EnergyHack @ GT

Powering Innovation for a Sustainable Future

January 17-19, 2025

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What

What is EnergyHack?

EnergyHack @ GT is a hackathon designed to bring together passionate students to develop solutions addressing the critical challenges in the energy industry. Over the course of 36 hours, participants will collaborate in teams to brainstorm, design, and prototype projects (for example, AI/ML projects, web-based tools, mobile applications, etc.) that promote sustainable practices based on diverse problem statements. The projects will be evaluated by an esteemed panel of judges. Along with showcasing keynote speeches and educational workshops, the event will culminate with the Top 3 teams winning cash prizes overall. This will be an in-person competition held on campus.

Where

Where is EnergyHack?

Klaus Atrium @ Georgia Tech
266 Ferst Dr NW
Atlanta, GA 30332

When

When is EnergyHack?

January 17 – 19
A 36 Hour Coding Challenge

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Three Tracks

Energy Storage

Energy security involves ensuring a reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy supply in the face of various threats and challenges. This track explores strategies to enhance the resilience and stability of energy systems.

Energy Security

Energy storage is crucial for the widespread adoption of renewable energy and the creation of a more flexible, resilient power grid. This track explores innovative solutions to store and efficiently utilize energy from various sources.

Decarbonization

Decarbonization is a critical challenge in the fight against climate change, encompassing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across various sectors of the economy. This track explores innovative solutions to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future.

  • Battery technology advancements
  • Thermal energy storage
  • Mechanical energy storage (e.g., flywheels, compressed air)
  • Power-to-X technologies (e.g., hydrogen production and storage)
  • Grid-scale storage solutions
  • Demand response and load shifting
  • Software for optimizing energy storage systems or predicting energy demand
  • Hardware prototypes demonstrating novel storage concepts or improving existing technologies
  • Diversification of energy sources
  • Critical infrastructure protection
  • Cybersecurity for energy systems
  • Decentralized energy networks and microgrids
  • Emergency response and disaster recovery
  • Geopolitical aspects of energy security
  • Software for threat detection, system monitoring, or emergency response coordination
  • Hardware prototypes for resilient power systems or secure communication devices
  • Industrial process optimization
  • Renewable energy integration
  • Sustainable transportation
  • Carbon capture and utilization
  • Energy-efficient buildings
  • Circular economy and waste reduction
  • Software tools for carbon footprint tracking or emissions modeling
  • Hardware prototypes for energy-efficient devices or small-scale carbon capture

Frequently Asked Questions

The hackathon will take place January 17 – 19 at Klaus Atrium, Georgia Tech. Specific details will be shared with participants closer to the event.

EnergyHack @GT is open to all Georgia Tech students, as well as students from other universities, regardless of major or experience level. We encourage teams to have a diverse range of skills, including engineering, business, and design.

No prior experience is necessary! We welcome beginners and experts alike. Mentors and industry professionals will be available during the event to assist with technical challenges and guide participants.

You can register either as an individual or with a pre-formed team. If you register individually, we will help you form a team at the event during the team-building session.

Bring your laptop, charger, and any other essential tools you might need for coding or designing. We recommend bringing a water bottle and snacks to keep yourself energized. The event venue will provide Wi-Fi and charging stations.

Yes! Industry professionals and Georgia Tech faculty will serve as mentors to provide guidance throughout the event. We will also host workshops to help you with tools, technologies, and relevant energy topics.

Follow us on social media [insert social media links] and check our website for the latest updates on challenges, sponsors, and event logistics.

Absolutely! We welcome volunteers to help with logistics, mentor participants, or assist in other capacities. Please apply using: https://linktr.ee/gtenergyhack

No problem! If you have any additional questions or need more information, feel free to reach out to us at energyclub@gatech.edu. You can also connect with us on social media [insert social media links] where we’ll be posting updates and answering questions leading up to the event.