The smarter E AWARD – Championing the Energy Game-Changers
Focusing on intelligently connected concepts and solutions for the efficient generation, storage and use of energy, The smarter E is the world's leading exhibition and conference series for the new energy world. The innovation hub unites the four exhibitions Intersolar, ees, Power2Drive and EM-Power to take an in-depth look at cross-sector solutions and technologies for an intelligent, sustainable and cost-effective energy supply.
This cross-sector approach can only be driven by innovations. This is why The smarter E AWARD shines a spotlight on solutions and concepts that draw on renewable energy, decentralization, and digitalization to intelligently connect all aspects of energy in the electricity, heating and transportation sectors. Outstanding Projects recognizes realized projects undertaken in the areas of solar, storage, energy management and clean transportation.
Category Outstanding Projects
Innovation is driven by role models and pioneers. That is why we are looking for outstanding projects or products that have been incorporated into a global project in the field of renewable energies. The projects need to be exemplary for global future applications, unique in their expression and realization, and must have been fully completed between February 2021 and February 2023.
The smarter E AWARD in the category Outstanding Projetcs honors realized projects in:
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Energy storage (with/without PV)
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Grid infrastructure and solutions for the integration of renewable energies
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PV applications (residential, industrial and commercial use)
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Solar thermal applications
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Energy management/energy services
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Decentralized energy systems
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Utility-scale projects
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Energy autonomous regions
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Micro-grid solutions
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Off-grid solutions
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Charging infrastructure/e-mobility
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Green Hydrogen
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Sector coupling (electricity, heat and mobility)
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Others
Application 2023 - your chance to shine in the spotlight
To win The smarter E AWARD 2023 you will be in the running with numerous competitors with innovative and interesting submissions, and will have to convince the critical and knowledgeable jury. Only those participants who carefully and precisely complete the questionnaires and provide the information requested in a convincing way will succeed. Read our important tips for a successful application carefully.
- Take a look at the quick facts to take your chance for 2023!
- Applications have to be submitted via the AWARD Portal by 12:00 am, midnight (CEST) on March 17, 2023.
- Subsequent to your initial information, there is an overview of the questions that must be answered in the online questionnaire either as free text or with a checkbox. In addition to the information about the project, further information on the company and contact is requested.
- Terms and Conditions of Participation in the AWARDS 2023.
The smarter E AWARD Winners 2022
Innovative business models, projects and products were presented by the winners of The smarter E AWARD 2022. This year, the lucky winners were honored in a virtual AWARD Ceremony, which was attended by viewers from all over the world via live stream.
The award in the category Outstanding Projects was presented to:
All about the AWARD Winners 2022
All about the AWARD Finalists
The award in the category Smart Renewable Energy was presented to:
All about the AWARD Winners 2022
All about the AWARD Finalists
Testimonials of The smarter E AWARD
Nina Römer & Julia Strahlhoff
Stakeholdermanagement & Development DA/RE platform, TransnetBW GmbH
The smarter E AWARD Winner 2022
"We are very proud that our IT platform DA/RE has been awarded the smarter E AWARD 2022. Winning the award rewards the hard work and enthusiasm the whole team put into this long-term project. This shows the innovative strength and the close cooperation at eye level between the grid operators TransnetBW and Netze BW in the development and implementation of the DA/RE platform. We were particularly pleased that the jury described our project as "extremely smart", "extremely logical" and "highly applicable" and recognized its importance for the energy transition in terms of grid stabilization and security."
Stephan Schindele
Head of Product Management Agri-PV, BayWa r.e.
The smarter E AWARD Winner 2021 – Smart Renewable Energy
"We are honored to be recognized by The smarter E Award 2021 for our Agri-PV solution. Winning the award not only proves that our work is among the best in the industry, but also that innovations like Agri-PV play a crucial role in the successful implementation of the energy transition globally. We have spent a lot of time and money in the development of this project, and it is great that our effort was now recognized by the jury. This gave us a lot of tailwind for the discussion with politicians and stakeholders to further increase the awareness of our win-win solution."
Martin Hackl
Global Director Solar Energy, Fronius International GmbH
The smarter E AWARD Winner 2020 - Smart Renewable Energy
„Winning The smarter E AWARD 2020 increased the awareness of our Solhub, a system solution for producing, storing and using green hydrogen. It is the perfect decentralized refuelling station for ecologically produced, green hydrogen, in particular for heavy-goods and long-distance transport. Companies and other organisations can produce their own green hydrogen from solar and wind power and power their vehicles using fuel cells without producing any emissions."
Sajjad Khan
Galapagos General Project Manager, Siemens AG
The smarter E AWARD Winner 2019 – Outstanding Projects
“The smarter E Award is a great recognition for our pioneering hybrid solution based on 100% renewables on the Galápagos Islands. It underlines the future-proof approach of this first of its kind local energy system, which replaces diesel and eliminates the associated environmental risks. And, of course, it pays great tribute to all our colleagues worldwide who contributed to the project’s outstanding success.“
Evaluation Criteria The smarter E AWARD
A. Pioneering Character (30%)
- Exemplary effect of the project and the impact on the use of renewable energy
B. Uniqueness (15%)
- Uniqueness of the project compared to existing solutions and applications
C. Economic Benefits (10%)
- Economic benefits for the owner or operator of the project
- Demand, markets and marketing strategy
D. Benefits for the Environment and Society (10%)
- Environmental benefits and socially relevant features
E. Degree of Technological Innovation (20%)
- Technological advancement
- Technological creativity and quality
F. Proof of Innovation (10%)
- Completeness and conclusiveness of the proof
G. Presentation (5%)
- Format and quality of description and presentation
- Extent of application documentation
The smarter E AWARD Jury
Jonathan Gifford
Editor in Chief - pv magazine global edition
pv magazine group GmbH & Co. KG
Nina Munzke
Team Leader Stationary Storage Systems
Karlsruhe Institut of Technology (KIT)
Hans-Christoph Neidlein
Senior Editor at pv Europe
Alfons W. Gentner Verlag GmbH & Co. KG
Camila Ramos
Managing Director
CELA - Clean Energy Latin America
Prof. Juzer Vasi
Professor at Department of Electrical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Dr. Sean White
Professor & IREC Certified Master Trainer
Diablo Valley College & White House Solar
AWARD Ceremony
Every year, the official AWARD Ceremony reveals the AWARD winners on a grand stage. The ceremony is attended by high-caliber dignitaries and brings together visitors, exhibitors, representatives and decision-makers from the international renewable energy industry, as well as national and international press representatives.
The presentation of the 2022 award winners took place as part of The smarter E Europe in Munich on May 10, 2022.