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WINNERS 2024
Power the Community An International Collage Day Competition
Introduction
We challenged teams to design a sustainable power system capable of supplying energy to 2000 homes. The response was overwhelming, with 51 teams and 107 participants from a diverse range of countries including the US, India, Nigeria, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Germany, Turkey, Afghanistan, and France.
The competition showcased incredible innovation and problem-solving skills. Our judges had the difficult task of selecting three distinguished designs and one grand prize winner.
51 Teams
Word Wide Reach
107 Participants
4 Sponsors
$31000
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JUDGES
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WINNERS
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Our Judges
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Our Winners
1. Creativity in Sustainability (Grand Prize)
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In our first-ever "Power the Community" International College Design Competition 2024, Team "Creativity in Sustainability" took home the Energy Innovators Award and Grand Prize of $10,000.
Congratulations to Shai Verma and Rosemary Moyo, citizens from India and Zimbabwe, respectively, attending the University of Connecticut.
Team Interview
Don Victory had a great chat with the team. They discussed their ideas for a sustainable future. Their passion for clean energy is contagious, and we can't wait to see what they do next.
If you want to look yourself at winners you can plan your entry next year and win the competition! See who impressed the judges and get inspired to create your winning masterpiece!
Project Details
The Grand Prize, the “Energy Innovators Award” and $10,000, was awarded to Team “Creativity in Sustainability” in our inaugural "Power the Community" International College Design Competition.
The design challenge was to reimagine the energy infrastructure for a new community of 2,000 families, affordable on the combined salaries of a nurse and a schoolteacher. Rosemary and Shai's community in Mbizo, Kwekwe, Zimbabwe, features:
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Solar power to supplement power from the grid, batteries to enhance reliability, and natural gas cooking.
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Houses with natural ventilation and constructed from concrete made from fly ash sourced from a nearby power plant.·
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An estimate 27% CO2e community lifecycle reduction, including embodied emissions and community transportation, versus other local communities.
Winning Price($10000)
The Grand Prize, the “Energy Innovators Award” and $10,000, was awarded to Team “Creativity in Sustainability” in our inaugural "Power the Community" International College Design Competition.
Team Certificate
For their profound efforts in creating a community based on a affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for 2000 families.
Our Winners
2. Jelly Fish (Distinguish Design Urban Planning)
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We would like to congratulate Team Jelly Fish for winning our inaugural "Power the Community" International College Design Competition and taking home the $7,000 prize for "Distinguished Design - Urban Planning.
Congratulations to Yen Co, Yulisa Tran, Lucia Poggioli, Jailyn Benavides, Leslie Alamirra, and Lauren Smith from the University of Houston's Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture & Design!
Team Interview
Don Victory had a great chat with the team. They discussed their ideas for a sustainable future. Their passion for clean energy is contagious, and we can't wait to see what they do next.
If you want to look yourself at winners you can plan your entry next year and win the competition! See who impressed the judges and get inspired to create your winning masterpiece!
Project Details
Congratulations Team Jelly Fish for winning "Distinguished Design – Urban Planning " and $7,000 in our inaugural "Power the Community" International College Design Competition.
Team Jelly Fish took on challenge of a redevelopment plan for Houston’s Near Northside Community that strove for Net Zero with regards to Energy, Water, and Waste. “We are looking to put the future of the community as the new frontrunners of an emerging energy biofuel (industry) to bring about a new wave of growth and prosperity…”
Winning Price($7000)
Congratulations Team Jelly Fish for winning "Distinguished Design – Urban Planning " and $7,000 in our inaugural "Power the Community" International College Design Competition.
Team Certificate
For their profound efforts in creating a community based on a affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for 2000 families.
Our Winners
3. Belrose Energy Co (Distinguish Design Next Generation)
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Congratulations Team Belrose Energy Company for winning "Distinguished Design – Next Generation" and $7,000 in our inaugural "Power the Community" International College Design Competition!
Well done Aarush Amilineni and Pratham Singarika from the Arizona College Prep High School in Chandler, Arizona!
Team Interview
In this interview, Don Victory delves into the students' innovative project and their vision for a more sustainable world. Together, they explore the challenges and opportunities in the energy sector and discuss how initiatives like these can pave the way for a greener, more resilient future. Tune in to be inspired by these young innovators and learn more about the vital work being done by Energy Mentors!
Project Details
Congratulations Team Belrose Energy Company for winning "Distinguished Design – Next Generation" and $7,000 in our inaugural "Power the Community" International College Design Competition!
Team Belrose Energy Company proposed a new community on the hurricane swept island of Dominica featuring geothermal power from inactive volcanos, wind energy from a turbine, and hurricane-resistant homes. Electricity costs were estimated at $0.05 per kw-hour, a fourth of current prices reliant on imported fuels.
Winning Price($7000)
Congratulations Team Belrose Energy Company for winning "Distinguished Design – Next Generation" and $7,000 in our inaugural "Power the Community" International College Design Competition!
Team Certificate
For their profound efforts in creating a community based on a affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for 2000 families.
Our Winners
4. Aerodynamos (Distinguish Design Bold Creativity)
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We would like to congratulate Team AeroDynamos for receiving $7,000 and the title of "Distinguished Design – Bold Creativity" in our first-ever "Power the Community" International College Design Competition.
Congratulations to Qurat ul Rashid from the University of Kashmir and Mir Uzair Akbar, Spoorti Hanchinal, Mithul Ganesh, and Suhail Salahuddin from the Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering, Mangalore, India.
Team Interview
In this interview, Don Victory delves into the students' innovative project and their vision for a more sustainable world. Together, they explore the challenges and opportunities in the energy sector and discuss how initiatives like these can pave the way for a greener, more resilient future. Tune in to be inspired by these young innovators and learn more about the vital work being done by Energy Mentors!
Project Details
Congratulations Team AeroDynamos for winning "Distinguished Design – Bold Creativity" and $7,000 in our inaugural "Power the Community" International College Design Competition.
Our judges noted that Team AeroDynamos incorporated seven technologies into their “Multifaceted Approach to Create Sustainable Energy Ecosystem” which endeavors to revolutionize the energy landscape of Dakshina Kannada District, India.
Winning Price($7000)
Congratulations Team AeroDynamos for winning "Distinguished Design – Bold Creativity" and $7,000 in our inaugural "Power the Community" International College Design Competition.
Team Certificate
For their profound efforts in creating a community based on a affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for 2000 families
