What is GE x SRE YIC?
GE x SRE YIC 2021 is a medium for students to share solutions for renewable energy development ideas in 4 main categories. Each team will have the opportunity to present their ideas in the form of a White Paper for this competition. The solutions offered may include (but are not limited to): new product design, business ideas, implementation of new systems, etc. The top 10 finalists will have a chance to discuss their idea with GE Indonesia mentors so the top 10 finalist can further improve the solution strategy and to prepare for the final presentation stage.
Theme
“Pushing the Limits to Endless Discovery in Decarbonization and Electrification through Renewable Energy.”
Subtheme
Energy Production and Storage
Technology innovation for the production and storage of renewable energy with low carbon emissions to meet national electrification needs.
Digital Transformation
Innovation through software to optimize energy processes so that energy services can meet challenges such as development and productivity.
Public and Social Policy
Policy review and possible innovation for the usage of renewable energy, with consideration for its societal conditions, impacts, and roles.
Economics and Finance
Innovation to achieve economic benefits with the usage of renewable energy.
Challenges To Be Solved
The world needs a large-scale energy that is safe, low carbon, and cheap.
The electricity sector emits 13.6 billion tonnes of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere, 41 percent of total global emissions.
Energy demand of more than 17.000 islands in Indonesian state can be increased up to threefold between 2015 and 2030.
Dependence on domestic coal and demand for imported oil products is increasing.
Awards and Incentives
Winners of the GExSRE Youth Idea Competition 2021 will get the prizes below
Timeline
Webinar
