Here are the Top 10 INSPIRE Award MANAK Project Ideas on the theme: “Energy” – perfect for school students , especially for science exhibitions and real-life innovation-based competitions.
These ideas focus on renewable energy, conservation, and smart use of power, and are low-cost, creative, and working model-friendly.
1. Solar-Powered Multi-Use Charger (for Villages or Disaster Relief)
- Concept: A solar panel-based charger for mobile, torch, and fan – helpful in rural/no-electricity zones.
- Tech: Solar panel + battery + USB circuit.
- Impact: Portable, eco-friendly power backup.
2. Wind-Powered Street Light (Model)
- Concept: Street light that lights up using mini wind turbines.
- Tech: Small DC motor as wind turbine + LED + battery.
- Impact: Promotes wind energy, especially in windy areas.
3. Footstep Power Generator
- Concept: Generates electricity when people walk over a pressure pad.
- Tech: Piezoelectric plates or spring mechanism + LED.
- Impact: Useful in schools, malls, public places for free energy.
4. Automatic Street Light Using LDR
- Concept: Turns street light ON at night and OFF in the morning automatically.
- Tech: LDR sensor + relay + LED.
- Impact: Saves electricity, smart automation.
5. Bicycle Dynamo Power Generator
- Concept: Charge a mobile or light up LED while pedaling.
- Tech: Bicycle + dynamo + power bank/LED.
- Impact: Promotes fitness + electricity generation.
6. Waste to Biogas Model
- Concept: Convert kitchen/animal waste into biogas (demo model).
- Tech: Plastic bottle model, valve pipe, slurry (optional for demo).
- Impact: Encourages renewable gas energy use.
7. Low-Cost Solar Water Heater
- Concept: Use of black pipes and sunlight to heat water.
- Tech: Coiled black pipe + thermocol box + transparent sheet.
- Impact: Easy for rural use, energy-saving.
8. Wireless Power Transfer (Model)
- Concept: Light an LED without direct wire connection.
- Tech: Copper coils + transistor + power source.
- Impact: Future technology concept – wireless charging.
9. Solar-Powered Cooler/Fridge (Model)
- Concept: Runs a mini cooling fan using solar energy.
- Tech: Solar panel + Peltier cooler module/fan.
- Impact: Useful for vaccine transport or rural areas.
10. Energy-Efficient Cooking Stove (Chulha)
- Concept: Traditional stove redesigned to use less wood and emit less smoke.
- Tech: Insulated clay/bricks + air inlet + chimney.
- Impact: Reduces indoor pollution and saves fuel.