The registration deadline for the Solar District Cup Winter/Spring division is next week: Jan. 16 at 5 p.m. ET! This one-semester/two-quarter division runs from now until early May.
Access the recording from the Dec. 9 Informational Webinar to learn more about what to do and how to win—there were some audio difficulties, so please reach out to competition organizers at with any questions. Plus, check out the official Rules for full competition requirements and eligibility.
Get to know some Solar District Cup alumni as they talk about the skills they learned in the competition:
In the Winter/Spring division, students design solar energy systems with financial modeling and solar project development plans and pitch their designs to industry judges; students have access to industry-leading tools, training from solar experts, and mentorship from industry leaders—just like the longer competition.
You do not have to complete any work to register a team! A minimum of three students are required to form a team.
Follow these steps to register at https://www.herox.com/SolarDistrictCup:
- If you are new to HeroX, click the “Solve this Challenge” button at the top of this page: You will receive a confirmation email about HeroX registration, but you are not yet enrolled in the competition.
- Once you are registered for HeroX, click on the “Begin Entry” button at the top of the Solar District Cup main page.
- Fill out the “Create Submission” form with the best info you have right now—your answers can be general at this time.
- Click “Submit Entry” to complete your registration.
- Here’s how you know you’re registered: You will receive a welcome email from the Solar District Cup organizers signaling that you are officially registered to compete in the Class of 2024-2025!
Please share this opportunity with your network! Reach out to organizers with questions at .
We are excited to see who will join the Winter/Spring division of the Class of 2024–2025!
