The energy market has seen rapid changes in recent years with the rise of renewables, decentralization of the energy system, regulatory uncertainties and disruptive new technologies.

Click below to view The Utilities strategic challenges, focus areas and priorities and learn what each utility is looking for from Free Electrons.

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Through Free Electrons, leading utilities worldwide collaborate to drive innovation and accelerate the energy transition.

American Electric Power USA
AusNet Services Australia
DEWA Dubai
JERA Japan
SP Group Singapore
TEPCO Japan

The Utilities share their perspectives on why Free Electrons works

At EDP, we firmly believe in a philosophy of Open Innovation which thrives through collaboration and the fast adoption of innovative solutions. Free Electrons is a one-of-a-kind utility driven program tailored for business acceleration with startups. By co-developing solutions with these entrepreneurs, we’re not just investing in technology and impacting shareholder value - we’re investing in a more sustainable and resilient future.”
Tomás Moreno
Tomás Moreno
Head of Innovation Ecosystem
Free Electrons leverages the ecosystem as a strategic asset, relying on the agility and responsiveness of start-ups as well as sharing experiences with industry partners. This approach challenges our traditional methods and promotes faster development and integration of new technologies.
Mathieu Johnson
Mathieu Johnson
Principal Vice President, Strategy and Development
At ESB we are driven to make a difference and have committed to bringing new cutting edge solutions to our customer base. Since its first edition the Free Electrons program has afforded ESB the opportunity to work with the world’s leading energy start-ups. The relationships and connections made during the program help us to innovate and collaborate in order to meet our ambitious goal of Net Zero by 2040.
Marguerite Sayers
Marguerite Sayers
Deputy CEO
ESB
The Free Electrons Accelerator Program enables CLP to work with some of the world’s smartest and most dynamic innovators on solutions to 21st century, digital energy challenges. With our industry leadership across Asia Pacific markets spanning Greater China to Australia, CLP is excited by the opportunity to partner with the best startups to create transformative new energy technologies and applications for individuals, businesses, cities and governments.
David Simmonds
David Simmonds
Chief Strategy, Sustainability and Governance Officer
CLP Holdings Limited
Origin sees the enormous potential of combining the best ideas with those companies capable of delivering them at significant scale. By leveraging all the expertise of the many partners involved we are confident extraordinary outcomes will be reached.
Anthony Lucas
Anthony Lucas
Chief Financial Officer
Origin Energy
It's a perfect match - smart startup ideas meet a transforming corporate that is re-inventing itself and has established lean and agile structures that speak “startup” and “corporate” language alike. We can help startups scale fast; startups can help us with the best possible products. We go outside to innovate from within.
Stefan Padberg
Stefan Padberg
Managing Director
E.ON Innovation Co-investments Inc
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