​🌠 Join Us for a Night of Innovation and Impact!

​Agenda

• ​5:00 PM - Welcome, Networking, Pizza

• ​5:30 PM - Introduction to the Capstone Program

• ​5:45 PM - Team 1 Presentation and Q&A

• ​6:20 PM - Team 2 Presents and Q&A

• ​6:50 PM - Networking, Pizza, Happy Hour

​Be part of an exciting evening as the latest cohort of Clean Start | NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs Certificate in Clean Energy presents their final capstone projects to the public.

​🎓 After a semester of rigorous collaboration with leading Clean Energy Industry Hosts, these talented mid-career professionals will showcase groundbreaking research and solutions on the latest policies, market trends, and technologies shaping the future of clean energy. This event is not only a celebration of their hard work and achievements but also a fantastic opportunity to meet the next generation of clean energy leaders poised to drive the global transition to sustainable power.

​What to Expect:

​🔋 Capstone Presentations: Watch as each team presents their innovative solutions developed in partnership with industry leaders. The teams have delved into pressing issues in clean energy and are poised to present their findings on cutting-edge topics in the field.

​📝 Project Abstracts

​Industry Host: AES

• ​Project: Analysis of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Key U.S. States: Insights and Recommendations for Optimizing Deployment.
  
  AES is a global energy company accelerating a 100% carbon-free grid with a portfolio of solar, wind and energy storage. For the Capstone Project, AES worked with the NYU team to further its penetration into the New York storage market. The team profiled the current energy storage market in New York as well as 4 focus states: Maryland, New Jersey, Texas and Virginia. Each market was benchmarked and compared against key levers: Policy Support, Market Status, Revenue Opportunities and Project Feasibility. They then completed a deep dive of the New York market, performing interviews with industry experts, analysis on NYISO interconnection data and system projections and a competitor analysis. Findings include key watch areas of focus states, New York zonal targets and increased competitor perspective.    

​Industry Host: XCharge

• ​Project: GTM strategy for Gridlink (XCHARGE's newest charger) in Texas
  
  XCHARGE is a global leader in EV charging solutions and recently launched Gridlink, an advanced DC fast charger with integrated battery storage technology. To explore Gridlink’s market potential in Texas, the NYU team developed a tailored go-to-market (GTM) strategy as part of their capstone project. The team conducted a Total Addressable Market (TAM) analysis of Texas’s DC fast charging (DCFC) landscape, including evaluating Gridlink’s revenue potential and cost-saving opportunities through peak shaving. They then analyzed policies and market opportunities within the hotel and hospital sectors, leveraging customer interviews and business model assessments to identify the most viable target. Recommendations included prioritizing hospitals as the primary focus and positioning Gridlink around key benefits such as cost savings, energy reliability, and sustainability. This strategy provides XCHARGE with actionable insights to guide their GTM efforts for Gridlink in Texas and drive scalable growth.

​🌱 Meet the Cohort: Connect with a dynamic group of mid-career professionals, each bringing diverse expertise and a shared passion for the clean energy transition. This is a unique opportunity to network with individuals actively seeking to make an impact in the clean energy sector.

​🌍 Industry Leaders: Gain insights from the experts who partnered with the cohort, including:

• ​XCharge North America: Specializing in high-power EV charging and battery-integrated solutions tailored for the North American electrical grid, XCharge is at the forefront of the transition to electric vehicles and grid modernization.

• ​AES Power: With over 40 years of experience, AES is pioneering the shift toward renewable energy and smart energy solutions. Their commitment to clean, reliable power makes them a key player in the next-generation energy movement.

​🥂 Light bites and refreshments will be provided.