Stanford students debut solar-powered prefab home
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Stanford students compete in the Department of Energy's annual Solar Decathlon.
Stanford University students set out to revolutionize home design by entering a solar powered prefab house into the Department of Energy's annual Solar Decathlon competition.
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Stanford students debut solar-powered prefab home
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Stanford University students set out to revolutionize home design by entering a solar powered prefab house into the Department of Energy's annual Solar Decathlon competition.
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