Start-up challenge:
Innovative tech for solar generation
As global leaders in the energy industry, at Iberdrola we are firmly committed to the transition towards a sustainable and environmentally-friendly energy model. In line with this commitment, we have made significant investments in renewable energies, especially in the implementation of large-scale wind and solar energy projects.
Innovation and collaboration with start-ups and research centres are fundamental to our strategy to continue leading the change towards a cleaner energy future.
We have teamed up with the National Association of European Business and Innovation Centres (ANCES 
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The Challenge
Our challenge to you is to search for innovative solutions, both digital and related to the technological equipment – or hardware – in the field of photovoltaic solar power.
We are interested in any type of technology that can improve efficiency, reduce costs, increase durability or help integrate PV systems into different environments. Some areas of our interest include but are not limited to:
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Building integration: Solutions for customers to integrate solar panels into buildings and structures in an aesthetic and functional way.
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Solutions that improve integration with nature: Solutions that integrate photovoltaic systems in agricultural environments (agrovoltaic energy) or solutions that improve biodiversity around installations.
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Life cycle optimisation: Technologies that improve the construction, operation, maintenance and recycling of PV systems. This includes tools for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance, such as advanced sensors, data analysis software and artificial intelligence systems.
We invite all start-ups and entrepreneurs to submit their proposals and join us in this exciting challenge. The solutions chosen will have the opportunity to work with Iberdrola on a pilot and potentially scale up their technology globally.
Start-up challenge:
Innovative technologies for solar generation
- February
- March
- April
- May
February
7 de February
Launch of the challenge
Call for proposals
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Sending the applications received on a weekly basis -
Screening of proposals by business -
Interaction with an external supplier for doubt-solving
March
8 de March
Analysis
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Analysis of the proposals received on the basis of the information in the form and the evaluation criteria -
Clarification meetings with start-ups -
Shortlisting
