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The concept of tenant electricity involves delivering the electricity generated on the roof of a rental building or in its immediate vicinity directly to the tenants of the building. This way, the locally generated electricity from renewable sources is to be used on-site, which is intended not only to decentralize the power grid. Tenant electricity is also meant to be an incentive for landlords to install solar systems on the roofs of their buildings. However, high administrative hurdles make this difficult. The startup Solation has developed solutions for this – and simultaneously links tenant electricity with social engagement. In the interview, CEO and co-founder Sebastian Hugl reveals more about his company.

For the third consecutive year, consulting firm Publicis Sapient is calling for participation in the Global EnergyTech Awards. The awards honor outstanding start-up innovations from the energy sector. The application deadline is August 31, 2023.

With its platform for smart meter users – known as smart meters – Zählerfreunde has now convinced several investors. The pre-seed round of the Munich-based startup is backed by Enpulse, Capacura, and business angel Erich Wex.

Ampeers Energy receives an investment in the double-digit millions from Sistems together with the Austrian Federal Real Estate Company. The joint investment is intended to form the basis for a one-stop shop.

The Global EnergyTech Awards, hosted by Publicis Sapient, search worldwide for unique transformative technology solutions in the energy industry. Startups and innovators can apply until September 30, 2022.