Welcome to CleanerGrid

Win €6,000 (and €6,000 for your third-level institute!) by contributing to Ireland's clean energy transition!

What is CleanerGrid?

CleanerGrid is a competition for third-level students, working as individuals or in teams of up to six people.

Entrants are asked to present their vision of what the growing energy sector will need to look like in 2050 to have sustainably achieved net-zero emissions.

Participants will be required to submit a report of 10-20 pages outlining their vision, along with a slide deck or video presentation explaining their ideas.

The top teams will be shortlisted and invited to EirGrid’s offices to deliver their presentation in front of a judging panel of industry experts.

Once the competition opens, entrants will receive a document with further instructions on what is expected, along with helpful links.

Who Can Apply?

Anyone enrolled in a third-level institute in the Republic of Ireland, below Phd level.

Prize Fund

1st prize - €6,000 for student team + €6,000 for third-level institute

2nd prize - €3,000 for student team + €3,000 for third-level institute

3rd prize - €1,000 for student team + €1,000 for third-level institute

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Alongside the prize money, the competition will allow participants to showcase the ability to work in a team and to innovate

The winners of the competition will get the opportunity to present their concept to industry experts, with the chance for your project to be featured on EirGrid.ie!