CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM),  Jammu won the final round for Solar Mech works on Solar Thermal Technology as a standalone system that works on CHP (Concentrated Heat & Power), an innovation model mentored by the scientists of CSIR-IIIM, Jammu under CSIR Jigyasa Epic Hackathon-2024.Giving the detail of the contest, a spokesperson of the Institute said that a total of 960 submissions were received by CSIR from all the CSIR institutions throughout the country, and later on, 64 ideas/models were shortlisted which were mentored by CSIR institutions. The Award was presented in an event under CSIR-Jigyasa Hackathon- 2024, held today at CSIR-IGIB, New Delhi.

Pertinently, CSIR-IIIM developed technology called as Solar Mech works on Solar Thermal Technology as a standalone system works on CHP (Concentrated Heat & Power) and proves to be an efficient Solar Energy Technology which works on principle of cyclic air expansion and contraction by Temperature difference converting Heat Energy into Mechanical Energy.It features a low resistance generator that uses electromagnetic induction for Direct Mechanical to electrical energy conversion. The USP of demonstrated Technology is its functionality as Reversible Heat Pump.