The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013 and XPO

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1 The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013 and XPO Supported by Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management Orange County Great Park Irvine, California Oct. 3-6 and Oct a.m. to 7 p.m.

2 Discover what s possible when innovation meets imagination. Hailing from four countries and two continents, the 20 student teams selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013 include nine returning teams, 11 new teams, and four international teams. Bold designs reduce costs and carbon, increase comfort and convenience. Visit the Schneider Electric XPO booth to recharge and learn more about energy-saving solutions. See map on Pages 6-7. The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon is an award-winning program that challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered homes that are cost-effective, energy efficient, and attractive. Each of the 20 collegiate homes in this year s event will be judged in 10 categories ranging from architecture and engineering to home entertainment and energy balance. The winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency. Solar Decathlon at a glance: The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013, held for the first time at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, California, runs concurrently with the XPO, a clean, renewable, and efficient energy exposition. Through engaging, interactive exhibits and activities, the XPO highlights technology, education, products, arts, and business opportunities that result from clean and renewable energy generation, as well as efficient energy use. Highlights money-saving opportunities and environmental benefits presented by clean energy products and design solutions Demonstrates the potential of houses that combine affordability, energy-efficient construction and appliances, and renewable energy systems available today Promotes a whole building design approach to new construction: teams must consider the interactions of all building components and systems to enable increased building comfort, greater energy savings, and reduced environmental impact Provides participating students with unique training that prepares them to enter our nation s clean-energy industry 2 Solar Decathlon 2013 Schneider Electric

3 Schneider Electric contributes energy and expertise across the Solar Decathlon village. From products to power, Schneider Electric provides extensive support. As the global specialist in energy management, Schneider Electric recognizes the need for innovative, sustainable solutions to address today s most significant energy efficiency challenges. Since 2009, the company has proudly served as a sustaining sponsor of Solar Decathlon. In addition, Schneider Electric supports the event in a variety of ways, including: Did you know? One pound of carbon is eliminated for every mile driven by an electric vehicle versus a gaspowered vehicle. In 2012, nearly 49 million LEDs were installed in the U.S., saving about $ 675 million in annual energy costs. Products and technical knowledge Schneider Electric donates energy management products for use in the teams competition homes, validates student solutions, and recommends products to enable these solutions. Company volunteers staff the event, and are available throughout the week to answer engineering, product, and general efficiency questions. Safe, reliable electrical service Schneider Electric donates the products and engineering services required to implement a micro-grid solution at Solar Decathlon, enabling a safe, reliable electrical connection between the village and the utility service throughout the event. By utilizing the micro-grid, teams can power their homes during weather and electrical load variations. This display is essential to the Energy Balance contest. Teams receive full points for producing at least as much energy as their houses need, thus achieving a net energy consumption of zero during contest week. EVlink charging station Schneider Electric will provide EVlink electric vehicle charging stations for use in several competition homes. EVlink charging stations offer a green, economical transportation fuel option as well as assist in decreasing energy waste and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Energy measurement made easy Along with electrical meters to measure energy use, Schneider Electric is donating StruxureWare Energy Operation software for use in the Energy Balance contest. The software will measure each home s energy output and then display the results via a Net Energy Dashboard. 3

4 Eco-conscious homes balance form and functionality. From California to the Czech Republic, student teams have spent two years designing and building their houses and preparing for the Solar Decathlon. Each home s energy management system must regulate the temperature to be within a certain range, provide sufficient lighting, ensure appropriate power for appliances, and much more. Discover energy savings in action. Find these Schneider Electric products throughout the homes: SmartStruxure Lite EVlink charging station Juno lighting PowerLogic solutions Square D electrical Wiser home control QO circuit breakers Grid tie solar inverters Homeline breaker panels & circuit breakers KNX solution Acti 9 Smartlink Electricity meters Note: numbers within parentheses correspond to house numbers for event map on Pages 6-7. Ecohabit (102) Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) ADAPT (106) Team Texas: The University of Texas at El Paso and El Paso Community College AIR House (103) Czech Republic Chameleon House (107) Missouri University of Science & Technology The Canopy House (108) Tidewater Virgina fluxhome (111) University of Southern California 4 Schneider Electric Solar Decathlon 2013

5 Designs embrace nature, ensure easy living and savings. The houses generate energy with photovoltaic (solar electric) systems that produce electricity and with solar thermal systems for space heating, cooling, and water heating. Phoenix House (113) Kentucky/Indiana DesertSol (114) University of Nevada, Las Vegas The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon has expanded internationally to include two additional worldwide competitions: Solar Decathlon Europe and Solar Decathlon China. Harvest Home (115) Team Capitol DC SHADE (117) Arizona State University and University of New Mexico Choosing a champion The teams are competing in 10 contests, each worth 100 points. The team with the most points at the end of the competition wins. The contests are: PEAK House (119) West Virginia University 1. Architecture 2. Market appeal 3. Engineering 4. Communications 5. Affordability 6. Comfort zone 7. Hot water 8. Appliances 9. Home entertainment 10. Energy balance 5

6 Use the map to plan your day at Solar Decathlon 2013 and XPO. Hanger 244, Balloon, and Additional XPO Activities XPO Activities SEC SEC Village Entrances Pedestrian Pathways First Aid Restrooms Food/Water Security Shuttle Arizona State University and The University of New Mexico Santa Clara University West Virginia University Team Ontario (Queens University, Carleton University, and Algonquin College) Kentucky/Indiana (University of Louisville, Ball State University, and University of Kentucky) University of Nevada, Las Vegas Team Capitol DC (The Catholic University of America, George Washington University, and American University) Information Solar Decathlon 116 Team Alberta (University of Calgary) Information XPO 6 Schneider Electric Solar Decathlon 2013

7 Explore. Engage. Connect. Throughout the park, you ll discover innovative ideas and practical solutions for increasing energy efficiency and reducing energy waste. Tour the homes in the Solar Decathlon village, speak with the experts, and visit the Schneider Electric interactive wall at the XPO to share your thoughts about what you have seen and learned. Orange County Great Park Decathlete Way Visitor Parking Team Austria (Vienna University of Technology) Middlebury College University of Southern California The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Norwich University ADAPT (Team Texas: The University of Texas at El Paso and El Paso Community College) Missouri University of Science and Technology Tidewater Virginia (Hampton University and Old Dominion University) Southern California Institute of Architecture and California Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology Czech Republic (Czech Technical University) Stanford University = Schneider Electric sponsored homes 7

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