CleanerGrid competition
Win £1,750 by contributing to Northern Ireland's clean energy transition!
Competition update
The application form submission deadline has now closed. If you have any questions please contact Research@soni.ltd.uk.
The specifications for the prototype submission and further information can be found in the following document.
What is CleanerGrid?
CleanerGrid is a competition for third level students. In the competition, students create a digital prototype of a website, application or dashboard. The prototype should encourage citizens to be more mindful of their energy use at times of peak demand. It should prompt them to flexibly adapt their electricity use.
Student can use data from SONI's Smart Grid Dashboard or the SEMO website to create their digital prototype.
Benefits for students
Alongside the prize money, the competition showcases your ability to work in a team and to innovate using real data.
The winners of the competition get the opportunity to present their concept to industry experts. Plus your project could be featured on the SONI website!
How it works
- Sign up to the challenge as part of a team (maximum six members)
- Read the competition information document below
- Complete the application form below
- Access data on the Smart Grid Dashboard or the 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 consumers to change their electricity use behaviour
- Submit your entry
Once you submit your application form, you’ll receive all the information you need to get your project started!
The top three teams will be selected and invited to present their solution in front of the judging panel at the award ceremony.
When to apply
Competition entries have now closed.