Over the next five years global annual electricity demand is set to be 50% higher on average compared with the average across the previous decade, according to research from the International Energy Agency.
This demand is said to be driven by manufacturing, electrification and digital infrastructure, presenting a vast opportunity for smarter grid growth.
Google is announcing, for the second year in a row, the open call for applications for its ‘Google for Start-Ups Accelerator’, supporting start-ups that are using AI to modernise grids and create energy efficiency and security.
The equity-free programme is designed to support climate-tech innovators developing next-generation sustainable energy solutions through artificial intelligence.
Running from September to November, the initiative blends virtual sessions with in-person collaboration, linking founders with Googlers, energy utilities, investors and technical specialists.
