30.01.2024
As part of the TEKNOFEST Technology Competitions, the Environment and Energy Technologies Competition, organized under the leadership of SANKO, sees young individuals working for the future of the world. The competition aims to increase awareness about the use of renewable energy sources and environmentally friendly applications, with the goal of creating a culture of energy efficiency in society. The deadline for applications for this competition is February 20, 2024.
TEKNOFEST, which supports the development of technologies that enhance the environmental sensitivity of renewable energy sources and the national production of these technologies, is actively contributing to the creation of environmentally friendly projects that ensure the efficient use of natural resources and their transmission to future generations with sustainability in mind. The competition encourages the implementation of projects that align with environmental criteria, promoting the production of technologies that protect the energy future with a zero-waste target.
The importance of renewable energy sources worldwide is increasing every day; however, technologies developed to meet the growing energy needs while preserving the environment become critically important. Particularly, innovative approaches that ensure more efficient use of limited resources, facilitate societal living, and promote sustainable and innovative solutions require the establishment of specific regulations and standards for the future of energy. The competition encourages the generation of sustainable ideas within the framework of technologies developed to efficiently, safely, environmentally friendly, and economically extract, transform, transport, store, and utilize energy.
Within the scope of the Environment and Energy Technologies competition, the objectives include creating a culture of renewable energy use and energy efficiency in society, increasing awareness in efficiency and environmental issues, and developing innovative and technological ideas.
The competition is organized in two categories: high school level and university & above level. Students and graduates studying in Turkey and abroad can participate. The first prize for high school level is 50,000 TL, the second prize is 40,000 TL, and the third prize is 30,000 TL. For the university and above level, the first-place teams will receive 60,000 TL, second-place teams 50,000 TL, and third-place teams 40,000 TL.
Dev Enerji, one of the successful teams, participated in the Environment and Energy Technologies Competition, presenting an innovative nanobattery product with high energy density, fast charging capability, long lifespan, safe usage, and low cost focused on the electromobility segment. Dev Enerji, a graduate of the TEKNOFEST Entrepreneurship Program, made a significant move by completing the first sale of its developed product to a battery company.
Aryas Solar Energy, which participated in the TEKNOFEST 2021 and 2022 Environment and Energy Technologies Competition, focuses on solar thermal energy efficiency, contributing to achieving net-zero emissions goals. They also develop heating and cooling technologies in line with these objectives.
Salty Enerji, another participant in the TEKNOFEST 2021 and 2022 Environment and Energy Technologies Competition, offers environmentally friendly, safe, and low-cost Salty - Saline Water Batteries in a world where approximately 54% of batteries are left as waste. Salty Enerji aims to produce long-lasting, environmentally friendly, safe, economical, domestic, and national batteries. They address the industry's major problems, such as the safety issues of existing batteries, environmental damage, and high costs, by developing sodium-ion technology.
Fennec Teknoloji participated in the TEKNOFEST 2021 Environment and Energy Technologies Competition. Fennec Teknoloji works on providing thermal management solutions for electronic and Li-ion technology, essential for heat transfer technologies. Having earned TÜBİTAK 1512 and 1507 support, they successfully completed their projects. Within the project, they will present an innovative hybrid system that combines a phase-change-based graphite-based composite passive cooling system with a liquid-cooled cold plate approach, addressing both passive and active cooling systems.
