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Power the Future of Energy Optimizationat Huawei Nuremberg Tech Arena 2025
Utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are essential for building a more flexible, resilient, and sustainable power grid.
Maximizing their impact requires smart control, and that’s where Energy Management Systems (EMS) come in. These algorithms determine when to charge or discharge a battery based on real-time market signals, playing a crucial role in grid stability and economic efficiency.
This is your opportunity to drive innovation at the heart of the energy transition. In this competition, you’ll work with real-world data to develop an EMS algorithm that optimizes BESS operation using wholesale electricity prices and participation in ancillary services such as Frequency Containment Reserve (FCR) and automatic Frequency Restoration Reserve (aFRR).
Bring your ideas to life and help shape the future of energy.
Challenge
The competition consists of three main optimization challenges:
Operation Optimization:Maximize revenue by determining the optimal charge/discharge strategy for a BESS based on market prices and participation in ancillary services.
Investment Optimization:Identify the best European countries to achieve the highest return on investment (ROI) over a 10-year period by installing a utility-scale BESS.
Configuration Optimization: Optimize the BESS configuration by selecting the most suitable battery setup to ensure the highest battery lifespan while maximizing revenue.
Why participate?
Hack for Innovation
Collaborate with peers to create groundbreaking solutions.
Showcase Your Skills
Present your ideas and prototypes to industry experts and tech leaders.
Network and Collaborate
Connect with brilliant minds and potential collaborators worldwide.
Learn and Grow
Participate in workshops led by top professionals in the tech field.
Win Big
Compete for a chance to win up to 6,000 Euros in prizes.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative event.
Sign up now and push the boundaries of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Prize pool
Gold prize
The sum of 6,000 €
(divided equally between each member of the winning team)
One winning team in total.
Opportunity for future research collaboration with Huawei.
Silver prize
The sum of 4,000 €
(divided equally between each member of the winning team)
There will be two winning teams.
Bronze prize
The sum of 2,000 €
(divided equally between each member of the winning team)
English-speaking students from across the European Union are invited to participate in the Huawei Nuremberg Tech Arena 2025. Whether you’re aBachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD student,this is your opportunity to put your skills to the test and demonstrate what you’re capable of.
Form teams of1-3 members. If you're a Bachelor's student, we highly recommend joining a team with Master's or PhD students for a more enriching experience. However, if you're confident in taking on the challenge alone, we fully support your decision. This is your time to shine—show us what you’ve got!
