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Energy Transition KPI Criteria

Define the scoring criteria used to assess each startup's contribution to the energy transition. This output is specific to the Energy Transition Catapult and does not appear for other tenants.

Weights balanced — total: 100%

Decarbonisation Impact

Direct CO₂ Reduction Potential

Estimated annual tonnes of CO₂e avoided per deployment unit at commercial scale

Scoring rubric: 0–5: <100t | 6–10: 100t–1kt | 11–15: 1kt–10kt | 16–20: 10kt–100kt | 21–25: >100kt

Scope of Decarbonisation

Whether the solution addresses Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, and across which sectors

Scoring rubric: 0–5: Single scope, single sector | 6–10: Two scopes | 11–15: All scopes, multiple sectors

Energy System Integration

Grid Flexibility Contribution

Degree to which the solution enables greater renewable penetration or grid stability

Scoring rubric: 0–5: No grid benefit | 6–10: Indirect benefit | 11–15: Direct flexibility service | 16–20: Critical grid asset

Technology Readiness for Deployment

TRL level and proximity to commercial deployment in the UK energy system

Scoring rubric: TRL 1–3: 0–5 | TRL 4–5: 6–10 | TRL 6–7: 11–12 | TRL 8–9: 13–15

Market & Commercial Viability

Route to Market Clarity

Clarity and strength of the commercial pathway within the UK energy market

Scoring rubric: 0–5: Unclear | 6–10: Identified | 11–12: Validated with evidence | 13–15: Contracted

Scalability & Replicability

Potential for the solution to scale beyond the initial deployment and replicate globally

Scoring rubric: 0–3: Single site | 4–6: UK-wide | 7–8: European | 9–10: Global