ENERGY GLOBE WORLD AWARD 2023

We proudly present the best environmental projects in the world

Global Environmental Visionaries Honoured

Trondheim, 25th of January 2024 - The ENERGY GLOBE WORLD AWARD 2023, a prestigious event celebrating innovative environmental projects and their creators, has announced its winners. The awards were presented in the categories Earth, Fire, Water, Air and Youth with each project impressing the jury with its unique approaches and sustainable solutions.

Winner Category Earth: AMIDOUL Foundation from Algeria

The AMIDOUL Foundation from Algeria was recognized for its project "The Sustainable City Of Ksar Tafilelt Tajdit." The sustainable city in Ghardaïa, Algeria, is a groundbreaking model for addressing local challenges in arid regions. The AMIDOUL Foundation successfully created almost a thousand houses and a 6-hectare Eco Park to meet water demand and enhance climate resilience, using local materials and innovative construction methods. The participatory construction process, spanning seventeen years, transformed a rocky area into a sustainable city.

Winner Category Fire: Huawei Electric Power Digitalization from China

Huawei Electric Power Digitalization was honored for the project "Net Zero Carbon Intelligent Campus" in Richmond, China. The 25.7-acre smart campus focuses on comprehensive energy networks, net-zero carbon energy supply, and cross-border model innovation. This project serves as a benchmark for contributing to carbon neutrality and developing sustainable, smart campuses globally.

Winner Category Water: VA TECH WABAG Project from Austria Implemented in Saudi Arabia

The VA TECH WABAG project in Saudi Arabia received recognition for the "Jubail Industrial City - Wastewater Treatment And Water Reclamation Plant." The state-of-the-art wastewater treatment and water reuse plant in Jubail supports the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and sets an example for the successful implementation of advanced technologies.

Winner Category Air: HELECTOR from Greece

HELECTOR from Greece was awarded for the "Landfill Gas Power Plant, Mavrorachi Site." The 3.52 MW landfill gas power plant effectively mitigates methane emissions and showcases the global potential of scalable waste-to-energy projects.

Winner Category Youth: Incorporated Charity from Isle of Man

The "Beach Buddies" initiative by Incorporated Charity on the Isle of Man was recognized for combating beach pollution through cleanups, recycling, and educational programs. The campaign, covering 100 miles of coastline, aims to inspire global change and emphasizes the power of public engagement in addressing environmental challenges worldwide.

Overall Winner: Next Generation Oil from Malaysia

Next Generation Oil from Malaysia was named the overall winner for the "Algae Modular Automated Plantation" project. The A-MAP technology revolutionizes carbon-neutral algae oil production, offering a globally applicable solution with significant socio-economic benefits for Malaysia and potential replication worldwide.

The awards were represented by our partners Kristian Mjøen (United Cities), Ole-Robert Reitan (Reitan Retail), Vidar Pedersen (ENOVA), Wolfgang Stangassinger (Amiblu Holding), Trond Søraas (Sparebank 1 SMN), Lieve Olufsen (UN-Students), and Kent Ranum (Trondheim Municipality). These innovative projects and their creators significantly contribute to global environmental innovation, setting pioneering standards for sustainable practices and environmental protection.

Congratulations to all winners!

The Projects

Category Earth

Biogas And Dome Houses

Biogas Dome Houses, Botswana

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Self-Sufficient Rural Model House

Centre for Housing and Building Research, Bangladesh

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Biogas For Sustainable Renewable Energy

Hysper Youth Enterprise, Zambia

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Solarizing A Tiny Island

PHOTONS ENERGY, Tanzania

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The Sustainable City Of Ksar Tafilelt Tajdit [Winner]

AMIDOUL Foundation, Algeria

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Category Fire

European Largest Industrial Solar Cooling Facility

Soliterm Group, Turkey

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The City Centre District Energy Utility

Lulu Island Energy Company, Canada

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Shams Power Company

Shams Power Company, United Arab Emirates

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Algae Modular Automated Plantation [Overall Winner]

Next Generation Oil, Malaysia

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Net Zero Carbon Intelligent Campus [Winner]

Huawei Electric Power Digitalization, China

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Category Water

Jubail Industrial City - Wastewater Treatment And Water Reclamation Plant [Winner]

VA TECH WABAG, Saudi Arabia

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Reuse Of Water In Sika Brazil

Sika, Brazil

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Sustainable Safe Drinking Water: Point-Like Solutions for Rural Areas

Puraset Water&Metal Solutions, Ghana

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Access To Drinking Water In Messondo

AVENIR POUR TOUS, Cameroon

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Water Conservation In Western Highlands Of Cameroon

The Farmer Tantoh Foundation, Cameroon

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Category Air

Clean Kitchens Across Africa

Planet Green Africa, Malawi

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Green Power on Grey Asphalt

Solmove, Germany

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Landfill Gas Power Plant, Mavrorachi Site [Winner]

HELECTOR, Greece

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Energy Reduction in Rostock-Gedser Ferries

Scandlines, Denmark

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LIFE Zeroenergymod

FUNDACIÓN HIDRÓGENO ARAGÓN, Spain

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Category Youth

Community Engagement: Raising Awareness For Sustainable Construction

Sika, Switzerland

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TUI Junior Academy: Coral Reef Ambassadors in Dominican Republic

TUI Care Foundation, Dominican Republic

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TUI Junior Academy Jamaica

TUI Care Foundation, Jamaica

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Beach Buddies [Winner]

Incorporated Charity, Isle of Man

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“Journey Within The Sustainable World” - Educational Program For Primary Schools

Intereko Energia, Poland

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