Bosch Supports U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 as 19 College Teams Design, Build, Operate Solar Homes
Sep 13, 2011
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bosch is donating a variety of energy-efficient and sustainable products - totaling $115,000 - to 12 college teams participating in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011, to be held Sept. 23 through Oct. 2, in Washington, D.C. The competition is comprised of 19 teams that design, build and operate solar-powered homes that are cost effective, energy-efficient and attractive.
Donations from Bosch Home Appliances, Power Tools, Solar Energy and Thermotechnology are being given to the teams to help them showcase their best ideas. The Solar Decathlon, which is free and open to the public, will take place on the National Mall's West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C.
"As a leading technology and services company, Bosch is excited to support 12 teams and be a sponsor of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 as we collectively strive to advance efficient, renewable energy products for home use," said Peter Marks, chairman, president and CEO, Robert Bosch LLC and member of the Bosch Board of Management. "The Solar Decathlon not only challenges the students to innovate, it also reaches out to the public, inviting them to tour the prototype homes, and encourages all of us to consider how energy-saving technologies can be applied in our own lives."
"Bosch has a long history dedicated to sustainability and we remain focused on providing safe, clean and efficient products that help protect the environment, conserve resources, and reduce emissions and our dependence on fossil fuels."
An international, award-winning program, the Solar Decathlon will honor the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency.
Participating teams and sponsors educate the public on cost-saving opportunities by using clean-energy products and ensure that homes combining energy-efficient construction and appliances with renewable energy systems are available today.
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