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					</table><p><a href="https://www.enlog.co.in" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enlog</a>, an AI-powered energy management and IoT solutions provider, emerged as the winner of Mercom’s Third Startup Pitch Competition for Cleantech Companies, held during the <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/renewables-summit-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mercom India Renewables Summit 2025</a>, the flagship annual event where industry leaders converge to discuss the future of clean energy in India.</p>
<p>Enlog makes plug-and-play devices that connect to a building’s electrical system and uses artificial intelligence to automatically reduce electricity wastage. The device monitors appliances like ACs, lights, and pumps in real time, detects inefficiencies or faults to optimize their usage.</p>
<p>The device operates silently in the background, doesn’t require rewiring or behavior changes, and is designed for Indian infrastructure conditions.</p>
<p>Enlog took home a cash prize of ₹100,000 (~$1,156) and an advertising and marketing package worth ₹500,000 (~$5,780) from Mercom.</p>
<p>This year’s Summit continued its tradition of spotlighting innovative startups in the renewables sector, providing a platform to present their cutting-edge products and solutions to influential industry players, including potential investors, customers, and partners.</p>
<p>The competition featured eleven finalists selected from the numerous applications received from across the country. The finalists pitched their ideas to a panel of judges comprising eminent experts and leaders from the renewable energy sector.</p>
<p>The judges were Shishir Garemalla, Head of International Business Development at <a href="https://scorecard.pvel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kiwa PVEL</a>; Abhishek Kakkar, VP Investments at <a href="https://iangroup.vc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Angel Network</a>; Gunika Grover, Lead &#8211; Accelerator Programs at <a href="https://www.indiaaccelerator.co/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India Accelerator</a>; and Raj Prabhu, CEO &amp; Co-Founder at <a href="https://mercomcapital.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mercom Capital Group.</a></p>
<p>The other ten finalists were <a href="https://apparentenergy.ai/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apparent Energy Solution</a>, <a href="http://www.blockvolt.io" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blockvolt</a>, <a href="https://sthyrenergy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sthyr Energy</a>, <a href="http://www.tracktatus.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tracktatus Technologies</a>, <a href="https://lw3.world" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LW3</a>, <a href="https://www.hyd-gen.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hydrogen Innovation</a>, <a href="https://www.infictionlabs.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Infiction Labs</a>, <a href="http://www.flockenergy.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Flock Energy</a>, <a href="https://www.dashdynamic.in" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dash Dynamic</a>, and <a href="https://www.adiabatic.co.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adiabatic Technologies</a>.</p>
<p>The strong lineup of startups at the competition is a testament to the vibrant startup ecosystem emerging in India’s clean energy industry, which is leveraging cutting-edge technologies and applying innovative business models to drive the transition towards a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.</p>
<p>Mercom’s annual startup pitch competition for clean tech companies is a significant initiative to promote technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship in India’s renewable energy sector. Participants stand to gain visibility, expand their brand profile, and connect with potential investors, customers, and partners.</p>
<p>The Mercom Renewables Summit also provided participants the opportunity to connect with key industry players, investors, and partners.</p>


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					</table><p><a href="https://inspire-ce.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Inspire Clean Energy</a>, a Mumbai-based solar asset, operations and maintenance management company, emerged as the winner of Mercom’s Second Startup Pitch Competition for Cleantech Companies, held during the <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/renewables-summit-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mercom India Renewables Summit 2024</a>, a flagship annual event where industry leaders converge to discuss the future of clean energy in India.</p>
<p>The company was chosen as the winner for its anti-theft lock, which was designed to eliminate cable theft in large-scale solar projects. With three versions available — Plain Vanilla, Hooter, and IoT Sensor — these devices secure cables, making them hard to remove without triggering alarms or real-time alerts.</p>
<p>Already adopted by major independent power producers, the anti-theft lock prevents costly theft, protects valuable warranties, and reduces overall operations and maintenance costs.</p>
<p>Inspire Clean Energy took home a cash prize of ₹100,000 (~$1,194) and an advertising and marketing package worth $7,500 from Mercom.</p>
<p>This year’s Summit continued its tradition of spotlighting innovative startups in the renewables sector, providing a platform to present their cutting-edge products and solutions to influential industry players, including potential investors, customers, and partners.</p>
<p>The competition featured ten finalists selected from the numerous applications received from across the country. The finalists pitched their ideas to a panel of judges comprising eminent experts and leaders from the renewable energy sector.</p>
<p>The judges were Shishir Garemalla, Head of International Business Development at <a href="https://scorecard.pvel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kiwa PVEL</a>; Mayank Mohapatra, Corporate Innovation Lead at<a href="https://gomassive.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GoMassive Earth Network</a>; Shankar Sivan, partner at <a href="https://refexcapital.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Refex Capital</a>; and Raj Prabhu, CEO &amp; Co-Founder at <a href="https://mercomcapital.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mercom Capital Group.</a></p>
<p>The other nine finalists were <a href="http://www.flockenergy.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Flock Energy</a>, <a href="https://buyofuel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Buyofuel</a>, <a href="http://www.suryalogix.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SuryaLogix</a>, <a href="https://tri-nano.co/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TriNANO Technologies</a>, <a href="http://www.sandhaenergyinnovations.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sandha Energy Innovations</a>, <a href="http://www.prayogik.in" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Prayogik</a>, <a href="https://urjanovac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UrjanovaC</a>, <a href="http://WWW.MOTORAMA.IN" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MOTORAMA EV</a>, and <a href="https://urjasathi.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Urja Sathi</a>.</p>
<p>All the companies received participation certificates from the Skill Council of Green Jobs, a Government of India Initiative.</p>
<p>The competition highlighted the remarkable capacity of India’s startup ecosystem to innovate and tackle critical challenges. Participants benefited from the opportunity to network with key industry figures, investors, and partners.</p>
<p>Mercom’s startup pitch competition promotes technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship in India’s renewable energy sector.</p>


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