The Global Energy Startup Program

Free Electrons wishes to recognise the value of the individuals who strive to foster and cultivate new ideas through encouraging and inspiring those around them (more info here)

FE is all about impact and this will be a session for FE Alumni startups to showcase how collaboration and its learnings can lead to success.

Michael Liebreich is the Founder of BloombergNEF (BNEF) the leading provider of primary research on clean energy, advanced transport, digital industry, innovative materials, and commodities.

With Michael’s incredible expertise in clean energy, gas, energy technology, and advanced transportation we can expect the best insights on financial, economic and policy implications of industry-transforming trends and technologies! Stay tuned!

After 7 months of this digital FE Journey we’ll bring the 15 Startups of the 2020 cohort to stage so that they can pitch their technology, their journey and their long term vision under three main topics: SENSING THE GRID, SMART CITIES and SMART TOOLS & RENEWABLES & EFFICIENCY. Check the finalists here and make sure you put this session in your agenda to get to know who is changing the course of the Energy sector.

Let’s take advantage of the digital format. This a call to action to the Energy Ecosystem! We invite different perspectives, experiences, and knowledge to join what will be a hands-on workshop. There will be four main topics from which you are invited to choose:

• Data in Energy – “How can data be used to bring new value in the energy market” // moderated by Mafalda Freitas
• Energy in Cities – “How will cities generate & manage energy in the future” // moderated by Assunção Cruz
• Paths Towards Green Energy and Carbon Neutrality – “What possible paths are there for carbon neutrality and green only energy in our sector?” // moderated by Cláudia Ferreira
• Energy in mobility – “What are the opportunities for the energy industry in the mobility sector? // moderated by Manuel Tânger

The greatest minds in the energy sector can collectively look into what may seem the same old challenges with different perspectives, think outside the box, go beyond what is apparent and come up with futuristic solutions. Together we can design better energetic ways – for all!

From more than 800 applications from all over the world, this cohort of FE2020 represents the best of the best in the energy sector. They are experts in their field and we want to put them in the Spotlight. This session will run in 3 parallel panels: Data in the Energy Industry, Future of Renewable Energy, and Sustainability in Business: myth, madness, or must?. These sessions will be moderated by the Utilities. Not a David vs Golias, but more of we are all in this together! You don’t want to miss it!

Energy Investment opportunities through the lens of covid-19 pandemic

Synopsis: 2020 is said to have been a challenging year for businesses. The spread of covid-19 dealt a severe, unexpected shock that impacted people and markets around the globe. Many businesses are wondering how to navigate the demand and supply shocks, and thinking, what’s next? Hear from top VCs in the energy sector on their Global and Asia insights on navigating such periods of uncertainty and volatility, and how innovation remains key for a green and sustainable recovery.

In the Startup Ecosystem, the venture capitalists have the knowledge, the money and the power to fuel innovation. These are the experts who have eyes on startups and in the future. Under the topic: “Energy Investment opportunities through the lens of covid-19 pandemic” we will have four incredible experts who will take us on this journey:

• Frederico Gonçalves, Principal, EDP Ventures and Board Member at EDP Ventures Brazil
• Matthieu Bonamy, Partner, Idinvest Partners
• Remy de Tonnac, Partner, ETF Partners
• Wang Fei, Investment Director and International Cooperation Director, TusStar

Moderator will be May Liew, Head of Sustainability and Open Innovation at SP Group

The most awaited moment! The C-level of the biggest Utilities in the world will participate in this talk to discuss the topic: “The Energy Transition in the New Normal – Navigation or Acceleration?”. This will be an exclusive opportunity with the participation of:

• António Vidigal, CEO Innovation at EDP
• Chuah Kee Heng, CEO Sustainable Energy Solutions at SP Group
• Jerry O’Sullivan, Deputy Chief Executive at ESB

and Moderation of Kristen Panerali, Head of Electricity at World Economic Forum.

What a better way to end this Ecosystem day than to get to know who is behind the camera? We will have meaningful conversations in small groups for business speed dating. Do show up, we promise it will be worth it!

An opportunity for the FE Utilities to do a sincere overview of this edition, from the challenges to the conquests – FE2020 deserves a true and inspired celebration!.

This is the motto for the most awaited award! The big prize of $200.000USD will be given to the best Startup who has proven itself along the way.

We know! We can’t believe it either – but you know that by now! Dear Startups, you are now part of the “FE Family” and you are welcomed as Alumni! Dear Utilities, take some rest, we will soon re-start! What a ride! It was an honor to share this journey by your side! You know that there are no goodbyes, so let’s just celebrate, with you! See you soon!