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Monday, July 20, 2015
New challenge awards $40,000 for the best solution to recycling LPG cylinders in Africa
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Ideas to Impact, the DFID-sponsored programme that supports research and development in climate technologies for development, is launching a call for proposals for high-value alternative uses for substandard cylinders, so that they can be recycled and removed from LPG distribution channels. The winning ideas will be awarded $40,000.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is a clean-burning, portable, and efficient fuel that is increasingly used in many developing countries for cooking and heating. However, the existence of a large number of aging cylinders constitutes a worrying safety hazard due to lack of maintenance, putting populations in danger and ultimately hinding the growth of a successful LPG market.
Ideas to Impact, is calling all challenge solvers to put forward ideas for creative and high-value applications for recycling the LPG cylinders that bring about safety, environmental, economic (e.g. job creation), and social benefits.
The proposals will be evaluated by a judging panel composed of LPG and energy access experts, with a final decision being made by the Ideas to Impact Consortium. The Consortium aims to grant up to 4 awards from a total prize pool of $40,000 for the solutions that meet the success criteria.
Submissions to this Challenge must be received by 11:59 PM (US Eastern Time) on September 7, 2015.
If you believe you might be able to solve this Challenge, please follow the link below to find further details and submit your proposal.
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