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The smarter E AWARD 2025: Applications Are Now Open

November 4, 2024

One award, five categories, 15 winners and an abundance of innovative and intelligent ideas, products, services and projects:

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Preetesh Singh, NRI (Nomura Research Institute)

Senior Manager, Automotive Industry Consulting Group

India

Mr. Preetesh Singh works as a Specialist CASE and Alternate Powertrains for Nomura Research Institute Consulting and Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. He has been working on strategy and operational consulting projects for global automotive OEMs, suppliers, R&D organizations, and governments. He specializes in CASE and Alternate Powertrains and has spent over a decade on researching various topics related to Automotive Industry for the Indian and global markets. He has been instrumental in setting up the Policy Advocacy, ER&D and Alternate powertrain themes for NRI India Preetesh is a well-known thought leader in the Automotive industry, having written over 20 reports and articles in collaboration with associations and leading media outlets. He has also spoken at various webinars and conferences about Automotive industry, including Economic times, Assocham, PHD Chamber of Commerce, CVF, REI Expo, The Battery Show India, EV Reporter, Traffic Infra Expo, EMobility+, Battery India, The Smarter India, I-Tech Media, and others. Preetesh Singh has been actively spreading awareness of alternate fuel and powertrains and their role in future amongst the students by taking guest lectures on the alternate powertrains in different institutes such as NMIMS, Bits Pilani etc.

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Status Update on India's National Hydrogen Roadmap

Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 09:30 am - 11:00 am

This session will provide an overview of the progress, challenges, and future prospects of India's National Hydrogen Roadmap, including recent policy updates and international collaborations.

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Technological Advances in Green Hydrogen Production - Electrolytic vs Non-Electrolytic Processes

Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:45 pm

This session will explore advancements in electrolytic and non-electrolytic green hydrogen production technologies, comparing their efficiency, scalability, and costs for various applications.

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Stationary Energy Storage Solutions for Grid Stability

Thursday, February 13, 2025, 04:00 pm - 05:30 pm

This session will examine the role of stationary energy storage technologies in grid management, focusing on how advanced storage solutions can enhance grid stability, balance supply and demand, and support the integration of renewable energy sources like solar.

Speaker
Vinay Kumar Pabba, Vibrant Energy

COO

India

P. Vinay Kumar, COO of Vibrant Energy, backed by the Macquarie Group, is a Renewable Energy industry veteran with a track record of having built and managed ~ 3000 MW of Solar and Wind Assets. o As a Former CEO & MD of Brookfield Asset Management - India Renewables he was instrumental in launching Brookfield in the Renewables sector in India. He has also been an Independent Director on the Board of KKR-backed Virescent India which is one of India's first white-label RE InVITs. o Prior to Brookfield, he worked as COO of Greenko Group leading the Project Development Group. He built 3 GW of solar and wind plants including the world's largest solar plant (817 MW DC) in Kurnool (India) while at Greenko. Also part of the core team that dilgienced multiple acquisitions - including that of SunEdison's assets in India. o During prior stints with EPC companies in Transmission and Distribution, he executed largeformat transmission and distribution projects in India/Africa. Has experience across the Power Value chain (Generation, Transmission and Distribution). o Began his career with the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) where he spearheaded transformational IT initiatives for Indian Customs, like the Risk Management Systems (RMS) which won him the PM's award for excellence in Public Administration. He is also a recipient of the Finance Minister's Medal for best Officer and was also awarded the Samman Patra recognition. o Adjudged Solar Person of the year 2017 - by EQMag, among Solar heroes of 2018, and more recently among 100 most powerful solar leaders in 2021. He is a recognized industry thought leader, influencer in the clean energy industry in India. o Has a Bachelor's degree in Engg. from IIT Madras, PGDBM from XLRI Jamshedpur, and is a CFA.

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Call for Innovations in Energy and Mobility: Application Period for The smarter E AWARD in Five Categories Starts Now

Press Release – November 30, 2023

Munich/Pforzheim, November 30, 2023 – The smarter E AWARD moves into the next round and has been completely revamped. From December 1, 2023, companies will have the chance to submit their innovations or projects and compete for The smarter E AWARD – for the first time in five categories (Outstanding Projects, Photovoltaics, Energy Storage, E-Mobility and Smart Integrated Energy). The smarter E AWARD thus unites the renowned The smarter E AWARD, Intersolar AWARD, ees AWARD, Power2Drive AWARD and EM-Power AWARD. All applications must be submitted by March 15, 2024.

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From 2024, The smarter E AWARD will be presented in five categories.

As we move towards a renewable 24/7 energy supply, the electricity, heat and transport sectors are continuing to grow together. This is causing many market participants – from technology and solution providers to utility companies and municipal utilities – to rethink their approach. Companies are adapting their business models and an increasing number of them is starting to offer integrated solutions with PV modules, storage systems, EV-chargers, power-to-heat systems and energy management software.

It is not just the industry sectors that are taking an integrated approach, but also the renowned industry awards presented at The smarter E Europe: The smarter E AWARD will therefore be awarded in five award categories, uniting the previous The smarter E AWARD, Intersolar AWARD, ees AWARD, Power2Drive AWARD and EM-Power AWARD.

The award categories of The smarter E AWARD

Companies can submit their innovations or projects in the following five award categories to compete for The smarter E AWARD:

  • Outstanding Projects: Whether sector coupling, decentralized energy systems or applications in the areas of PV, storage systems, hydrogen, power grid or mobility – The smarter E AWARD in the Outstanding Projects category recognizes outstanding projects and products that have been integrated into a global renewable energy project. Its implementation must be fully completed between February 2022 and February 2024.
  • Photovoltaics: In the Photovoltaics category, The smarter E AWARD honors innovations in the solar industry – from solar cells and modules to PV components, mounting and tracking systems, and production technologies.
  • Energy Storage: Energy storage systems are key to a renewable 24/7 energy supply. For this reason, The smarter E AWARD in the Energy Storage category recognizes the most advanced innovations in the storage industry – be it energy storage technology, components or battery production technologies.
  • E-Mobility: In this award category, The smarter E AWARD honors industry innovations whose concepts and technologies make an important contribution to a successful mobility transition. The focus is on innovations in charging infrastructure, intelligent charging solutions, e-vehicles, mobility services or traction batteries.
  • Smart Integrated Energy: The smarter E AWARD for Smart Integrated Energy recognizes technologies and services supporting the efficient distribution and use of renewable energies, intelligent energy management for smart grids as well as the integration of prosumers, e-mobility and power-to-heat into a holistic energy system. It focuses primarily on grid infrastructure, energy services and operator models.

Requirements, criteria and procedure at a glance

Whether you’re participating in Munich, São Paulo, Mexico City, Gandhinagar or Dubai – all exhibitors of the international event series The smarter E and the associated individual exhibitions can enter their application for the renowned industry award from December 1, 2023 to March 15, 2024. International panels comprised of industry experts will thoroughly review and evaluate all submissions in terms of pioneering work, innovative power and economical and ecological benefits. The smarter E AWARD is awarded in five award categories on the evening before the opening day of The smarter E Europe on June 18, 2024 in the International Congress Center Messe München ICM.

For more information about the application, please visit: www.thesmartere-award.com

The smarter E Europe 2024, which encompasses four individual exhibitions (Intersolar Europe, ees Europe, Power2Drive Europe and EM-Power Europe), will take place from June 19–21, 2024, at Messe München.

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With the three parallel energy exhibitions Intersolar India, ees India and Power2Drive India, The smarter E India is India’s innovation hub for the new energy world.

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Gujarat EV Policy

Gujarat has been a pioneering leader in the solar industry.

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