Get awarded as an Energy Game Changer
The renewable energy market is booming – for a reason.
The smarter E innovation hub presents technologies, solutions and business models for the new energy world – and honors pioneers and innovators in the energy sector for the invaluable contribution they make to the industry and society as a whole. The best in each class will receive the The smarter E AWARD, the Intersolar AWARD, the ees AWARD, the Power2Drive AWARD and the EM-Power AWARD, respectively, with the latter two being presented for the first time in the upcoming year. Starting from December 1, market leaders, SMEs, start-ups, as well as plant and system owners can submit their application.
The smarter E AWARD
The smarter E AWARD honors unique projects for the generation, use or smart integration of renewable energies. In 2022, this award went to Fluence Energy GmbH and their pilot project Grid Scale BESS. The project was for a battery-based energy storage system within a transmission system in Vilnius, Lithuania, to make the region more energy independent. Another project that received a The smarter E AWARD was Fenecon GmbH’s project Tokai 2 for a stationary storage system combining new car batteries with used batteries from electric vehicles to provide a primary balancing reserve to stabilize the grid. The Smart Solar Irrigation System (SirriS), a project by the Center for Renewable Energy Services which also received an Award in 2022, supplies solar power for sensor-controlled irrigation pumps in Bangladesh.
Intersolar AWARD
The Intersolar AWARD puts photovoltaics companies and their innovations center stage. Photovoltaic modules with high-efficiency cells, reduced shading losses, lead-free modules and reusable transport units were but some of the innovations that made it into the final round of the Intersolar AWARD in 2022. Gamesa Electric were recognized for their high-performance PROTEUS PV4700 central inverter for large solar parks, REC Solar for the Alpha Pure lead-free photovoltaic module and M10 Solar Equipment were honored for their innovative shingle matrix interconnection system for solar cells.
ees AWARD
The ees AWARD is the innovation prize of the storage industry and honors groundbreaking products and solutions for efficient, comprehensive energy storage. The EnerOne battery storage system by Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the STABL SI 100 modular multi-level converter by STABL Energy and the Voltfang Industrial commercial storage system made from second-life car batteries are all examples of innovative products – and winners of the ees AWARD 2022.
Power2Drive AWARD
The first Power2Drive AWARD: 2023 will see the first award for innovations in the field of electromobility. The prize will go to companies with innovative products, services and business models in the areas of charging infrastructure (smart charging solutions), electric vehicles, mobility services, vehicle-integrated PV and traction batteries – in short, companies whose concepts and technologies are contributing to making a smart, sustainable mobility transition happen. Players with a can-do attitude and pioneers who intelligently interconnect the energy and the mobility sectors, who save resources or who drive and establish electromobility are eligible for this award.
EM-Power AWARD
2023 will also see the first EM-Power AWARD for outstanding technologies and services supporting the efficient distribution and use of renewable energies, intelligent energy management for smart grids and microgrids as well as the integration of prosumers, e-mobility and power-to-heat (P2H) into a holistic energy system. Key topics include grid infrastructure, energy services and operator models.
All eyes on you
With award emblem stickers for your booth, special markings in exhibitor lists, and the opportunity to present your innovation on stage, your company will stand out of the crowd.
Shine with us
A comprehensive marketing package with numerous press releases, promotion materials, website and social media activities will shine the spotlight on your innovation.
Get recognized
Promote your innovation at the exhibitions of The smarter E worldwide and in the marketplace by using the AWARD Winner and Finalist emblems as a proven seal of innovation.
Let's celebrate
Network with the decision makers of the industry, find new partners and customers and benefit from the broad trade press coverage of the AWARD Ceremony as part of The smarter E Europe.
