This informs the public about the Elsevier-ISES Renewable Transformation Challenge 2023. Details about the Program are given below.
About Elsevier-ISES Renewable Transformation Challenge 2023
The objective of the ELSEVIER-ISES Renewable Transformation Challenge Promotion (“Challenge”) is to recognize and honor outstanding work towards a world powered by renewable energy and with accessible energy for all.
This objective is consistent with the vision of the International Solar Energy Society (ISES), which is for a world powered by 100% renewable energy used efficiently and wisely and accessible for all. To achieve this vision, a global transformation of our energy systems to efficient and affordable renewable energy must take place.
Program Details
The Challenge promotion is administered every two (2) years to recognize accomplishments by organizations such as private enterprises, NGOs, and research institutions for undertaking projects and programs that help move the world toward an energy system supplied entirely by renewable energy sources, or for conducting the critical analyses that provide meaningful roadmaps for the transformation.
The award winner represents one step towards furthering ISES’ vision.
PRIZES & AWARDS CEREMONY
The winner will receive a prize in the amount of Twenty Thousand Euros (€20,000), one (1) free
registration to attend the ISES Solar World Congress 2023 in New Delhi, India from 30 October – 04
November 2023 and Congress Awards Banquet, and one (1) Gold (Lifetime) membership to the
International Solar Energy Society.
The Awards Ceremony will take place during the Congress Awards Banquet. A short presentation will be
included in the awards ceremony about the winner’s application. The Winner will be asked to provide
information, photos and other materials such as videos for this short presentation.
The winner will be invited to give a short (5 min) address to the audience after receiving the award.
JUDGING CRITERIA
Each application will be assigned to two to three (2-3) members of the Jury who will evaluate the application applying the following evaluation criteria:
- Clearly demonstrates that the application supports a transformation to 100% renewable energy;
- Be replicable, scalable and sustainable;
- Set a benchmark for innovation – new ideas or concepts will be given preference over incremental improvement projects;
- Have practical applicability and a clear demonstration of impact; e.g. does it consider a feasible implementation plan?
- Be suitable for application in developing countries; consider the project’s social impact on local communities. Sponsors reserve the right to exclude or disqualify any application which does not meet, or may not meet, all the requirements listed above, as determined in Sponsors’ sole discretion.
Eligibility
The Challenge is open to (a) individuals who attained the age of majority in his/her state/provinces of residence as of the date of entry into the Contest from which the award application has been submitted or (b) groups of individuals from an organization operating in the not-for-profit and for profit sectors in any country worldwide (excluding Italy, Brazil, Quebec Canada, Cuba, Iran, Syria, North Korea, Sudan), including but not limited to NGOs, research or academic institutions.
Employees of Sponsor and its parents, subsidiaries, affiliated companies and agents, and their immediate families of those living in the same household, are not eligible to enter.
Government officials are not eligible to enter (examples of government officials, include, but are not limited to the following: local tax authorities, customs officials, ministry of education employees, employees of government owned and operated enterprises, such as schools, libraries and medical facilities, political party officials and candidates for political office; and generally can include an employee or official of (1) a commercial entity in which a government body has an ownership interest or exerts control over such an entity; or (2) public international organizations such as the United Nations of the World Bank, etc.).
Entrants may be subject to rules imposed by their institution or employer relative to their participation in trade promotions and should check with their institution or employer for any relevant policies. Contest is void where prohibited or restricted by law
Elsevier-ISES Renewable Transformation Challenge 2023 Application
To access the application, participants must follow the instructions on the Renewable Transformation Challenge website at https://www.elsevier.com/physical-sciences/energy/renewable-transformationchallenge (“Challenge Site”) and then register on the application site at rtc2023.skild.com. Upon successful registration, participants will receive a link to the application form.
To enter, all applications must be submitted online using the online application tool available and completing the application form provided during the Entry Period. Supporting materials, such as videos (up to 2 minutes) or photos may be submitted as well. All video materials should be linked (either through the applicant’s website or YouTube channel) as videos cannot be uploaded in the online application form. Applications that are
(i) submitted in any manner other than as specified;
(ii) submitted before or after the Challenge Period; or
(iii) incomplete, defective, forged, or irregular in any way or not in compliance with these Official Challenge Rules will be disqualified.
Elsevier’s servers and clock shall serve as the official clock for the Challenge and participants’ proof of submission does not constitute proof of receipt by Sponsor. Applications will be acknowledged as received but will not be returned.
All applications must be in English. Applications must be the original work of, and created solely by, the individuals or organizations submitting the application. In cases of applications submitted by a team, only one member of the team may apply. Modifying, enhancing or altering a third-party’s pre-existing work does not constitute original work.
Application Deadline
- The deadline for receipt of applications is 3 June 2023.
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