooperation project signed by President Hu Jintao during his state visit to the United States in 2011. On January 19, 2011, when President Hu Jintao met with President Obama at the White House, he specifically talked about the matter, and the leaders of both countries showed great importance and strong support for the event.

The following is taken from the White House announcement:

President Obama and President Hu noted the signing of a Memorandum of understanding between the US Department of Energy, Applied Materials, Inc., China's National Energy Administration, and Peking University to collaborate on organizing a Solar Decathlon in China.

2. Dozens of Chinese and foreign media reported that "Peking University will host the International Solar Decathlon Competition", and some of the media reported (with logo):

Economic Times, China Daily, China Youth Daily, People's Daily Online, Xinhuanet, Sina, Sohu, NetEase, White House News, Financial Industry, HC Network, Xinmin Website, Qianlong Website, International Energy Network, China Energy Information Network

Recruitment of teams

The organizing committee will send invitations to global universities. After review, 20 universities will be finalized. The competition requires each participating university to design and actually build a 60 ??-92 square meter solar house. The final part of the competition is to transport the participating dwellings to the designated location of the competition (all previous competitions in the United States are in the National Mall in Washington). After assembly and construction, they will be uniformly evaluated and displayed to the public.

Each participating solar home should fully meet the daily needs

Hundreds of thousands of people visit the final scene of SD USA every year, and the Minister of Energy personally presents awards to the winning teams. SD has also caused a huge sensation in Europe. Visitors are endless and praise from all walks of life.

Here are the statistics from SD USA 2009:

U.S.A. broadcasts more than 730 TV specials

CNN, Fox News, NBC, Associated Press, Reuters

75 million listeners in the U.S. listen to radio interviews of 74 solar decathlon competitions via radio

More than 265 media coverage across the U.S.

307,502 people visited the site in 10 days

On April 28, 2011, the launching ceremony of the China International Solar Decathlon Competition was held during the exchange of Yingjie at Peking University.

On September 21, 2011, the "2013 China International Solar Decathlon Competition Hosting City Launch Ceremony" co-sponsored by the National Energy Administration and the US Department of Energy and organized by Peking University was held at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing. Liu Tienan, deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission and director of the National Energy Administration, announced that Datong City, Shanxi Province, was the host city of the first SD competition in China in 2013 and held a licensing ceremony. The picture shows the release ceremony site.

Xinhuanet, Beijing, September 21 (Reporter Nan Ting) The China International Solar Decathlon Competition (SD China for short) will be held in Datong City, Shanxi Province in 2013. The event s city award ceremony will be held at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on the 21st. .

According to reports, SD China is co-sponsored by the National Energy Administration of China and the US Department of Energy, and is organized by Peking University. The competition is the highest level university competition in the world that combines solar energy, energy-saving technology and architectural design. The SD competition was initiated by the US Department of Energy in 2002 and has been successfully held five times in the United States and Europe. It will be in Asia for the first time in 2013 and settle in China.

At the launch ceremony, Liu Tienan, deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission and director of the National Energy Administration, pointed out that the National Energy Administration introduced this event to China to promote exchanges and cooperation between China and the international community in the field of new energy technologies and applications, and to learn from advanced global concepts And practices have spawned more new technologies, and at the same time took this opportunity to thoroughly implement the concepts of green, clean and environmental protection, and promote the transformation and upgrade of traditional energy to new energy.

He expressed the hope that Datong will take the opportunity to host a solar competition to promote the transformation and upgrading of the industrial structure and the sustainable development of the city, transform from a traditional energy base to a new energy base, and explore more new ideas and technologies for new energy and clean energy. And new models.

Li Xiaopeng, Executive Deputy Governor of Shanxi Province, made a solemn commitment to support Datong in hosting SD China. Datong Mayor Geng Yanbo said that Datong City has the determination and ability to make the SD competition the most satisfying event, and uses the event as a powerful driving force to promote the realization of Datong's black industry to green industry, fossil energy to renewable energy, Carbon cities will transform low-carbon cities.

According to reports, Datong City, known as the "Coal Capital of China", is the second largest city in Shanxi Province, and is rich in light resources. The city has been actively seeking the transformation and development of traditional energy cities. The solar photovoltaic industry was a strategic development focus during the city's "Twelfth Five-Year Plan" period.

September 21, 2011, co-sponsored by the National Energy Administration and the U.S. Department of Energy and sponsored by Peking University

Deputy Director Liu Tienan awarded a license to Mayor Geng Yanbo of Datong

"2013 China International Solar Decathlon Competition Host City Launch Ceremony" was held in Beijing Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. The picture shows Liu Tienan, deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission and director of the National Energy Administration, giving a license to Gong Yanbo, mayor of Datong.

In recent years, Datong City has been actively seeking the transformation and development of traditional energy cities. The solar photovoltaic industry as a coal energy replacement industry is a strategic development focus of the city during the "Twelfth Five-Year Plan" period. The "World Silicon King" GCL-Poly Group and Foxconn Group have decided to jointly build the world's largest solar photovoltaic industry base in Datong. There are also many large enterprises that have begun to carry out the preliminary work of solar energy industry investment and construction in Datong.

The Datong Municipal Government stated that it is expected that by the end of the "Twelfth Five-Year Plan", the output value of solar-related industries in Datong will exceed the coal industry and become a veritable "solar city." When the 2013 Solar Decathlon Contest is held, Datong will form a complete industrial chain of 50,000 tons of polysilicon, 1 GW of solar modules, and a 300 MW solar power station, becoming the world's largest solar industry base. Style.

It is understood that in recent years, Datong City is stepping up the construction of the Yudong New District, which has the flavor of the times, while protecting and repairing the Northern Wei Capital City and the ancient Ming and Qing Dynasties in accordance with the concept of "one axis, two cities, separate development". This "Datong model" of the protection of cultural relics, the rejuvenation of famous cities and the coordinated development of economic transformation has attracted increasing attention from the world.

It is Datong's ambitious vision and practical effect that it is committed to building "China's most distinctive city", which deeply moved the judges during the bidding process. Coupled with the shocking cultural symbols of Yungang Grottoes, Beiyue Hengshan, ancient city walls, and Liao Jinming Temple, nearly perfect summer climate, well-known food culture, and a well-established marketing strategy for urban brands, it is even more suitable for bidding. Successfully added heavy weights.

Li Xiaopeng said that hosting the competition is the honor of Datong, and it is also the honor of Shanxi Province. Shanxi Province will definitely seize this rare historical opportunity, make full use of this large international platform, and use the province's strength to support Datong to build stadiums, organize events, and serve teams. At a higher level, Larger fields actively participate in international exchanges and cooperation, vigorously promote the transformation and development of the resource-based economy in Shanxi and the sustainable development of the energy industry, and make every effort to promote the healthy and rapid development of the new energy industry.

Gong Yanbo, the mayor of Datong, said when accepting the award from the organizing committee that he hoped to use this competition to speed up the "energy transition" of Datong and demonstrate the gorgeousness of a high-carbon city to a low-carbon city and fossil energy to renewable energy. Turning vivid practice. Changing Datong will affect the world!