When is Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware!?

Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware! takes place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM (America/Los_Angeles).

Where is Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware! held?

Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware! takes place at OAK - Informal Spaces (formerly Port Labs), 2044 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA, Oakland, United States.

How much does Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware! cost?

Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware! is free to attend. Register on the event page to secure your spot.

Who is organising Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware!?

Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware! is organised by informal spaces - OAK. You can find more of their events on Rifio.

How many people are attending Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware!?

40 people have registered so far out of 40 available spots.

How do I register for Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware!?

You can register for Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware! through the original event page on Luma. Click the "View on Luma" button above, or save it to your Rifio account to get reminders.

How long is Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware!?

Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware! runs for approximately 12 hours, from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM (America/Los_Angeles).

Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware! — Oakland | Rifio

Name: Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware!
Start: 2026-04-22T17:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-04-23T05:00:00+00:00
Location: OAK - Informal Spaces (formerly Port Labs), 2044 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

About this event

What Is This?

This is not a pitch competition. This is a build-a-thon.

The Open Energy Hackathon brings together engineers, developers, and hardware builders to work directly with real renewable energy equipment: solar inverters, EV chargers, battery storage systems, and energy meters. You will write code that controls physical hardware. You will build integrations that solve problems communities are facing right now.

Hosted by Energy IoT Open Source (EIOT), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Associate Member of the Linux Foundation Energy, this is our second annual hackathon dedicated to open source energy technology.

Last year, 90 people registered for our inaugural event during SF Climate Week. This year, we are scaling up with more challenges, more hardware, and more ways to make an impact.

Whether you are a firmware engineer, a full-stack developer, an embedded systems hobbyist, or an electrical engineer curious about microgrids, there is a challenge here for you.

Join us to experience first hand open hardware and software to solve some key energy challenges and help us translate the benefits with AI.

RSVP to save your spot for the event!

Challenges are listed below, join our Zulip channel, an open source Slack, to read the details.

Challenge Themes

Programmable Microgrid: Plug, Play, and Own Your PowerRevive Stranded EV Chargers with Open Source and SunSpec StandardsFlexible Interconnection Modeling: Design a Microgrid for a Constrained Grid Using EASICooperative Cloud: Remote Microgrid Management at ScaleFlux AI Dev Kit: From Prototype to Production HardwareBring your own open energy challenge!

TEAM Structure

You can start viewing detailed info about the challenges on our community portal hosted in Zulip!

Teams will form on the day as well!

Sponsorships and Prizes

Direct message us for sponsorship tiers and volunteer opportunities with added perks.Follow our channel partners SunSpec Alliance and Linux Foundation EnergyVisit our co-host Informal Spaces for a sneak preview of hacking areasNESL.energy - 20% OFF on pre-fab meshEMS PCB boards ready to hackCollaborate on Flux.AI on open PCB designs for meshEMS or mInverterDonate for our Open Source Lab!

By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.

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About Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware! in Oakland

Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware! is a free independent taking place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at OAK - Informal Spaces (formerly Port Labs), 2044 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA, Oakland, United States. This independent is organised by informal spaces - OAK. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. Currently 40 people have registered out of 40 spots. The event runs for approximately 12 hours.

Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware! — key details

Date:: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time:: 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM (America/Los_Angeles)
Duration:: 12 hours
Location:: OAK - Informal Spaces (formerly Port Labs), 2044 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA, Oakland, United States
Price:: Free
Format:: In-person
Organiser:: informal spaces - OAK
Attending:: 40 registered

What to expect at Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware!

Join this independent over 12 hours for an engaging session of learning, discussion, and networking with fellow attendees.

Who should attend Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware!?

This independent in Oakland is ideal for:

developers and engineers looking to build and prototype
students interested in hands-on coding challenges
AI and machine learning enthusiasts and practitioners
sustainability and climate tech professionals

Why attend?

Free to attend — no financial commitment required

Oakland event — April 2026

This evening independent is part of the growing events scene in Oakland. Whether you're based in Oakland or visiting for the independent, it's a great opportunity to connect with the local community. Browse more upcoming events in Oakland on Rifio.

Topics and categories

Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware! covers topics including AI, Climate, Tech, SF Climate Week 2026. Find similar events by browsing these topics on Rifio.

Frequently asked questions about Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware!

When is Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware!?: Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware! takes place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM (America/Los_Angeles).
Where is Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware! held?: Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware! takes place at OAK - Informal Spaces (formerly Port Labs), 2044 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA, Oakland, United States.
How much does Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware! cost?: Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware! is free to attend. Register on the event page to secure your spot.
Who is organising Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware!?: Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware! is organised by informal spaces - OAK. You can find more of their events on Rifio.
How many people are attending Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware!?: 40 people have registered so far out of 40 available spots.
How do I register for Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware!?: You can register for Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware! through the original event page on Luma. Click the "View on Luma" button above, or save it to your Rifio account to get reminders.
How long is Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware!?: Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware! runs for approximately 12 hours, from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM (America/Los_Angeles).

Open Energy Hackathon 2.0 - AI, Mesh, and Hardware!