Katowice HackoWatt: AI and energy in homes with solar panels

30 September 2026 is HackoWatt’s final day according to the University of Silesia programme. The event was scheduled for 28–30 September at spinPLACE, ul. Bankowa 5 in Katowice, with online participation also possible.

What problem does the challenge address?

The student challenge concerns AI-assisted energy management in households with solar panels. Scenarios include weather, generation and consumption data. We do not report winners or project outcomes before organizer confirmation.

From a demonstration to real-world use

For anyone watching a demonstration, a key question is what the proposed tool was compared with. An attractive chart can illustrate an idea without establishing how it would behave in different conditions or with missing data.

What to check in results presentations

Check whether the authors explain assumptions, evaluation and limitations. A cost-reduction claim needs a defined scenario and baseline. A student experiment’s result should not be transferred directly to every solar-panel owner’s bill.

When subsequent results appear, look for a project description and organizer confirmation rather than just a team name. A useful part of a student presentation can also be explaining what failed and what would change in a further test.

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