On 11th October 2020, four students from IEEE UPM has joined Maker Fair IEEE YESIST 12 with Agrivoltaic Kitchen Garden (AvKg) project. AvKg is an invention that provides the means of incorporating green energy using solar photovoltaic system and crops cultivation through the kitchen garden concept.
The objectives of this programs are to expose the students about the innovation and technology nowadays. Maker Fair is a unique window of opportunity for the innovators, makers, creators and Tech enthusiasts to showcase their marvelous products to the international community.
Key outcomes of the events:
- Promoting IEEE and enhancing the visibility of IEEE organization in educational activities.
- Provide commercialization platforms as well as encourage research and innovation among universities, research institutions and industry.
This event is an international project competition established by IEEE Madras Section and IEEE Education Society to encourage the participants to come up with innovative ideas for the social and Humanitarian from 10 October until 17 October 2020. This event is held online because of Covid-19.
On 11th October 2020, UPM IEEE PES had set up a project to be shown during the online event. AvKg’s research group from the Faculty of Engineering UPM proudly presents the Agrivoltaic Kitchen Garden for IEEE YESIST 12 Maker Fair. The Agrivoltaic (AV) system is a combination of photovoltaic solar panels and plants.