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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
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
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
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Key Date
Solar Future Challenge 2023 Competition & Award Ceremony
Audience Registration Deadline
3 March 2023 (Thursday)
Solar Future Challenge 2023 Competition & Award Ceremony
Audience Registration Deadline
3 March 2023 (Thursday)
11:00 - 17:30 on 4 March 2023 (Saturday)
Both Cantonese & English
Zero Carbon Plaza, CIC- Zero Carbon Park (8 Sheung Yuet Rd, Kowloon Bay)
All are welcome
A limited quota will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis
Free of charge
11:00 – 17:30 on 4 March 2023 (Saturday)
Both Cantonese & English
Zero Carbon Plaza, CIC- Zero Carbon Park (8 Sheung Yuet Rd, Kowloon Bay)
All are welcome
A limited quota will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis
Free of charge
| 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
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!
Supporting Documents
(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
(Format in MP4 or YouTube Link). For the online voting on CCIL’s social media.
(Only for participants age 14 or below). Click to download the Consent Form .