SUMMARY
My project tackles melting Arctic sea ice by developing hybrid energy panels. I researched the impact climate change has on polar bear habitats and identified a need for sustainable energy. By combining photosynthetic and piezoelectric materials, I created a prototype that generates energy in all light conditions with minimal ecosystem disruption. This project shows the potential for scalable, renewable energy in extreme environments, helping preserve polar bear habitats, contributing to global climate balance, and offering a cost-effective clean energy solution.
challenge
I identified key stakeholders including biomimicry researches, engineers, the general public, polar bears themselves and more. These cross disciplinary groups need sustainable energy solutions to preserve sea ice habitats, reduce energy costs, comply with regulations, and ensure reliable energy production. The general public also benefit from increased awareness about Arctic sea ice preservation. These needs were identified through research, highlighting the importance of addressing these gaps for the project’s success and scalability.
Outcome
The project resulted in innovative hybrid energy panels combining photosynthetic and piezoelectric materials to generate energy in all light conditions. This addresses key stakeholder needs and market gaps by preserving sea ice habitats for polar bears, providing a cost-effective and clean energy solution, and minimizing ecosystem disruption. The panels offer a reliable energy source for machines that create large ice blocks to be released into Arctic waters, contributing to global climate balance and raising public awareness about preserving Arctic sea ice.
