International Future Energy Challenge Request for Proposal

General Information

Competition Title: 2011 IEEE International Future Energy Challenge (IFEC) Student Competition

Topic Areas: (A) Low Cost Lithium-Ion Battery Charger for Automotive and Renewable Energy Applications and (B) Low Power Induction Motor Drive System Supplied From a Single Photovoltaic Panel For an Emergency Water Treatment Device.

Call for Proposals: Those schools that are interested must submit a proposal no later than September 10, 2010. Proposals will be judged by a distinguished panel of volunteer experts from the IEEE and from industry. Schools with successful proposals
will be notified October 31, 2010 (deadline extended!) 

Challenge Award:  US$10,000  will be awarded for highest score for each Topic Area among entries meeting all minimum requirements as confirmed through reports and hardware tests.

Program Awards (actual number depends on availability): Best in specific topic areas (design innovation, educational impact, technical reports, presentations, and others); expected levels are $1,000 to $5,000 each. The final amounts are subject to the recommendations of the judges.

CALL FOR PROPOSAL DETAILS.