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Introduction:
Renewable / Sustainable Energy theme in the Smart India Hackathon 2024 (SIH 2024) we have to come up with innovative solutions for making energy production and management more efficient and sustainable. A brief of the top 10 project ideas for this theme along with their descriptions, potential impacts and category is given below.
| Problem Statement Title | Description & Potential Impact | Abstracts |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Student Innovation (Hardware) | Description: New ways of managing and harnessing renewable/sustainable sources more efficiently. Potential Impact: Encourages technological innovation for tapping and utilizing renewable energy sources optimally to render an energy future more sustainable. | Abstract |
| 2. BIPV Potential Assessment Using LOD-1 3D City Model | Description: Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) systems refer to solar power generating systems that are integrated into buildings. This project develops an application for assessing BIPV potential using 3D city models incorporated with shadows’ simulation and estimation of solar energy on building surfaces. Potential Impact: Will contribute toward the adoption of BIPV systems by providing a tool for policy-makers, architects, and citizens to evaluate solar potential and optimize the usage of renewable energy. | Abstract |
| 3. Non-Electrical Solar Tracker | Description: Design a low-cost non-electric sun tracking system for orienting solar panels without the use of electrical components for the same. Potential Impact: Increased solar panel efficiency, less dependence on electrical components, and reduced maintenance cost leading to increased usability of solar energy. | Abstract |
| 4. Carbon Footprint Web Application for Coal Mines | Description: Web Application Development for Carbon Footprint Quantification of Indian Coal Mines and Pathways to Carbon Neutrality. The web application will quantify emissions, potential carbon sinks, and recommend strategies for the Indian coal sector to address emission reductions en route to carbon neutrality. Potential Impact: Helps the Indian coal sector be more environmentally friendly and follow a national climate goal by finding a definite way towards carbon neutrality. | Abstract |
| 5. Efficient Energy Storage System (ESS) | Description: Create a creative energy storage mechanism to combine sporadic renewable energy sources and stabilize the grid of power. While supporting regulatory frameworks for ESS acceptance, the solution should solve technological constraints, cost, and efficiency. Potential Impact: By guaranteeing grid stability and dependability, lowering reliance on fossil fuels, and fostering energy sustainability, the impact of renewable energy is facilitated in general adoption. | Abstract |
| 6. Student Innovation (Software) | Description: Original concepts enabling more effective management and generation of sustainable/renewable sources. Potential Impact: Encouragement of software solutions to maximize the management and manufacturing of renewable energy helps to create a more sustainable energy ecosystem by optimizing the management and production of these sources. | Abstract |
| 7. Sustainable Utilization of Ash from Coal-Based Thermal Power Plants | Description: Provide environmentally friendly, financially feasible methods for using coal-based thermal power plant ash. Construction materials, soil additions, manufacturing techniques, and environmental cleanup are just a few of the possible uses. Potential Impact: Transforms waste from a waste product into a valuable resource, lowering environmental impact and helping many different sectors to adopt sustainable practices. | Abstract |
| 8. Building Integrated Photo-voltaic (BIPV) Potential Assessment and Visualization Using LOD-1 3D City Model | Description: Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) systems are solar power-producing systems combined into buildings. This work aims to estimate solar energy on building surfaces, simulate shadows, and evaluate BIPV potential using 3D city models. Potential Impact: Offers architects, legislators, and citizens a tool to assess solar potential and maximize the use of renewable energy sources, supporting the acceptance of BIPV systems. | Abstract |
| 9. Development of Non-Electrical Solar Tracker | Description: This project aims to design a non-electrical device that precisely tracks the sun’s movement to modify solar panel orientation, improving their efficiency without using any electrical components. Potential Impact: Ensures that solar panels are always perfectly aligned with the sun, increasing their efficiency and lowering energy costs and maintenance needs. | Abstract |
| 10. Web Application for Carbon Footprint in Indian Coal Mines | Description: The initiative is creating a web application specifically for Indian coal mines to measure their carbon footprint and investigate ways to reach carbon neutrality. Potential Impact: Helps Indian coal mines measure and lower their carbon emissions, supporting the nation’s goals for environmental protection and sustainable energy. | Abstract |
Conclusion
The Renewable / Sustainable Energy theme in SIH 2024 presents opportunities to develop innovative solutions that address some of the most pressing energy challenges. By exploring these problem statements, participants can contribute to the advancement of renewable energy technologies and help shape a more sustainable future.
Call to Action:
If these problem statements inspire you, explore them further on the SIH 2024 website. Form your team, brainstorm innovative solutions, and contribute to the future of renewable energy!
