The German energy agency DENA and the World Energy Council have launched a competition for start-up companies around the world with innovative ideas that contribute to the low-carbon energy transition and climate protection.
Applications are open until 31 January for the Start Up Energy Transition Awards 2019 for five different categories, including low-carbon energy production and smart devices and storage.
The other three categories are innovative mobility, intelligent grids, platforms and cyber security and a special prize for quality access.
The three most promising applicants in each section will be invited to pitch their ideas at the annual summit of the SET initiative on 9 April next year in Berlin. The winners will be announced later that day.
DENA chief executive Andreas Kuhlmann said: “With the SET Award we are looking for the top innovators in the energy transition.
“Our global SET community is growing rapidly. In the past two years, we had roughly 1000 applications from 88 countries.
“Some of our finalists have been very successful in developing their business. Every start-up dedicated to promoting clean energy is most welcome to join our initiative and apply for the SET Award 2019.”
World Energy Council secretary general Christoph Frei said: “If we want to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals and climate objectives, we need to accelerate the energy transition through smarter policies, powerful new business models and technologies.
“SET identifies the best 100 start-ups and innovators to facilitate partnerships and support the transition.
“The Council is proud to be a partner of this dynamic platform and through it, move the needle towards a more sustainable energy system.”