(FAN MINDA)

A solar-powered house is displayed at the 2013 China Solar Decathlon on August 2-13 in Datong, Shanxi Province.

The Decathlon is a solar building science and technology competition for universities around the world. It involves the integration of solar energy, energy conservation and building techniques, having attracted students from more than 100 universities in America, Europe and Asia to participate in previous events.

China is the first Asian country to host the Decathlon this year, with the participation of 22 teams from 35 universities in 13 countries.