Welcome to the CCET-IEEE Student Contest homepage.  This contest features a paper design for a device that could promote solar photovoltaic applications. Such a device would be part of the emerging "smart grid." There will be $5000 in cash prizes.  The contest will accommodate both EE senior design projects, and, in a separate series of awards, graduate student participation.

A winning design may be selected by CCET (the Center for Commercialization of Electric Technology) to be further developed for commercialization--in which case the winning contestants may be hired as consultants to help build and test prototypes. 

To read the contest rules, follow the Rules link above.

 If you want to register, follow the Registration link.

Once you have completed your registration form, submit it, and within a few days or less, you will be sent a Username and Password.  With the Username and Password you will be able to enter other sections of this website including the FAQ link, where you can post an administrative or technical question, and our experts will answer it as soon as possible.  All questions and answers will be available for all registered contestants to see.

If you encounter problems getting responses via this website contact Bob Davis, CCET, by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Remember, the deadline for entering the contest is Nov. 30, 2008.  Prizes and plaques will be awarded this spring at the IEEE Region 5 annual meeting  in Lubbock, Tx.

Wishing you success in this venture,

Dr. Milton Holloway--Chief Operation Officer, CCET

Dr. Steve E. Watkins--IEEE Region 5, Student Activities Coordinator