BINUS Students Win 2nd Place at University Innovation Competition with RFID-Based EV Charging Station

Jakarta, 31 July 2025 – A team of BINUS University students has successfully earned 2nd Place at the BINUS University Innovation Competition, also receiving recognition as one of the Best Engineering Projects at the prestigious BINUS Awards. Their innovative project, BeEnergy, introduces an RFID-based electric vehicle (EV) charging station system designed for two-wheeled vehicles, offering a practical solution to one of the most pressing sustainability issues on campus.

From Concept to Award-Winning Prototype

The journey began with a simple but impactful observation: land vehicles are a major contributor to air pollution, and the limited availability of electric vehicle charging facilities often discourages students and staff from using e-motorcycles and e-bikes.

Motivated by this challenge, the team developed BeEnergy, a prototype EV charging station that combines RFID authentication with a secure, automated, and user-friendly system.

The project, officially titled:
“Design of Electric Vehicle Charging Station System for Two-Wheeled Vehicles (SPKLR2) Using RFID Technology,”
incorporates the following features:

  1. ESP32 microcontroller and Solid State Relay (SSR) for efficient control,

  2. Four charging modes tailored to different battery types,

  3. RFID-based authentication allowing one user per charger,

  4. Automatic timeout and locking system for safety and security.

During the competition, the team went through multiple phases—from proposal submission, prototype development, and TRIZ-based design problem-solving to creating an innovation video and presenting their project to a panel of judges.

Motivation and Team Spirit

“Our motivation was simple but strong: we wanted to create a real solution for a real problem in our own campus,” the team shared.

Limited EV chargers often lead to long queues and inefficiency, so the team saw this as an opportunity to deliver immediate impact while strengthening their technical and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.

The team members include:

  • Adinda Ardita Salsabila Rifai (B25, Industrial Engineering)

  • Bryan Jeremiah L (B26, Computer System)

  • Warrick Wilsen (B26, Computer System)

Pride, Learning, and Real Impact

Winning the award was a proud and emotional moment for the team.

“This project is not just about the competition,” they said.
“It’s about the learning process, teamwork, and realizing that our ideas can truly benefit others. It gives us confidence that students can contribute meaningful solutions to sustainability challenges.”

The achievement marks not only a milestone for the team but also highlights BINUS University’s commitment to fostering innovation and sustainability through hands-on, real-world projects.

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