We all read about how our hair can help in generating static electricity ...but have we ever realised that we can generate piezoelectricity by as simple and small an act as pushing the door too? Or that every time we walk, the ground under us encounters so many different sources of power generation or by recycling scrap which we throw thinking of them as rubbish that we encounter in our daily lives. If only we could trap this bubbling energy in some way...! 

Problem Statement:
Design a device or model which can lead to the generation of power, efficient enough to do something as simple as charge a mobile phone or light up a fluorescent bulb by making use of any daily mechanical activity or from the daily waste produce.

For example, the human body movements occurring throughout the day can also harness energy. From simple yet difficult to observe avenues like, wearable solar panel vest, relatively complicated dynamo powered cell charger employed in a simple bicycle, the world around us is full of idle energies.

This event requires nothing but the daring to think beyond the ordinary, to see ordinary things in an extra ordinary way!! So just open your minds and spot all these camouflaged sources!!!

Prelimis:

Participants should send a detailed write up on working principle of their device with idea to place it into market before 27th February.

Final Round:

Teams will be shortlisted based on their report. The shortlisted teams will get their chances so show their devices during  Aarohan.

Evaluation criteria:

the devices of the selected teams will be compared on the basis of:

• Innovation and originality of ideas.
• Feasibility of the proposed modification in both technical and economic way.
• Technical understanding.
• Market sustainability of the modified product; whether it will be able to sustain the competition from other similar products. Thus it is imperative to show how the product can be marketed in an efficient manner.
• Maintenance
• Safety aspect

• A maximum of five participants per team is allowed.
• The last date for submission of the write up is 27^th February 2010.
• Copying from the internet or other sources, or any indication of it not being original will lead to immediate disqualification.
• The decision of the judges will be final and binding.

All certificates will be IEEE recognised

 The who’s who of the world of green technology will be keeping a keen eye on this event.  The judges invited would also be renowned faces working on energy avenues and cleaner fuels.

Who knows, your model may become the next big thing in the world of green technology!! The presence of diverse sponsors for Aarohan also means that the product showcased stands a very real chance of being brought in the market.

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 CONTACTS:
Ashwini Kumar -9732099637
Saurabh Audichya - 9932443347