2025 Entries now open!
We are pleased to announce that 2025 entries for the Energy Breakthrough are now open!
2025 Schools Handbook, Pushcart Handbook, HPV and EEV Vehicle specifications & Trial Regulations released
Drumroll please! The 2025 Schools Handbook, Pushcart Handbook, HPV and EEV Vehicle specifications & Trial Regulations for the Energy Breakthrough have now been published!!
2025 Entry Fees
We are pleased to confirm our 2025 entry fees for the Energy Breakthrough. The fees were initially announced in a news bulletin back in September 2023, but we wanted to share a reminder ahead of our entries opening date on Wednesday 12th March. Fees to all categories remain unchanged from our previous announcement EXCEPT for our Sphero Global Challenge Robotics, which was first introduced in mid-2024.
Key EB Dates for 2025
Welcome to 2025! Where schools across Victoria are gearing up for the Energy Breakthrough in teams culminating in our five day event in Maryborough on 19th - 23rd November. Here's a list of the key dates schools need to know about!
The Winner of the 2024 Sustainability Award is …
The Winner of the 2024 Sustainability Award is ... EPSOM PRIMARY SCHOOL! PLUS a High Commendation for Ballarat High School for their team’s enthusiasm and valued support volunteering with the Sustainability Pit Crew.
VIDEO: HPV Secondary Highlights (2024)
Extreme heat, rain, carnage. The 24 Hour Secondary Trial at the Energy Breakthrough in Maryborough truly delivered a spectacle this year. So sit down, grab and snack, get comfortable, and enjoy the highlights of this year's 2024 Energy Breakthrough. Produced and filmed by the amazing Ty Hall.
2025 Energy Breakthrough dates: 19 – 23 Nov 2025
The Energy Breakthrough will return from Wednesday 19 November - Sunday 23 November 2025 in Maryborough, Victoria. Entries will open in March 2025!
2024 edition continues the tradition of innovation, excellence and overcoming epic challenges
2024 edition of the Energy Breakthrough continues the tradition of innovation, excellence and overcoming epic challenges
EB 2024 – Saturday Preview
DAY 4 SCHEDULE.: SATURDAY 23rd November - With all the judging behind us - now there's just a 24 hour Trial to be run and won!
VIDEO: HPV Primary Highlights (2024)
The HEAT was on, but our HPV Primary school teams raced tremendously throughout the 14 hour trail, presented by Transport Victoria. Watch the highlights video on YouTube now.