RWE Biodiversity Credits Challenge

RWE is a leading global energy company headquartered in Germany, with a strong focus on driving the transition to a sustainable energy future. Founded over 120 years ago, RWE has evolved from a traditional utility provider to a pioneer in renewable energy, becoming one of the world's largest producers of wind and solar power. RWE's dedication to innovation and sustainability is evident in its substantial investments in green technologies, making it a key player in the global energy transition. The company is committed to achieving ambitious climate goals, including becoming carbon-neutral by 2040.

As a key part of this mission, RWE Renewables Europe & Australia – a wholly owned subsidiary of the RWE Group – focuses on the development, construction and operation of onshore wind turbines and solar plants as well as battery storage systems. The dedicated team operates in eleven countries across Europe and Australia, striving to set new benchmarks in renewable energy while delivering reliable, clean energy solutions for a sustainable future.

#1 Register
First of all, you have to register on our platform. You can find a tutorial in the question "How to create an account on our platform and how to set it up?".

#2 Select the challenge 

Choose the challenge and click "take part".

#3 Select options of participation 

There are different options as to how you can participate in our challenges: You can create a new team for the challenge, join an existing team or participate alone (for further information: Look at the next question).

#4 Submit your idea 

Download the Submission Template. Develop new ideas and approaches and submit them via our platform's challenge workspace before the given deadline has passed.

The RWE Challenge is open to all Bachelor’s and Master’s students, as well as young professionals from across various fields. Whether you specialize in biodiversity, carbon credits, climate change, biology, economics, or business, your expertise is highly valued. While the focus is on students with a background in environmental science and economics, those with engineering, data-driven, or digital expertise are also welcome to contribute their unique perspectives. The challenge is particularly aimed at participants from the UK, Europe, and Australia, though students from other regions are not excluded. Your fresh ideas and innovative thinking can make a real impact—take this opportunity to help shape the future of sustainable energy!

For submission, simply describe your idea or approach in the Application Template and upload it via our platform. It doesn't have to be a fully elaborated concept with a concrete implementation strategy. Visualizing your approach (e.g., a sketch, visual designs, or a prototype) is advantageous - it should be developed as best as possible but appropriate for the available time.

Check out our tutorial: Get started!

Check out our tutorial: Join a Challenge!

Your participation is not binding until you submit the form, and the qualification phase ends. You can always withdraw your submission before the deadline. Once you have uploaded your submission and you want to take part, please consider the timeline and be aware that you should be able to participate in every further step.

You retain the rights to your idea. Details regarding the execution of the solution will be discussed after the completion of the challenge. Download the conditions of participation here.