Edgecom Energy is thrilled to announce its victory in the prestigious Shell New Energy Challenge. The competition took place during SLUSH 2024 in Helsinki, Finland. This globally renowned startup and tech event brings together founders, investors, and industry experts to celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship.
Among over 100 applicants worldwide, Edgecom Energy emerged as one of two winners, alongside HyperHeat. The finalists presented their groundbreaking technologies to an expert jury during the two-day event. This recognition highlights Edgecom Energy’s leadership in energy management and its alignment with global sustainability efforts.
Driving Energy Efficiency Through Innovation
Edgecom Energy’s innovative AI-driven energy management system optimizes energy consumption for industrial and commercial facilities. By enabling real-time monitoring, integrating renewable energy sources, and providing actionable insights, this technology helps reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. Moreover, it enhances overall efficiency, making it a game-changer for energy management.
Tanner Behrend, Strategic Growth Manager at Edgecom Energy, expressed excitement about the win:
“Winning this competition is a major validation of our work. It highlights our ability to address market trends and the global challenges Shell is working on. This recognition shows our progress and supports our vision of scaling our solutions globally.”
A Collaborative Path Forward
As winners, Edgecom Energy and HyperHeat will collaborate with Shell to shape and execute their projects. Furthermore, this partnership gives both companies access to invaluable knowledge, resources, and a global network. With this support, Edgecom Energy is well-positioned to expand its solutions, including the AI Energy CoPilot and dataTrack™. These innovative tools are designed to optimize energy efficiency, provide actionable insights, and significantly reduce emissions for industrial and commercial facilities. By leveraging these groundbreaking products, Edgecom Energy continues to drive the transition toward a more sustainable and energy-efficient future.
Visit the New Energy Challenge website to learn more.
