CLEAN, EFFICIENT AND PROFITABLE

SDG 7 AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY 1000 SOLUTIONS Floating Solar Farm to reduce land-use impact of power generation. TO CHANGE THE WORLD Following the success of the first solar flight around the world, the Foundation has launched the second phase of its action: selecting #1000solutions that can protect the environment in a profitable way, and bring them to decision makers encouraging them to adopt more ambitious environmental targets and energy policies. Through the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions, wants to federate the actors in the field of clean technologies and shed light on existing efficient solutions to fast-track their implementation. A new innovative and pioneering adventure has begun.

solarimpulse.com bertrandpiccard.com A FORWARD-THINKING LEADER Carrying a message around the world Bertrand Piccard is the initiator and visionary behind Solar Impulse, the very first airplane capable of flying perpetually without fuel. Applying his explorer state-of-mind and pioneering spirit to protection of the environment, he was one of the first to envision ecology through the lens of profitability.

When I was flying around the world in my solar airplane, I remember looking at the sun that was giving energy to my four “ electric motors and their huge propellers. There was no noise, no pollution, no fuel… and I could fly forever. At a certain moment I thought ‘this is science fiction, I’m in the future.’ And then I realized, ‘no, it’s wrong, I’m in the present; this is what the technologies of today already allow me to do. It’s the rest of the world that is in the past, with old and inefficient devices’.” Bertrand Piccard

AN EXPLORER OF NEW WAYS A PIONEERING VISION A FIRST FOR ENERGY OF THINKING Bridging the gap between Around the world without fuel, A family legacy of scientific ecology and economy a message of hope adventure and protection Bertrand Piccard has always Solar Impulse demonstrated how of the environment advocated that protection of the clean technologies and renewable It is in Bertrand Piccard’s education environment would become a reality energy can achieve the impossible. to push back the boundaries of the only if it was perceived as economi- Electrical motors with 97% efficiency, possible. As part of a legendary cally viable and requiring no LED lamps for lighting system, dynasty of explorers and scientists financial or behavioural sacrifices. extremely efficient insulation foam who conquered the heights and He actively speaks out against the reducing energy consumption for depths of our planet, he made history absurdity of old and polluting devices houses, lightweight materials, high by accomplishing two firsts in avia- and systems, and promotes the energy density batteries, ultra-thin tion, circumnavigating the globe in a benefits of new existing efficient solar cells and smart energy manage- solar-powered airplane and before technologies and solutions to motivate ment, are just a few examples of that, non-stop in a balloon. With his governments and industries to take solutions that can be used, not only dual identities as psychiatrist and action. A way to prove that solving in the air, but also on the ground. explorer, he constantly sets out to climate change – rather than an It’s now time to take the adventure challenge certitudes and habits, expensive problem – is a fantastic further, for the benefit of both people and advocates for a pioneering market opportunity. and the planet. spirit to solve the challenges of our times. He has become an influential voice as a forward-thinking leader for progress and sustainability. A FORWARD-THINKING 1000 Clean, Efficient LEADER and Profitable Solutions It’s now time to adopt modern regulations Today, efficient solutions exist that can boost economic growth, while at the same time reducing our impact on the planet. To address the environmental challenges of our time, we need modern legal frameworks to pull the implementation of clean technologies to market at large scale. Through the #1000solutions challenge, Bertrand Piccard demonstrates with the Solar Impulse Foundation, the industrial opportunities that lie in solving climate change.

Today, thousands of solutions exist that can boost economic growth while preserving nature, but they are often hidden in startups or “ research labs. They remain unknown to decision makers and are not implemented at industry level. So few people realize that everyone can use them and how profitable they have become. We aim to select 1000 clean and efficient solutions with a label proving their profitability. Imagine the impact that this will have on the world!” Bertrand Piccard

#1000SOLUTIONS CHALLENGE SOLAR IMPULSE EFFICIENT THE SOLUTIONS PORTFOLIO The time for clean economic SOLUTION LABEL A way to help decision-makers growth has come Ensuring high standards of go beyond compromise The Solar Impulse Foundation has sustainability and profitability Once selected and labelled, the set itself a new challenge: to select To select breakthrough innovations 1000 solutions will be included in a 1000 clean, efficient and profitable that protect the environment in a comprehensive portfolio. In 2019, solutions, and present them to profitable way, we have developed Bertrand Piccard will embark on a decision makers to accelerate the the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution new round the world journey to deliver transition to a carbon-free and Label. Innovators who submit their these 1000 solutions to relevant sustainable economy. From proto- solutions must go through a strict governments, corporations and insti- types to fully operational, the assessment process made by a tutions to show their huge economic solutions we seek can be products, pool of independent experts. If the and environmental impact. His aim services, technologies or processes solutions meet our requirements is to convince decision-makers in working towards the achievement of - in technological feasibility, environ- businesses and governments to at least - one of the five Sustainable mental impact, and economic achieve their environmental targets Development Goals below. profitability, they are granted the and adopt more ambitious energy Solar Impulse Efficient Solution policies, which are necessary to pull Label, and included in the 1000 these solutions to market. solutions portfolio.

