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

Map of the Solar Village

The Solar Decathlon will take place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The solar village will be constructed between 10th Street and 14th street, and between Madison Drive and Jefferson Drive. The Solar Decathlon and the solar homes are easily accessible via the Smithsonian Metro Station.

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An aerial view of the Solar Decathlon includes 17 partially constructed solar houses, two large tents, a large crane, and a lot of construction clutter. The Washington Monument is visible in the background.

An aerial view of the 2007 Solar Decathlon site during construction on the National Mall provides a good overview of the layout of the "solar village."