The energy category of Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Awards honors renewable energy projects, new battery technology, and any other creative solution for clean power and better electricity distribution. This year’s winner is a thermal battery from Fourth Power, which could ultimately be 10 times cheaper than traditional lithium-ion batteries and store power for as long as a month. Read more about its efforts here, and see all the honorees below.
Finalists
Geothermal system implemented in a landmark NYC building, Brightcore Energy
ONE Circle, Our Next Energy
Honorable Mentions
Remote grid program, PG&E
eDynamic green hydrogen system, Verdagy
Electrified trailer platform, Range Energy
High-energy-density lithium-ion cell, Amprius
Lithium-ion transport and separation technology, EnergyX
PowerNode EV fast-charging stations, Electric Era Technologies
Explore the full list of Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas, 281 projects that are making the world more accessible, equitable, and sustainable for everyone. We’ve selected the companies, organizations, and nonprofits making the biggest impact across 50 categories, including architecture, energy, finance, transportation, and more.
