Here are the 16 startups selected for the European program.
Capture Energy (United Kingdom): all-in-one software for battery storage that maximizes energy efficiency and revenueDeepgrid (Sweden): an automated virtual power plant that coordinates flexible energy sources to help balance the Nordic electricity gridEasySolar AI (Poland): automated design and lead-gen software helping solar installers quote entire neighborhoods and cut sales costs by 80%EH Group (Switzerland): a system powering zero-emission aviation, maritime, and heavy transportElvy (Sweden): software that optimizes home energy usage by managing the flow of power between a home, the electricity grid, and local devicesGrid Edge (United Kingdom): technology that automatically manages building energy to reduce carbon emissions while keeping tenants comfortableHylight (France): hydrogen-powered autonomous airships that use AI to inspect power lines and pipelines in an eco-friendly wayKyra (Switzerland): software that forecasts power grid capacity to help developers invest in energy projects with less riskMitiga Solutions (Spain): software that analyzes climate risks to help clean energy and power grid operators build more resilient systemsNomadic (Germany): autonomous drones that recharge by perching on power lines and provide continuous, real-time grid inspectionReblade ApS (Denmark): AI-guided maintenance drones that repair eroding wind turbine blades 10x faster than manual maintenance to maximize power outputRTDT Laboratories (Switzerland): technology that adjusts wind turbine performance based on site-specific conditions to maximize energy productionSMPNet (United Kingdom): software that optimizes networks in real-time, helping utilities increase grid capacity without building new hardwareSolship (Italy): an AI operating system that automates 24/7 energy trading across battery fleetsWerover (United Kingdom): a continuous acoustic monitoring system that listens for wind turbine blade damage to help operators prevent major failuresZendo Energy (United Kingdom): software that optimizes data center energy usage to maximize computing performanceImagine the future of energy
Over the coming months, we will work closely with the founders of these startups to help them scale their businesses. They’ll get dedicated technical mentorship from Google’s AI and energy experts, and access to Google digital tools and technologies.
All of these startups align with our ongoing efforts to power our global infrastructure growth with innovative solutions for the grid. This includes pioneering solutions like demand response capabilities at our data centers, catalyzing new energy storage technologies, and investing in energy efficiency solutions for the communities we call home.