Registration is now open for the global Go Green Competition, challenging students and young entrepreneurs to create innovative, affordable, and sustainable energy solutions. The competition focuses on identifying and supporting grassroots innovations that improve access to clean energy, boost local economies, and create lasting community impact.

The 2025 theme,”renewable energy for life and livelihood,” emphasizes two key areas: solar-powered agriculture (including pre/post-harvest activities,storage,and processing) and solar-powered microbusinesses in sectors like retail,services,refrigeration,manufacturing,and production.

The top three teams will receive a share of €10,000 in seed funding: €6,000 for first place,€2,500 for second,and €1,500 for third. In 2023, team Skylarks from Pakistan represented the Middle East and Africa in the competition.

Competition Details and Benefits

“Furthermore, it is an opportunity for students to gain hands-on mentorship, access valuable learning resources, and secure critical seed funding to turn their ideas into reality.”

Launched in 2011, the competition is supported by youth education, entrepreneurship, and access to energy programs. Participants are encouraged to design solutions that are affordable, sustainable, locally sourced, and innovative, aligning with real-world needs and local capabilities.teams can register on the Go Green Competition website, with registration closing on 31 May 2025 and project proposals due by 30 June 2025.

To support project development, participants gain access to the “Get into Energy Transition” course via Schneider Electric University, designed to upskill them on key sustainability and energy transition concepts. Each team will also be matched with a mentor, offering tailored support in refining their solution, developing business models, and understanding the practical impact of their idea.

Expert Insight

“Through the Go Green Competition, we’re not just challenging youth to think creatively, we’re investing in their potential to become the next generation of energy innovators,” says Tanya Ramlagan, VP of human resources for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric.