A hackathon with an award tag of ten thousand pounds (£10,000) has been opened to United Kingdom-based students, academics, and SMEs, among others.
The hackathon has been sponsored by various entities, such as the Energy Technology Partnership (ETP), the National Grid, the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (ORE), and ScottishPower Renewables (SPR).
It will be held ben October 28 and 29 and will take place at the Glasgow Science Centre.
Hackathon to take 36 hours
Participants in the hackathon will use thirty-six hours in the provision of an authentic wind farm Power Available (PA) measurement. This will entail utilizing data availed by functioning wind farms.
The contest shows the fundamentality of digitization and data proficiency in availing PA insights required in the construction of a wind farm.
Dr. Conaill Soraghan, digitization and data leader of Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, asserted that they were delighted about the hackathon as it would give different players the chance to show their expertise in innovative and creative prototypes.
He also proclaimed that the National Grid had objectives of attaining a PA sign from all working wind farms covered. As a result, this would be instrumental in availing a practical case example that would provide the needed insights.
Entrants have also been given the choice of participating as an individual or a maximum of six (6) member team.
Hackathons are instrumental in coming up with solutions for various challenges as technology has proven to be an incredible problem-solver. For instance, a student at the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) has created a 3D kidney model to assist in the training of surgeons.
Technology is also helpful in the education sector as education gamification has surpassed thirty percent (30%) whose primary goal is enhancing learning outcomes. As a result, ninety percent (90%) of Indian engineers are eyeing gamification.
