Young people worldwide are increasingly recognizing the importance of environmental conservation. Their passion and innovative approaches often result in creative solutions for reducing waste, preserving natural resources, and combating climate change. Through innovative projects and various ideas, they demonstrate their commitment and contribute to preserving our environment while inspiring others with their actions. Although it may sometimes seem that their efforts go unnoticed or misunderstood, the opposite often occurs—they become pioneers and drivers of significant change. A testament to how well-conceived projects can gain recognition and attract attention is the invention by Daris Filović and Hadžera Đug from Bihać, fourth-year students in the mathematics and informatics department at the Richmond Park School.
These two talented young researchers have developed a project that ensures completely free central heating for households with no negative impact on the environment. The development of their patent began in 2023, and after numerous challenges and obstacles, they completed and successfully tested their invention in just under three months.
“The idea came to us from applying transformers, which overheat due to eddy currents. We thought about how to harness this physical force to generate thermal energy. Our patent works on the principle of electromagnetic induction and eddy currents that release thermal energy. If the alternating motor is powered by solar energy, we get completely free heating that is eco-friendly, as it does not produce any pollution in the form of smoke or harmful gases,” explain Daris and Hadžera.
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Medals at Prestigious International Competitions
They are proud that their invention has generated great interest and enthusiasm. Over the summer, these two young innovators participated in the prestigious Chinese Adolescents Science and Technology Innovation Contest (CASTIC) in Tianjin, China, where they won the gold medal. CASTIC, which has been held for 38 years, is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious competitions, bringing together representatives from 20 countries with over 500 projects.
In addition, Daris and Hadžera are two-time champions of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian Science Olympiad (BOSEPO), where they won gold medals within a single year, marking a first in the history of this prestigious competition for high school students. They proudly carry the award in the field of engineering, and in December 2023, they were also recognized for their short feature film.
They also had the opportunity to present their project at the Genius Olympiad in New York, the largest global competition for high school scientific innovations. In an exceptionally tough competition, they managed to secure third place, impressing the judges of this prestigious event. This success earned them partial scholarships to RIT University, one of the most prestigious in the world.
Prepared by Jasna Dragojević
The story was published in the new issue of the Energy portal Magazine ENERGY TRANSITION
