The session will introduce the ees Island Challenge 2026 promoted by European Space Agency ESA and German Solar Association BSW: At the ees Island Challenge 2026, the Moon becomes a testing ground for the energy supply of tomorrow and for settlements on the Moon. Teams from RWTH Aachen University, the Helmholtz Institute Berlin, and the University of Potsdam are participating in the challenge 2026. The goal is to develop innovative solutions for a resilient and sustainable energy supply on islands-and this year, even on the Moon.
10:30am–10:35amModeration
Mr. Tino Schmutzler - CEO - Startups for Tomorrow
10:35am–10:40amWelcome Speech
Ms. Sabine Kloos - Project Manager - Solar Promotion GmbH
10:40am–10:50amMessage from the Industrial Partner Lumenhaus GmbH
Mr. Adrian Bühler - Director Marketing - Lumenhaus GmbH
10:50am–11:10amBeyond Earth - The Challenge Brief
Mr. Aidan Cowley - Head of Lunar Project - European Space Agency (ESA)
11:10am–11:20amIntroduction of the 2 Research Teams
Team 1: University Potsdam / Helmholtz Institute Berlin
Team 2 PEM RWTH Aachen
11:20am–11:25amThe 'Golden Key' - The Onsite Challenge
European Space Agency ESA
11:25am–11:30amClosing Remarks
Mr. Tino Schmutzler - CEO - Startups for Tomorrow