Illinois Solar Decathlon

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Illinois Solar Decathlon

A student organization which designs and builds solar homes for the DOE Solar Decathlon competition. The U.S.

Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency. For more information, visit the Solar Decathlon website: http://www.solardecathlon.gov/.

10/22/2026

Join us TOMORROW at Cane’s to support ISD and everything we do!!

The hours have changed to 10 AM–11 PM, so stop by anytime throughout the day to grab some Cane’s and support ISD!

⚠️ Make sure to show THIS flyer at checkout, not the previous one! Thank you for supporting us!!

10/12/2026

Love Cane’s and want to support the best RSO on campus?

Stop by Cane’s on Thursday, October 22, from 3–7 PM to grab some good food, hang out, and give back to ISD! 15% of proceeds will go toward ISD when you mention us or show this flyer at checkout. See you there!

10/11/2026

Wanna be more involved in ISD? There’s no better way than joining the exec team!

We’re looking for a Creative Director for the 2026–27 school year! You don’t have to be a current ISD member to apply. If you’re interested in website design, have experience with GitHub, and have a creative eye for design, we’d love to have you on the team!

If you’re interested, email [email protected] to learn more or tell us a little about your experience!

09/28/2026

First social of the semester was a success!! 🍔

Thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a fun night! We had the best time getting to know both our new and returning members, and we’re so excited for everything we have planned for the year ahead!

And thanks to President Benny for grilling all the burgers and keeping everyone fed! 👨‍🍳🔥

09/19/2026

Thank you to WAND TV for coming out to our Open House and covering the event!

Check out our article and video feature at https://www.wandtv.com/2026/09/13/university-illinois-students-complete-solar-powered-beacon-home-rantoul/

09/12/2026

Welcome to the BEACON Home! Thanks to everyone who came out to our Open House!

Designed and built by Illinois Solar Decathlon students over the course of two years, BEACON is a net-zero energy home that brings together innovative engineering, sustainable design, and energy-efficient technology.

Here’s a quick look inside the home where engineering meets sustainability!

09/03/2026

We had so much fun talking to everyone at E-Night! Our first info meeting is TOMORROW!!!, Thursday 7-8PM at Newmark 1310. See you there! 😝

08/31/2026

This is how fast opportunities and resources will appear in your hands once you join ISD 😉

Come to our info nights on September 3rd & 9th, 7–8 PM in Newmark 1310 to learn more and apply!

08/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Quad Day! We had a great time talking to all of you and would love to have you join the club!

Interested in getting involved? Come to one of our info sessions on September 3rd or 9th in Newmark 1310 to learn more about what we do and how to apply!

08/28/2026

Mark your calendars! We’re hosting two info sessions on Thursday, September 3rd and Wednesday, September 9th, from 7–8 PM in Newmark 1310!

Come to one of the two sessions to learn more about what we do, meet the team, and find out how you can apply to join us! We hope to see you there!

Address

1401 W Green Street
Champaign, IL
61801

Website

https://linktr.ee/illinoissolardecathlon

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