CBT Technology Solar Innovation Challenge

Impact League

AGES 13-24

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

SDG 9 focuses on building resilient infrastructure, promoting sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation. This goal emphasizes the importance of investing in technology and infrastructure to provide equal access to information and knowledge, essential for sustainable development.

Challenge Overview

The Challenge

Your challenge is to design a product, service, or solution that utilizes solar energy to improve public spaces.

Think about how solar technology can be integrated to:

  • Enhance Learning Environments: Provide better lighting, heating, cooling, or power for educational tools.
  • Reduce Operational Costs: Lower energy expenses and promote sustainability.

But how can you make it happen? Start by considering how solar energy can be used in different public facilities. Whether it’s enhancing educational tools or reducing long-term costs, your design should aim to make a meaningful impact.

Your Mission

Ready to Make a Difference? Design a Solar-Powered Solution!

Solar energy is a game-changer when it comes to reducing pollution and saving money. By leveraging this clean, renewable resource, you can help create more efficient and eco-friendly public spaces.

Additional Resources

Real World Examples

"CBT Technology Institute has taken up the challenge to align academic excellence with environmental stewardship, preparing students for a tech-driven sustainable future. We aspire to support organizations like NFTE and its World Series of Innovation program to highlight our mark on, “Tradition Meets Innovation”, which commits us to supporting the young pioneers and innovators in our community through collaborative partnerships."

Monica LLerena / CEO & President, CBT Technology Institute
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