Award Sub-Category: Renewable and Efficient Energy Systems

SafaSun revolutionizes solar panel utilization with its fully autonomous
Electrodynamic Dust Shield Technology. Designed for dust-prone regions,
it maximizes energy output by keeping panels clean without water or
manual intervention, significantly reducing operational costs and
enhancing efficiency for solar plant operators

Active Surfaces is an MIT spinout that leverages material &
manufacturing innovations to develop flexible thin-film solar modules
without silicon, enabling Gt-scale of CO2 emission reduction in
completely new markets. Our solar mat adheres to rooftops with the
potential to integrate into any surface, improving installation &
the economics of solar.