For the tenth time, The smarter E Europe, Europe's leading trade fair alliance for the energy industry, will present the Energy Transition Award (German: Energiewende Award, EWA) to the most innovative energy suppliers on June 25, 2026, in Munich. The award recognizes outstanding municipal utilities whose innovative solutions and strong commitment make a significant contribution to transforming the energy industry in the fields of electricity, heat, energy efficiency, and mobility.

Sharing Knowledge, Mastering Challenges-As part of the award ceremony, winners from the DACH region will take part in panel discussions, offering valuable insights into their success stories. They will present their solutions and outline the key challenges and opportunities of the energy transition from their perspective.

For the third time, the Energy Transition Award will also be presented internationally, honoring companies in Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Through this initiative, The smarter E Europe and EUPD Research recognize lighthouse companies that serve as role models through their commitment and innovative strength. The aim is to foster knowledge sharing and inspire energy utilities across Europe.

Inspiration for Europe-The key drivers will showcase their solutions and strategies in an exclusive panel discussion addressing the specific characteristics of their respective markets. Participants will gain first-hand insights into how the energy transition is being advanced in these countries, which challenges have been successfully overcome, and which innovations can serve as models for the rest of Europe.

The Energy Transition Award is a joint initiative of The smarter E Europe and EUPD Research.
Its mission is to honor pioneers whose innovation, sustainability efforts, and dedication contribute significantly to achieving Europe's climate goals.

Further information is available at:
www.energiewende-award.de/en/