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Victoria University of Wellington, in New Zealand’s capital city, was selected as one of 20 university teams to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 – the only entry, ever, from the southern hemisphere.

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With the Solar Decathlon over and the Victoria team back home in New Zealand it seems like a good time to take a look back over the past year at some of the highlights for the team and the Meridian...

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Every two years since 2002 the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon competition has taken place in Washington DC, showcasing a working display of energy innovation in action....

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The Meridian First Light house channels the essence of the iconic “Kiwi bach” – a focus on recreation, socialisation, and outdoor living. ...

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Take a look at the our final video blog documenting the Solar Decathlon competition in Washington DC...

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Check out the video made about the First Light house by the Department of Energy...

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As we get incredibly close to the competition take a look at our latest video blog which shows what the team has been up to over the weeks leading up to the Solar Decathlon!...

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