Fuel Switch named among the SET100

Fuel Switch has been recognised as one of the top 100 energy transition start-ups globally, earning a place on the prestigious SET100 List, which is a significant achievement that highlights both the company’s innovation and the growing role of African-led solutions in the global clean energy movement.

What is the SET100 List?

The SET100 List is an annual compilation of the 100 highest-rated applications selected through the Start Up Energy Transition Award, an international competition focused on accelerating innovative solutions that address climate change and the global energy transition. The initiative was first launched in 2017 by the German Energy Agency together with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, with the goal of giving young energy companies a global platform to showcase their forward-thinking ideas.

Over the past decade, the competition has attracted more than 4,500 applications from over 100 countries, highlighting technologies and business models that are reshaping how the world produces, trades, and consumes energy. Only the top 100 entries each year earn a place on the SET100 List, which means making selection a strong indicator of global relevance and innovation.

Why this recognition matters

Being included in the SET100 List places Fuel Switch among an influential network of companies driving practical and scalable climate solutions. The recognition validates the company’s mission to transform energy trading by using transparent market mechanisms to improve access to renewable energy.

Fuel Switch focuses on enabling the trading of renewable energy certificates, helping businesses connect directly with renewable energy producers and supporting credible decarbonisation strategies across the continent. By leveraging digital innovation and transparent systems, the company helps organisations move toward cleaner energy while strengthening energy access and market efficiency.

Driving the energy transition in South Africa and beyond

The inclusion of Fuel Switch in the SET100 reflects a growing global interest in African energy solutions that address both sustainability and accessibility. Across Africa, renewable energy adoption is accelerating, and platforms that improve transparency, traceability, and trust in energy markets are becoming increasingly important.

Fuel Switch’s approach aligns closely with global efforts to electrify industries, support renewable investment, and enable businesses to make credible renewable energy claims.