Welcome to CleanerGrid
Win €2,000 by contributing to Ireland's clean energy transition!
What is it?
CleanerGrid is a competition for third level students to use data from EirGrid’s Smart Grid Dashboard and/or from the Single Electricity Market Operator (SEMO) website to create a digital prototype of a website, application or dashboard that will encourage citizens to be more mindful of their energy use at times of peak demand and encourage them to flexibly adapt their electricity use. Once you submit your application form you’ll then receive all the information you need to get your project started!
Benefits for students
Alongside the prize money, the competition will allow you to showcase your ability to work in a team and to innovate, utilising real data from the all-island power system available on the EirGrid website. The winners of the competition will get the opportunity to present their concept to industry experts, with the chance for your project to be featured on EirGrid.ie!
How
- Sign up to the challenge as part of a team (maximum six members).
- Access data on the Smart Grid dashboard and also through the Single Electricity Market Operator(SEMO) website.
- Develop a prototype of an application or website.
- Prepare a brief document outlining how it works and how the data is used, explaining how it enables electricity consumers to change their electricity usage behaviour.
- Submit your entry to Research@eirgrid.com.
The top three teams will be selected and invited to present their solution in front of the judging panel at the award ceremony.
When
Application Form Submission Deadline: 31 October 2023
Competition Starting Date: 1 November 2023
Competition Closing Date: 30 November 2023
Winners Announced: 20 December 2023
Project Presentation & Award Ceremony in EirGrid offices, Dublin: January 2024
Read full competition entry terms and conditions here.