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Accelerate the development of new solar energy solution and application of renewable energy

"Design a solar-powered device for either one of these groups"

Poor living condition is harmful to their physical and mental health

In Hong Kong, 220,000 people live in subdivided flats and experience poor living conditions such as energy poverty, and extreme heat and humidity levels that are harmful to their physical and mental health. Climate change is aggravating the living condition among subdivided households. Design a solar-driven device to help them adapt to climate change.


Climate change adaptation

Outdoor workers such as cleansing workers, construction workers and security guards must work long hours outdoors. As hot weather and climate disasters become more frequent and intense, their safety and health are in danger. Design a solar-driven device to help them adapt to climate change.


Accelerate the use of solar energy

Design a solar power device that can benefit the community, so as to accelerate the use of solar energy in Hong Kong. It can be a simple solar-powered add-on to existing electrical appliances/ machines, e.g. a solar-powered vending machine.

Applicant Category

Applicant Category

Applicant Category

Solar Elite Group:

Children or teenagers aged 10-17 years old

Solar Legend Group:

Age 18 and above

Rules and Regulation:

Applicants of age 14 or below must have consent from their Parents/Guardians to join the challenge and be accompanied by their Parent/Guardian to attend the Challenge Day. They have to submit a Parents/Guardians consent form.

* Each applicant can only participate in 1 team
* Applicant must be a permanent resident of HKSAR
* No plagiarism is allowed

Award

Solar Elite Group

Winner

1st runner up

2nd runner up

HK$ 10,000

HK$ 8,000

HK$ 5,000

Solar Legend Group

Winner

1st runner up

2nd runner up

HK$ 50,000

HK$ 40,000

HK$ 25,000

Recognition Awards

Popularity Award (public voting)

Best Presentation Award

SolarCare Award

HK$ 2,000

HK$ 2,000

HK$ 2,000

* All sums awarded are to be used ONLY for the development of the winning project.

Award

Solar Elite Group

Winner

1st runner up

2nd runner up

HK$ 10,000

HK$ 8,000

HK$ 5,000

Solar Legend Group

Winner

1st runner up

2nd runner up

HK$ 50,000

HK$ 40,000

HK$ 25,000

Recognition Awards

Popularity Award (public voting)

Best Presentation Award

SolarCare Award

HK$ 2,000

HK$ 2,000

HK$ 2,000

* All sums awarded are to be used ONLY for the development of the winning project.

Judges

Judges

march 4
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Judging Criteria

Innovation Impactful Feasibility Presentation
30% 30% 30% 10%

Critera

Innovation

Is the individual/ team solving the problem in an innovative way? Are there any similar project(s) in Hong Kong?

Critera

Impactful

Does the installation use solar energy efficiently? Does it improve society’s ability to adapt to climate change? Is there evidence to back it up?

Critera

Feasibility

Can the device be utilized in the desired area (E.g. Subdivided flats)? Is it economical?

Critera

Presentation

On game day, is the presentation concise, convincing, and impressive?

Key Date

Key Date

Key date

Solar Future Challenge 2023 Competition & Award Ceremony

Audience Registration Deadline
3 March 2023 (Thursday)

SFC 2023 Event Details

Solar Future Challenge 2023 Competition & Award Ceremony

SFC 2023 Event Details

Audience Registration Deadline
3 March 2023 (Thursday)

 
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Time

11:00 - 17:30 on 4 March 2023 (Saturday)

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Language

Both Cantonese & English

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Venue

Zero Carbon Plaza, CIC- Zero Carbon Park (8 Sheung Yuet Rd, Kowloon Bay)

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Eligibility

All are welcome

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Quota

A limited quota will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis

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Cost

Free of charge

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Time

11:00 – 17:30 on 4 March 2023 (Saturday)

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Language

Both Cantonese & English

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Venue

Zero Carbon Plaza, CIC- Zero Carbon Park (8 Sheung Yuet Rd, Kowloon Bay)

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Eligibility

All are welcome

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Quota

A limited quota will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis

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Cost

Free of charge

Rundown
11:00 Reception | Display of Prototypes begins
11:15 - 11:25 Opening Remarks: Mr Chong Chan Yau (Co-founder and CEO, CarbonCare InnoLab)
11:25 - 13:00 Idea Presentation: Legend Group (10 teams)
13:00 - 14:00 Lunchtime
14:00 - 16:00 Idea Presentation: Elite Group (13 teams)
16:00 - 16:40 Judging Panel Internal Discussion| Networking
16:40 - 17:00 Award Presentation Ceremony: Speaker: Mr Ringo Mak (Programme Advisor of CCIL, Co-Founder of 350HK)
17:00 - 17:30 Photo-taking | Networking

Application Procedure

Apply

Submit your application form and tell us who you are.

Review

You will receive an entry confirmation email along with a supporting documentation deck once your application has been approved.

Showcase

Submit the supporting documents on or before the deadline (13th February 2023).

Big Day

Competition day on 4th March 2023, earn your awards!

Application Procedure

Apply

Apply

Submit your application form and tell us who you are.

Review

Review

You will receive an entry confirmation email along with a supporting documentation deck once your application has been approved.

Showcase

Showcase

Submit the supporting documents on or before the deadline (13th February 2023).

Big Day

Big Day

Competition day on 4th March 2023, earn your awards!

Supporting Documents

10 mins presentation video

(Format in MP4 or YouTube Link). Demonstrating the prototype of your solar-driven device:

  • How does your device work?
  • Summary of your device (including end-user demographics, scale and scope, you may consider supporting your statement by providing data)
  • How does your device benefit your target group?
  • How has your innovation inspired others in your community to overcome the challenges with the theme you chose?

Supporting documents of the prototype demonstration:

  • Specification
  • Design charts
  • Testing data
1-min Introduction video of your prototype

(Format in MP4 or YouTube Link). For the online voting on CCIL’s social media.

Parental or guardian consent form

(Only for participants age 14 or below). Click to download the Consent Form .

Supporting Organisations