Nationals of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) are invited to participate in the “Power Up” Solar Energy Challenge, a ground-breaking competition offering US$20,000 for the 1 st prize, US$10,000 for the 2 nd place winner and $5,000 for the 3 rd prize.
The “Power Up” Solar Energy Challenge is designed to inspire and engage ECCU technical college students enrolled in mechanics and engineering programmes, and entrepreneurs in then automobile and solar energy industries.
Entrants should form a team of 4-10 members with the skills and creativity to transform a conventional vehicle such as bicycle, motorcycle or automobile, into a solar-powered electric marvel.
The “Power Up” Solar Energy Challenge not only promotes renewable energy adoption but also provides hands-on experience with solar technology. It encourages interdisciplinary collaboration by connecting engineering students and industry innovators in a shared
mission to shape a greener future.
This unique initiative is one of several featured events of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank-led 9 th Annual Growth and Resilience Dialogue, scheduled for 10 – 11 April, 2025, where innovation will take center stage.
The Annual Growth and Resilience Dialogue forms part of the economic transformation agenda of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank and is hosted in partnership with the OECS Commission, The World Bank and The University of the West Indies.
Interested individuals are encouraged to bring their teams, their skills, and their vision for sustainable transportation.
Visit the ECCB webpage: https://www.eccb-centralbank.org/grd-2025-power-up-solar-
energy-challenge-9th-annual-growth-and-resilience-dialogue-2025 to learn about this forward looking initiative, and to register your team by 24 November 2024. The Challenge will culminate in April 2025.
