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Contests and prizes

Show what you've built, teach what you've learned, and win something useful. Free to enter, judged by people, never by likes.

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Rooftop, balcony, van or cabin. Send photos and a short write-up of your system and what it saves.

Prizes: $250, $100 and $50 gift cards plus a featured story.

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In 150 words or less, explain a solar idea a beginner should know. Clarity wins.

Prizes: $100 gift card and publication with your byline.

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For high school and college students: design a small solar project for your school or community.

Prizes: solar kit for the school plus scholarships. Brand sponsors welcome.

Enter a contest

No purchase necessary. Buying anything does not improve your chances.
Eligibility. Open to legal residents of the US and Canada aged 18+, except where prohibited. The student challenge requires parental consent for minors.
Judging. A panel scores entries on clarity (40%), usefulness to other readers (40%) and originality (20%). Skill-based; no random draws.
Dates. Each contest runs for one calendar quarter. Entries close at 11:59 pm Eastern on the last day of the quarter; winners are announced within 30 days.
Your rights. You keep ownership of your work and grant Simple.solar a non-exclusive license to publish it with credit.
Prizes. Not transferable. Winners are responsible for applicable taxes. Canadian winners must answer a skill-testing question.
Privacy. Entry details are used only to run the contest. See our privacy policy.

Brands and installers can donate gear or fund a prize and receive credit on this page. Partner with us.

Can I enter more than one contest?

Yes. One entry per person per contest per quarter.

Do I need a big system to win the showcase?

No. A well-explained 400 W balcony setup can beat a 15 kW roof. We judge how useful your story is to other readers.

How are winners contacted?

By email from Simple.solar within 30 days of the contest closing. We never ask winners for payment or banking passwords.