Synergy Hackathon

Freeing Local Energy: Let's build the future of energy, together.

Next event - April 23rd, Post-hackathon Meetup
Tilburg, The Netherlands

[Synergy Hackathon @synergyhack]

⚡️ Join us at the kick-off of inspiring SYNERGY post-hackathon series of meetups!

Reconnect with SYNERGY community, learn about the progress of hackathon participants, and get involved in the projects.

Closing drinks & live music included!

Register at https://t.co/w9wHUbTwYa

[Synergy Hackathon @synergyhack]

Wow! What an energy blast ⚡️ we created last week together with 21 teams, and 4 challenges during 48 hours of innovation at @TheGrnVillage @tudelft.

Together, we are indeed more than the sum of our parts.

Thank you! 👏

Check out our after movie:
https://t.co/aecCw4hAts

[☀️ Leon-Gerard Vandenberg 🇳🇱🇨🇦🇦🇺 Math+e/acc @Leon_Vandenberg]

@synergyhack @MarcoSteek @TheGrnVillage @arashaaz @mayaVirg @GemeenteDenHaag @vangeest @zuid_holland Fantastic and strong finish #Dutch 🇳🇱 #PolderPower #TheGreenVillage @2tokens_org @SunifiedEnergy @tudelft https://t.co/WZCrH8hdop

[☀️ Leon-Gerard Vandenberg 🇳🇱🇨🇦🇦🇺 Math+e/acc @Leon_Vandenberg]

Synergy Hackathon #2Tokens #Sunified #UNITYsensor @SunifiedEnergy #SynergyHackathon
@SynergyHack @2tokens_org #DistroEnergy

SYNERGY TEAMS AND PROBLEM OWNERS
Today, I stand before you fueled by a mission that transcends business and personal ambition, inspired by the wisdom of the past and driven by the promise of a sustainable future.

The mission, deeply rooted in our DUTCH heritage, is the essence of hacking & cooperation and is not a dream. It is a tangible reality ready to unfold.

Imagine, if you will, the Polders of our homeland. These foundations and community symbols of yesteryear showcased the collective effort and resilience and taught us a powerful lesson: When we unite, harnessing our shared strengths and resources, we can conquer even the most daunting challenges. We can even push back the ocean. This spirit of collaboration, transparency, and openness is not just our history; it's our genetic blueprint guiding us towards a safe, brighter, greener future.

In the spirit of this enduring legacy, I invoke the memory of my opa, Leo Vandenberg, and our Opas and Omas, our family heritage, who understood the value of working together for the common good.

Today! Our world stands at a crossroads where the need for sustainable energy solutions has never been more urgent.

A paradox confronts us: despite our capability to produce and store renewable energy locally, bureaucratic red tape and outdated regulations stifle our progress, imposing fines and barriers that disconnect us rather than unite us.

Can we change and forge a new path that empowers us all? Imagine a hyper-local marketplace, a platform where energy is produced, consumed, and shared freely, peer-to-peer, without limits.

A place where the technology of today—decentralized token and telemetry technology—brings to life the administration, transparency, and smart contracts that make this dream possible.

This isn't just a vision; it's a viable solution, a blueprint for a future where energy flows as freely as water, backed by the security and efficiency of the blockchain.
Yet, for this vision to become reality, we need more than just technology; we need systemic change. We call upon our Distribution System Operators (DSOs) to introduce fine-grained metered pricing incentives and local incentives for flexibility, embracing the potential of our communities to revolutionize energy consumption and distribution. Apportioned accessibility to the grid is paramount.

Together, we can transform our energy landscape from centralized behemoths to a vibrant, decentralized network of local producers and consumers, all linked to the Dynamic EPEx market. This is not just about energy; it's about transparency, democracy, and empowerment.

As we embark on this journey, we look to you, We become the field guides, our ambassadors of change, to join us in championing this cause. We can dismantle the barriers that stand in our way, paving the path towards a sustainable, decentralized energy future.

This is our call to action: a DO TANK.
(via the TU Delf - The Green Village and Industry Partnerships)

Let's start with a STEP, a JUMP, and a LEAP for tangible collaboration in the face of this adversity.

