About the Award


11th INTERNATIONAL AWARD «DISTRIBUTED POWER GENERATION – GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS»


an independent industry award, which is presented to companies and organisations for the best implemented projects and developments in the field of distributed power generation and renewable energy

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Nomination categories of the award:

1 nomination

«The best project in the field of small distributed power generation up to 5 MW»

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2 nomination

«The best project in the field of small distributed power generation with a capacity of more than 5 MW»

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3 nomination

«Best Renewable Energy, Storage and Electric Transportation Project»

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4 nomination

«Domestic development in the field of small-scale distributed energy»

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5 nomination

«Investor of the Year in the field of small-scale distributed energy»

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6 nomination

«Research and development in the field of small distributed energy»

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7 nomination

«Best information project in the field of small distributed energy»

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The 2024 Award: how it was


The previous, anniversary season of the X International Award «Distributed Power Generation - Great Achievements» was bright and intense. The 2024 Award is 6 months of active nomination period; 72 applications from participants from Russia and the UAE; 60 shortlisted projects; 40 authoritative experts from Russia, China and the UAE; 300,000 votes cast on the Award platform during the popular vote; 6 winners determined by the expert council; 120 guests at the ceremony in Moscow; 4,000 viewers watching the online broadcast. Behind each of these figures are great efforts and work of the team, courageous decisions of the contestants and contribution to the sustainable energy future of our country.

History of the Award


The award has been organised since 2013 and is currently the leading platform for presenting the most significant achievements in one of the most dynamically developing industries - distributed energy. Over 10 years, 672 companies from 12 countries took part in the competition. 43 companies and persons became winners and owners of the main award - the statuette «Golden Lightning». To date, the International Award «Distributed Power Generation - Great Achievements» has consolidated its status as one of the key industry competitions and has become a sign of quality and recognition in the industry. Thanks to the contest, the professional community learns about the best technological solutions, the strongest projects and teams of the year in the Distributed Power Generation and Renewable Energy industry.

Selecting the winners


The winners of the «Distributed Power Generation - Great Achievements» International Award are determined by independent voting of the members of the International Expert Council. It consists of 40 professionals: experts and analysts in the field of small-scale power generation, representatives of the business community, heads of major energy enterprises, as well as legendary scientists. The International Expert Council includes experts from Russia, the United Arab Emirates and China. The Award platform also hosts a popular vote, where the entire industry community has the right to choose the strongest projects of the year.

Award Calendar


May

Start of the Awards-2025 application campaign

June - October

Collection of applications for the Award on the project website www.energo-union.com

November

Work of the Expert Council to identify the winners

December

Awards ceremony in Moscow

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Association news


December 19, 2024, 5:05 pm

Winners and Prizeholders of the 2024 Award

The nomination period for the X Anniversary International Award «Distributed Power Generation - Big Achievements» has come to a close. On December 13, a ceremony for the presentation of the «Golden Lightning» awards – the main accolade in the field of small distributed and renewable energy – took place in Moscow. Despite a two-year hiatus, the Award not only took place but also became one of the most successful in the history of the competition project. The organizing committee of the Award expresses its gratitude to all participants, members of the Advisory Council, partners of the Award, and congratulates the winners!

December 13, 2024, 4:46 pm

Golden Lightning Awards Presented in Moscow – The Premier Honor in the Field of Distributed Power Generation and Renewable Energy

On December 13, a grand ceremony took place at the headquarters of «Business Russia» in Moscow, marking the presentation of the 10th International Award for «Distributed Power Generation – Great Achievements.» This prestigious accolade, recognizing the best projects in distributed power generation and renewable energy, was established by the Distributed Power Generation Association with the support of the business community «Business Russia,» and it garnered significant interest from industry stakeholders, businesses, and government officials. Representatives from over 100 companies attended the award ceremony in the Russian capital, while thousands tuned in to the live stream of the event on the Association's website.

December 12, 2024, 10:09 am

The online broadcast of the 2024 Award ceremony will take place on December 13 on the website of the Distributed Power Generation Association

The X International Award «Distributed Power Generation - Great Achievements» is approaching its final stage. On December 13 in Moscow, at the headquarters of «Business Russia,» the names of the winners of the main industry competition of the year will be announced — those who implemented innovative projects in the field of small-scale distributed and renewable energy during a challenging period for the global economy. The online broadcast of the ceremony will be available on the website of the Distributed Power Generation Association and it will be accessible to all interested parties.

Stay informed!

Operational news of the Award‑2024 – in the Telegram channel of the Distributed Power Generation Association

International advisory council


Alexey Repik

Chairman of the All-Russian Public Organization «Business Russia», founder of «R-Pharm» Group of Companies

Maxim Zagornov

President of the Distributed Power Generation Association, CEO at the MKS Group of Companies, LLC, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Distributed Power Generation of the Energy Committee, Business Ambassador of the «Business Russia» in the UAE 

Sergey Alekseenko

Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Scientific Director of the Institute of Thermophysics SB RAS, winner of the Global Energy Award, Prof., Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Valentin Parmon

Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Chairman of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, winner of the Global Energy Award, Prof., Doctor of Chemical Sciences

Samuel Mao

Director of ASPIRE Research Institute for Sustainable Energy, Co-Chair of UAE Universities Climate Network, and Professor of Practice of Khalifa University (UAE)

Pavel Ilyushin

Vice-President of the Distributed Power Generation Association for Science, Head of the Center «Intelligent Electric Power Systems and Distributed Energy» of the Institute of Energy Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Technical Sciences

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