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SolarPower Europe awards prize for start-ups

As part of the Solar Power Summit, which is taking place online this year, the organiser SolarPower Europe (SPE) is offering a prize for young companies in the solar industry. The focus is on digital applications and innovative storage solutions. SPE is accepting applications for the Digital Solar & Storage Award until 31 August. Applications for the prize are open to all young companies that have developed solutions in the field of digitalisation of photovoltaics and storage applications and have at least 20 employees.

The prize: a cash prize and support

The winners will receive a cash prize of 5,000 euros endowed by Enerparc. They will also be able to present their solution at the Solar Power Summit and receive coaching from Bee Founders, a Belgian agency specialising in supporting young companies in the environmental and climate protection sector. In addition, they will be able to present themselves as a company on the Solar Power Summit website and will receive free membership of SPE for one year.

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The finalists will be presented during the virtual meeting of the European solar industry on 30 September 2020. The winner will also be determined during this event. This year, the Solar Power Summit will take place from 28 September to 2 October as an Internet event for reasons of public health. Applications for the Startup Prize can be submitted on the Solar Power Summit website. (su/mfo)