Together, we can redefine the essence of community, harnessing the power of our collective will to usher in a new era of energy independence and polder-powered sustainability. 💚

[Jack and the Blockstalk @theblockstalk]

Great to be part of @synergyhack with so many smart people and interesting solutions. Jumping into energy problems:

80% of problems are general across sectors relating to trust, culture, politics, legal and institutions

20% of problems in energy are energy specific problems

[Anna 🇺🇦 @annaaa888_]

.@Alliander at @synergyhack:

🫂 Social adoption. How do we create a system that is inclusive?

💻 Technology. How do we provide technology that is so user friendly that social adoption will come naturally?

⚡️ Market. How can people produce and produce their own energy?

[Synergy Hackathon @synergyhack]

The last chapter of the hackathon unfolds with team pitches! 📢✨

After 48 hours of hard work, innovation, and collaboration focused on energy challenges, teams are ready to present their solutions. All ready to dive into the most important - the 49th hour 🚀

[Synergy Hackathon @synergyhack]

⏳ It's the final countdown - one hour to go!

Teams are sprinting towards the finish line, putting the last touches on solutions crafted over the past 48 hours. Let's bring these innovations to life!

Go go go! 🚀

#SynergyHackathon #energy

[Synergy Hackathon @synergyhack]

The beats echoed through the night on Day 2 of the hackathon! 🌙🎶

As we gear up for the final day of team pitches, the #energy is electric. Let's code, innovate, and make this last stretch unforgettable!

#SynergyHackathon #renewableenergy

[Tonomy Foundation @TonomyF]

The Tonomy team accelerating the future of the Green Energy Transition at the Synergy Hackathon. @PangeaWeb4 is striving towards enabling a sustainable future for all humankind.

[Anna 🇺🇦 @annaaa888_]

Day 2 of the hackathon! 🚀🚀

[Synergy Hackathon @synergyhack]

Mid-term check-in at the Synergy Hackathon! 🚀⚙️

We're halfway through, and teams are delivering outstanding mid-term pitches. The ideas are flowing, and the #energy liberation journey is in full swing!

Go, go, go!

[Synergy Hackathon @synergyhack]

@MarcoSteek @TheGrnVillage @arashaaz @mayaVirg @GemeenteDenHaag @vangeest @zuid_holland @Leon_Vandenberg Let's go! 🚀⚡️

[Marco vSteekelenburg @MarcoSteek]

First day @synergyhack at @TheGrnVillage, discovering #IOE #InternetOfEnergy, with @arashaaz @mayaVirg and lots of others. Our challenge: a Laadplein in @GemeenteDenHaag. With special DJ @vangeest!

[Synergy Hackathon @synergyhack]

Coding through the night brings the whole new #energy 💫

DJ spinning tunes, teams hustling on complex energy challenges and pushing the boundaries to its max!

Who said hacking can’t be a party?! 🎧

[The Green Village @TheGrnVillage]

🚀 De @synergyhack is van start! 48 uur lang werken ruim 150 deelnemers aan oplossingen voor een groene #energietoekomst. ⚡ @tudelft is samen met @VattenfallNL challengeowner: hoe kunnen we zorgen voor 100% betrouwbare energie uit hernieuwbare energiebronnen? Succes, hackers! 🔒

[Synergy Hackathon @synergyhack]

Feel the #energy, few the buzz! ⚡️🔗

Teams are breaking barriers and letting go of the past while exploring new innovative approaches to free local energy.

#SynergyHack2024 #SynergyHackathon

[Synergy Hackathon @synergyhack]

🌐🚀 Ready, set, innovate!

The countdown to our #SynergyHack2024 has started.

Get ready to join forces with brilliant minds in the quest for sustainable energy solutions. 🔋

Let the hacking begin!

[☀️ Leon-Gerard Vandenberg 🇳🇱🇨🇦🇦🇺 Math+e/acc @Leon_Vandenberg]

DAY1 @SynergyHack @Alliander
#SynergyHackathon at @tudelft @thegreenvillage @2tokens_org @SunifiedEnergy

https://t.co/qc9pKeXnZw

[Synergy Hackathon @synergyhack]

We kick off the #SynergyHackathon 2024 at @thegreenvillage in @tudelft today! 🚀

Get ready for the countdown to begin!

Enjoy the coming 48 hours 💻