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Solar Energy in the States

Welcome to the SunPowered Student Challenge hub, presented by Future STEAM and Kansas founders Pitsco Education, Ten80 Education, and Heartland REC. High school teams are invited to compete at this annual solar competition. Participating students will prepare for real-time performance challenges, present findings, and prove their knowledge to electric industry professionals at a statewide competition. Excitement and GRAND prizes await!



 

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Schedule

 
Important Events Date Location
Registration Deadline December 19, 2025 N/A
Facilitator Training January 2026  Wichita State University (tentative)
Competition Event April 2026 Wichita State University (tentative)



 

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Level 1 Sponsors

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Other Sponsors

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 • Today’s Power



 

Participating RECs

• 4 Rivers • FreeState • Sedgwick County
• Bluestem • Heartland • Southern Pioneer
• Butler • Midwest Energy • Sumner-Cowley
• DSO • Pioneer • Twin Valley
• Flint Hills  • Rolling Hills • Victory