Welcome to the
Jamaica Solar Challenge!
THE CHALLENGE
Design a project to inspire your community & communicate the benefits of solar ENERGY.
See the winner of the 2018 Jamaica Solar Challenge:
We are thrilled you are interested in the Solar Challenge.
ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED.
Below you will find all the necessary information and guidelines on the challenge as well as how to apply, the prizes and much more.
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**NOTE: Prize money has been INCREASED since this video was filmed - 1st prize is now JA$75,000!
Guidelines
We want you to create an innovative way to inspire your own community to understand the benefits of solar energy.
Get creative! Submissions can take a variety of forms, whether they’re recorded, written, displayed, or performed.
SOMe possible projects could include:
Designing a solar art project that inspires your community
Creating a guide to solar energy projects in your area
Writing and singing a catchy and informative song that could be played on the radio
Animating a short video to be spread through social media
Writing an essay or editorial on how your community can benefit from renewable energy
Writing and performing a short skit or play about solar energy in Jamaica
A poster or banner with a convincing message
Or anything else you can think of!
Winning projects will be those that demonstrate creativity and an ability to educate people about the benefits of renewable energy for Jamaica.
Some points you may wish to consider:
How much money can be saved in your community by using solar?
How can solar create jobs for Jamaica?
How will Jamaicans benefit from solar energy?
What is Jamaica already doing with renewable energy?
How have other islands in the Caribbean used solar? What can Jamaica learn and what can it teach?
In addition to cutting carbon emissions, what are the environmental benefits of solar energy?
How did Jamaica traditionally generate its electricity?
For more information on the benefits of renewable energy check out this video.
For updates, monitor our Facebook and Twitter feed for news articles relevant to the project.
age restrictions
This competition is open to those under the age of 26 on April 30th 2018. Entrants do not need to currently be enrolled in an educational institution to apply.
Prizes
Prize money
1st Prize - JA$75,000
2nd Prize - JA$40,000
3rd Prize - JA$12,000
bresheh Backpacks
Prize winners will also receive school backpacks donated by Bresheh
AWARD ceremony
Winners will be invited to attend an awards ceremony in Kingston to present their projects to a group of VIPs from government, business and civil society. Expenses to travel to Kingston will be provided.
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