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Innovations for tomorrow: The winners of the Smarter E Awards 2025
Find out which innovative solutions in the field of renewable energies were honored at the smarter E AWARD 2025 in Pforzheim.
Innovations for tomorrow: The winners of the Smarter E Awards 2025
On June 12, 2025 it was that time again: The The smarter E AWARD 2025 recognized 15 outstanding award winners from various areas of renewable energy. These innovation forges show how much potential there is in today's technologies - both for the market and for the environment.
There were particularly exciting developments in the “Photovoltaics” category. Took first place7Secondsolarfrom Cape Town with its software-as-a-service solution AUTOPV, which makes planning multi-megawatt PV systems much easier and shortens the planning time by up to 50%. AlsoLONGi Solar Technologystands out with the Hi-MO X10 solar module, which reduces shading losses by up to 70% with a module output of up to 670 watts and an efficiency of 24.8%. Followed closely byWeidmüller interface, whose ultra-compact surge protection for PV systems offers special protection for solar systems.
Energy storage thought innovatively
The winners of the “Energy Storage” category are no less impressive. Scores hereCMBlu Energywith an organic SolidFlow battery planned for series production in 2026. It offers a long-term storage capacity of 200 kWh and is made entirely of recyclable materials, without any rare raw materials.Hydrostoralso set new standards with its emission-free compressed air storage solution, which promises a service life of up to 50 years and at the same time requires less space and water than classic pumped storage power plants. This principle is particularly exciting because compressed air storage stores energy mechanically using compressed air under high pressure. Heat is generated during compression, but this can also pose a challenge as it is important for efficiency and is lost when temperatures are too high - a challenge that must be overcome.
Another highlight in this category is the battery systemSAMSUNG SDI-U8A1, which provides an uninterrupted power supply and comes with a 10-year guarantee.
The future of e-mobility
The “E-Mobility” category presented several innovative projects. Here it ledFriedrich GmbHwith hersURBAN ROOF, a solar carport that can achieve up to 60% more energy production. These modular structures can be set up quickly and offer space for up to 40 parking spaces. In improving battery technology stands outSAMSUNG SDIwith a special technology that significantly reduces the risk of thermal runaway in electric vehicles. That too40 kW SiC high performance charging modulefrom Shenzhen Kehua Hengsheng Technology shows that progress in e-mobility is progressing rapidly.
In addition to all the innovative products, “Outstanding Projects” were also recognized, with projects such as the sustainable cooling systemBeCoolfromPhaesun, which supplies small and micro traders in Kenya, as well as theLONGi Hydrogenwith the largest electrolyzer for green hydrogen. Another highlight is that ofKarlsruhe Institute of Technologydeveloped BiFlow system, which is a combination of lithium-ion and vanadium redox flow battery and saves over €18,000 annually and saves up to 20 tons of CO₂.
The Energy experts emphasizes that developments in storage technologies will play a key role in the future energy market, and these award winners impressively demonstrate how the challenges of climate change can be addressed with innovative approaches.