Adama Toure

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Adama Toure is a graduate of the Renewable Energy Engineering program at Oregon Institute of Technology and a 2023 NSF Innovator Research Program participant at Aalborg University in Denmark. While at Aalborg, he conducted research on photovoltaic (PV) cell degradation and pioneered a low-cost technique for solar panel fault detection and classification. Upon returning to the U.S., he continued this work through his Capstone project, participating in multiple competitions and earning recognition at the Invent Oregon 2024 Prototyping Competition.

Driven by a profound mission to improve energy security in developing countries and combat climate change, Adama co-founded SEPT with his classmate, Jordan Harris-Toovy, to make second-life solar panel a viable energy solution for underserved communities. Through second-life solar applications, SEPT addresses a critical gap in the solar industry by preventing decommissioned solar panels from ending up in landfills. The key challenge of second-life solar applications is the performance mismatches that solar panels develop over time, which decreases efficiency and can pose safety hazards. To solve this problem, Adama and his teammates have developed an advanced sensor and machine learning system, enabling real-time monitoring of individual solar panels, and providing compliance with rapid shutdown safety regulations. By making solar panel reuse viable, They reduces waste, contributes to a circular economy, and expands clean energy access for underserved communities worldwide.

Invent Oregon 2024 Visionary award winner

Adama Toure

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