- Challenge winners will reveal a prize pool of US$ 3, 400 ,
- aims to promote cutting-edge technology that uses solar energy for the transition to a global scale.
SEDA Innovation Challenge 2024 has reached its final step, with five tasks set to thrive. The winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony held on October 1st, 2024, at the 2024 IEEE R10 Humanitarian Technology Conference ( HTC ) in accordance with the final project documentation due by September 2024.
The challenge is a collaboration between the Sustainable Energy Development Authority ( Seda ) Malaysia, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers ( IEEE ) Kuala Lumpur Subsection, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UCSI University, and Leave a Nest ( M ) Sdn Bhd. It aims to find and market cutting-edge technologies that make use of solar energy to support a global energy change.
The top five winners are:
- With their initiative titled” Energy Control Cost Optimization System,” Amsolar Ecos.
- Unique Edge Technology- UTM is proud of their initiative” MERCAT – Microgrid.”
- Vem X with their task: Virtual Energy Manager: Real-Time Monitoring and Predictive Insights for Enhanced Energy Reliability
- UCPVC with their initiative, SolCurve: Seamless Remote PV Monitoring System
- Sunshine with their job, FarmE
This initiative, held in conjunction with the 6th International Sustainable Energy Summit ( ISES ) 2024, focuses on integrating sustainability into the core of innovation, emphasising reducing environmental impact, improving efficiency, and promoting responsible resource management. It provides a cooperative program for multidisciplinary approaches to address pressing issues facing the green energy sector, enabling innovators to provide flexible, actionable solutions with the potential for widespread adoption.
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Center hosted the 6th International Sustainable Energy Summit ( ISES ) 2024 ) from 20 to 21 August 2024. The news of the Seda Innovation Challenge’s winners comes as a backdrop for this mountain, which also emphasizes the value of green energy options in shaping a cleaner, more resilient future.
Hamzah Hussin, organising head of the 6th ISES 2024 and CEO of Seda Malaysia, stated,” The Seda Innovation Challenge 2024 is a important stride in our work to speed the world energy transition through technology and assistance. Individuals are pushing the boundaries of renewable energy technology by showing extraordinary creativity and commitment to sustainability. We anticipate that the ideas presented here will motivate others and open the door for potential improvements that are robust and cleaner.
Prof. Dr Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, vice-chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, added,” Universiti Teknologi Malaysia is committed to advancing green energy solutions through creativity and collaboration. Our goal is to promote research and development in renewable energy technologies through our involvement in the Seda Innovation Challenge 2024. We think that corporate alliances and inter-disciplinary methods are necessary to address the complex issues posed by sustainable development. We are glad to help activities that contribute to a cleaner and more resilient coming by supporting this competition and provide entrepreneurs with an excellent platform to showcase their innovative ideas.
Technology would be the key to accelerating the energy transition, according to Lee Chean Chung, a part of the Authority Seda Malaysia who presented the document to the winners. He added,” Work to embrace conservation are at the base of your improvements, with a focus on minimising ecological impact, enhancing performance, and promoting responsible source management”.
Individuals in this year’s problem are competing in three important categories, each targeting a specific aspect of renewable energy technology:  ,
document. Artificial Intelligence Insights: Aiming to increase energy efficiency through integrated data evaluation for improved decision-making.  ,
iii. Blockchain and the Internet of Things ( IoT ): By monitoring energy systems to improve reliability and efficiency through continuous data flow.  ,
iv. Attempting to optimize renewable energy locations using environmental impact and resource efficiency, the Smart Geographical Information System ( GIS ) and the Digital Twin.
The winners of the Seda Innovation Challenge 2024 will share a prize pool of US$ 3, 400 ( RM15, 000 ), distributed across the following categories: i. Innovation Award: Recognition of the most innovative systems in renewable energy. iii. Impact Award: Awarded for the job that has the most important positive effects on the environment and society. iv. Women’s Choice Award: Acknowledging the most popular task as voted by ISES visitors.
The Seda Innovation Challenge 2024 highlights the crucial role that sustainable energy solutions play in creating a cleaner and more resilient coming and highlights the extraordinary qualities of entrepreneurs.
For information on the Seda Innovation Challenge, please visit https ://www .seda.gov.my/seda-innovation-challenge/