1000 SOLUTIONS COVERING FIVE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS A GLOBAL STRIKE FORCE TO FAST-TRACK SOLUTIONS Promoting a solutions-oriented approach The World Alliance brings together the main actors in the field of clean technologies in order to share knowledge, create synergies and build relationships that will ultimately speed-up the implementation of clean and profitable solutions which have the potential to address the environmental challenges of today.

UNITED IN THE WORLD ALLIANCE AROUND SHARED VALUES Created by the Solar Impulse Foundation, the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions is a non-profit organization which federates three main categories of stakeholders.

Innovators providing solutions: Investors financing solutions: Seekers needing solutions: they are the ones developing clean, they find inside the World Alliance usually corporations or public efficient, and profitable solutions. hundreds of opportunities for authorities, they are looking for They are usually startups, SMEs, profitable investments. solutions to reach their environ­ or research labs. mental and energy targets.

Once they become Members of the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions, innovators can submit their solution to be granted the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label.

A CHALLENGE, A PROCESS, AN IMPACT DECISION-MAKERS EMPOWER —by communicating to GOVERNMENTS media and the public about the CORPORATIONS benefits of clean and profitable INSTITUTIONS products, processes and Helping to adopt ambitious energy technologies and actively promoting policies and environmental targets their use, we give visibility to the members in order to accelerate the EMPOWER implementation of their solutions. Labelling APPRAISE —by working together with 1000 independent experts and recognized Efficient Solutions institutions, we assess the technological feasibility, economic profitability and socio-economic & SELECT environmental benefits of Members’ Independent APPRAISE solutions, giving them more Experts credibility.

SEEKERS INVESTORS FEDERATE —by bringing together the World Alliance main actors – start-ups, industries, Institutional INNOVATORS investors etc – involved in Collaborations FEDERATE developing, financing and promoting the use of clean and profitable FUNDING solutions, the World Alliance COMMUNICATION facilitates match-making and OPERATIONAL SUPPORT allows Members to accelerate their Foundation development. Partners Services offered free of charge SDG 11 SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES Nature embedded in Cities. “Nanjing Vertical Forest” by Stefano Boeri Architetti.

We need to embrace clean technologies and efficient solutions, “ because they are much more than ‘ecological’, they are ‘logical’. They create jobs and generate profit, while also

reducing CO2 emissions and preserving natural resources. Even if climate change didn’t exist, they would make sense. Clean growth is much better than the dirty status quo we have today.” Dr. Bertrand Piccard, Initiator and Chairman of the Solar Impulse Foundation Together to achieve the impossible again

PARTNERS PATRONS Supporting the Solar Impulse Joining a new Challenge Foundation Eminent personalities, brought Thanks to the continued support together through shared values and of its partners, the Solar Impulse a commitment to a cleaner world, Foundation can fund the World are supporting us in our goals:

Alliance for Efficient Solutions and _Albert de Monaco offer all services to its Members _Richard Branson entirely free of charge: _James Cameron _Covestro _Sultan Al Jaber _Solvay _Hubert Reeves _Nestlé _Sylvia Earle _Engie _Yann Arthus Bertrand _Air Liquide _Robert Swan _BNP Paribas _Don Walsh _Schlumberger _Paolo Coelho _Soprema _Breitling _Private Donors YOUNG AMBASSADORS Inspiring the world of today INSTITUTIONS and tomorrow Endorsing the Solar Impulse The Solar Impulse Foundation Foundation seeks to create enthusiasm for The Solar Impulse Foundation has sustainability and encourage new entered in close and impactful generations to develop pioneering collaboration with several interna- spirit to push back the boundaries tional institutions, states and cities of knowledge and go beyond around the world to facilitate the the obvious. We have produced selection, funding and implementa- various tools and assets to tion of the #1000solutions: offer schools and universities a powerful educational platform: _UNFCCC _TED-Ed lesson _European Commission _EPFL SI for dummies lessons _EU Covenant of Mayors and lab work tutorial _International Energy Agency Follow us _Cartoon videos _Union for the Mediterranean _Kids’ videos series _ADEME _Kids’ brochures _Clean Energy Ministerial solarimpulse _Family books @ _World Bank @bertrandpiccard _Quizz #1000solutions _City of Paris #futureisclean _European Research Council _Joint Research Council _European Investment Bank _United Nations Environment Program _Government of Kazakhstan Chemin de Messidor 5 _InnoEnergy 1006 ,