Modern companies are increasingly faced with the need to optimise their energy consumption. Rising electricity tariffs encourage businesses to look for innovative approaches to reduce costs. Heating and lighting in offices account for the majority of costs, making these areas prime targets for energy efficient solutions. Through innovation, businesses can reduce up to 25% of their energy costs while contributing to a lower carbon footprint. Below are 10 startups from around the world that offer cutting-edge energy-saving technologies.
↑ The top 10 global startups in energy efficiency
↑ Sylfen: Energy from hydrogen for building autonomy
This Grenoble-based startup has developed a system to store excess solar energy and convert it into hydrogen for later use. This approach provides buildings with 60-80% autonomous energy, significantly reducing their carbon footprint. The solution is ideal for medium-sized commercial facilities, enabling significant energy savings. In addition, the technology facilitates the integration of renewable energy in urban infrastructure. Sylfen is actively expanding its presence in Europe with sustainable solutions for businesses.
↑ Enapter: Modular electrolysers for pure hydrogen
Enapter offers compact and versatile electrolysers that operate with surplus energy from solar or wind installations. These devices find applications in industry, transport and residential construction, contributing to the transition to clean energy. The company is actively deploying their solutions in international projects, demonstrating high efficiency and ease of integration. Their technology is already in use in dozens of countries, helping businesses transition to sustainable energy. This makes Enapter one of the leaders in hydrogen energy.
↑ Beem Energy: Solar panels for small businesses
Startup Beem Energy has developed a system of compact photovoltaic panels that can be installed in offices or small commercial properties. Installation takes less than an hour, and the panels are managed through a user-friendly app that allows real-time monitoring of energy consumption. Thanks to this system, companies can save hundreds of euros annually. The ease of implementation makes this solution particularly attractive to small businesses looking to become energy efficient.
↑ Energiency: Artificial intelligence for energy management
This startup provides a platform that analyses the energy consumption of businesses and offers solutions to optimise it. Using artificial intelligence, the system identifies weaknesses and generates recommendations to reduce energy costs. Energiency helps industrial companies save up to 20 per cent on energy costs while improving overall process transparency. Their technology has already become an integral part of major manufacturing chains in Europe.
↑ Ecojoko: Home solutions for small businesses
Ecojoko introduces a simple system for monitoring and managing energy consumption that can be easily integrated into the work environment of a small business. The application allows real-time monitoring of appliances and identifies the most costly ones. The resulting data helps to reduce costs and rationalise energy use. This is particularly useful for entrepreneurs looking to minimise overspending.
↑ SolarEdge: Solar panel optimisation
The Israeli startup specialises in developing intelligent systems for controlling solar installations. Their inverters improve the performance of solar panels, allowing businesses to significantly reduce their energy costs. SolarEdge is actively working to deploy their solutions in Asia, Europe and the Americas, promoting energy efficiency.
↑ Lansey: Radiators with lithium-ion batteries
Lansey has developed innovative smart radiators that charge during off-peak hours and operate during periods of maximum energy consumption. Such systems allow offices and residential buildings to save up to 30% on heating costs. The devices are already being used extensively in the business segment, providing high efficiency with minimal installation costs.
↑ EcoCO2: Energy saving assistant for businesses
The US startup offers a platform that guides a company's energy through an in-depth audit. The system analyses data related to energy consumption and CO2 emissions, offering personalised solutions to reduce them. EcoCO2 targets SMEs, helping businesses become environmentally responsible.
↑ Datafarm: Green data centres
Datafarm develops technology for green data centre operations, offering the use of on-site biogas to power servers. This technology converts organic waste into energy that is used to both run and cool equipment. Through this approach, companies are reducing their carbon footprint and saving up to 1,500 tonnes of CO2 annually.
↑ Greener: Energy-saving solutions for Latin America
Greener develops systems to optimise energy consumption in commercial and industrial facilities. Their technology has already helped hundreds of companies in Latin America reduce their energy costs. The startup is actively adopting sustainable practices and expanding its presence in the global market.
↑ Conclusion
Energy conservation is becoming a key focus for businesses looking to reduce costs and adopt sustainable practices. The startups on our list offer innovative solutions that are suitable for both large enterprises and small businesses. Implementing these technologies helps not only to save money, but also to take care of the environment by creating new standards of energy efficiency. The world is changing, and energy saving startups are becoming its main drivers.
Wilfredo Huppert
Wilfredo Huppert is a war journalist with 25 years of experience. He has spent most of his life in military journalism, wars and military-political conflicts, treason investigations and much more.