Top 10 finish students Team Epoch in global competition coding for sustainability

TU Delft Dream Team Epoch has achieved ninth place in their first competition of the year, the CityLearn Challenge. Engaged in a battle with 110 other teams from around the world, including Microsoft, the TU Delft students developed a new AI algorithm that contributes to better and smarter energy systems. The CityLearn Challenge 2022 revolved around making the best use of green power from solar panels. By using an artificial intelligence (AI) model, energy consumption of consumers can be predicted. The model can then make the best choice at any time between storing or using the energy. At the same time, the algorithm takes into account energy prices and greenhouse gas emissions from power generation. In this way, AI can help consumers use energy with both the lowest price and also the fewest emissions.