Borderstep

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Borderstep is a ngo headquartered in Berlin, Germany specializing in Solar, Wind, Energy Storage.

Borderstep Institut für Innovation und Nachhaltigkeit is a nonprofit research organization dedicated to analyzing sustainability innovations and their implementation pathways. Founded over 20 years ago, the institute operates across three core research themes: sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It conducts transdisciplinary, application-oriented research examining transformation and innovation processes, including renewable energy expansion, energy efficiency enhancement, climate adaptation, green startup development, and sustainable business model design. The institute works with companies, startups, policy makers, and civil society to translate scientific insights into practical sustainability solutions. Key research areas include energy transition (Smart Energy, renewable energy networks), green entrepreneurship, circular economy, green IT/digitalization, and emerging topics like data center sustainability standards.