Innovative energy-saving solar greenhouse idea wins

Spearheaded by Abir Werzgan, Hajar Werzgan and Omrane Derhy, Team GreenOverMorrow was awarded the title in recognition of their automated greenhouse solution: an IoT and AI-enabled, XaaS (Everything-as-a-Service) solution using solar panels alongside grid and crop data to reduce energy losses, save water and cut carbon emissions.

The judging panel, made up of senior executives from Schneider Electric and AVEVA, was particularly impressed by the applicability of the winning solution and the passion shown by the winning team to have a positive impact on farming in their region.

The judges congratulated all the finalists for their outstanding work, insightful presentations and the immense energy they showed. They commented that "Team GreenOverMorrow's winning solution combines optimized energy management with a subscription service business model and can potentially unlock more sustainable food production, not just in Morocco, but in other parts of the world."

The winning team, who are students at ENSAM University of Casablanca and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Ben Guerir, will receive a 10,000 euro cash prize. Seven other teams - each representing a different region - made it through to the final round of the competition. All participants received mentorship to help them fine-tune their ideas and pitch to the judges.

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Photo: Schneider Electric

Source: Agritech Tomorrow