Get your submissions ready for the Solar Prize Round 8! The deadline to apply is Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. ET. Prize administrators strongly encourage uploading your submission as early as possible to ensure technical difficulties don’t prevent you from completing your submission.
Read through the Official Rules for a detailed look at what to include in your submission package. In the meantime, see the snapshot below:
- Submission form: Make sure to include Connector Recognition Reward nominations and complete the required question
- 90-second video: State the problem and how your project solves it
- Cover page content: Include project name, location, and members
- Narrative: Answer four narrative questions (not to exceed 2,500 words)
- One summary PowerPoint slide: Include technically specific details but that can be understood by most people
- Letters of commitment or support: Attach one-page letters of support, intent, or commitment from relevant entities
- Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Contest submission: Optional for entrants but required for JEDI consideration (not to exceed 500 words).
If your project advances solar adoption in underserved communities, you have the chance to be considered for the JEDI Contest and earn part of the $200,000 bonus cash prize! To be eligible, follow the steps in the Official Rules, ensuring you describe your team’s unique value proposition to underserved communities as part of your JEDI Contest submission.
Still have questions about applying for the Solar Prize Round 8? Join Power Connector office hours on Monday, Sept. 16, to find submission support from the Power Connectors!
Don’t wait until the 5 p.m. ET deadline to upload your submission. Prize administrators will not accept late entries. We look forward to seeing your solar solutions!
