{
  "id": 3538738,
  "title": "28 startups using AI to transform the energy sector",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/28-startups-using-ai-to-transform-the-energy-sector",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-26T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Google Blog",
    "slug": "google-blog",
    "url": "https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/entrepreneurs/google-for-startups-accelerator-energy-ai/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google has chosen 28 startups from North America and Europe to join its accelerator programs, with the aim of transforming the energy sector using artificial intelligence. These companies are developing AI-driven solutions to enhance grid efficiency, reduce power costs, and improve energy reliability. Google's experts will provide the selected startups with technical mentorship and access to Google's digital tools and technologies to help them scale their businesses.\n\nThe startups fall under three main categories: boosting energy efficiency and lowering power bills, modernizing the grid for smarter and more efficient operation, and strengthening system reliability through smart demand flexibility solutions. Among the 28 startups selected for the North American program are 12 companies, while the European program includes 16 startups.\n\nGoogle's commitment to clean energy and sustainable infrastructure is evident in its partnership with these AI-powered startups. By leveraging Google's digital tools and providing expert advice, the company aims to accelerate the adoption of innovative energy solutions across the globe. This initiative is part of Google's broader strategy to power global infrastructure growth with pioneering technologies like demand response capabilities at its data centers, new energy storage technologies, and energy efficiency solutions for local communities.",
  "summary": "Spanning North America and Europe, the energy-focused, AI-driven startups were selected for the Google for Startups Accelerator.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}