What is the Solutions Explorer?
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The Solutions Explorer is a next-generation search platform designed to empower decision-makers, innovators, and organizations with access to transformative cleantech solutions. The Solar Impulse Foundation's Solutions Explorer, represents the evolution of years of research and development into an intuitive, AI-powered tool for finding, evaluating, and adopting Clean & Efficient Solutions that address global environmental challenges while driving economic progress.
Launched by the Solar Impulse Foundation, the Solutions Explorer began as a database of technical innovations rigorously assessed for their environmental and economic performance. This milestone came after five years of work involving:
400+ Experts: Carrying out 4,700 assessments.
1,000+ Solutions: Curated across 72 countries.
Transparency and Trust: Solutions were evaluated through a verified and transparent process.
Solutions were labeled based on their ability to provide environmental benefits while remaining cost-competitive and enabling economic growth, setting a standard for innovation.
The Solutions Explorer has grown beyond its initial milestone of 1,000 labeled solutions, expanding to over 1,500 impactful innovations that address global environmental challenges. In 2023, the platform introduced the Labeling Update Program, a dynamic initiative to ensure all solutions remain cutting-edge and aligned with evolving market needs and sustainability goals. This program revalidates after 3 years existing solutions and incorporates new insights, maintaining the database’s credibility and relevance for decision-makers worldwide. These advancements solidify the explorer as a trusted, ever-evolving resource for climate action.
In 2024, the Solutions Explorer broadened its horizons with the introduction of Featured Solutions, offering a pre-labeling system to highlight promising early-stage innovations. This initiative accelerates the discovery process, enabling faster access to impactful solutions. The Label 2.0 program revamped the evaluation process, shortening timelines while maintaining rigor to support rapid adoption. Additionally, the platform expanded beyond purely technological solutions to include behavioral and policy-driven climate actions, recognizing the vital role of non-technical approaches in driving meaningful and systemic change.
Starting 2025, the Solutions Explorer underwent a transformative evolution, integrating artificial intelligence to enhance usability and search precision. The platform’s refonte reimagined it as a standalone, comprehensive tool, transcending its origins as a solutions marketplace to become a full-fledged discovery and impact platform and support its goal to become the Global Repository of Solutions for Climate Action. A key innovation was the introduction of Collections, curated bundles of solutions grouped by themes, geography, or impact areas, offering users a higher-level, intuitive browsing experience. Additionally, the launch of the Use Case Search feature brought the platform to life by showcasing real-world deployments of solutions, enabling users to explore tangible impacts and learn from practical implementations, bridging the gap between discovery and actionable insights.
The Solutions Explorer is more than a search tool—it's a strategic ally in accelerating climate action. By combining cutting-edge technology with an unparalleled library of solutions, the Solutions Explorer ensures you find the right tools to tackle environmental challenges efficiently and effectively.
For Businesses: Discover cost-efficient materials for thermal insulation or precision irrigation technologies.
For NGOs: Identify solutions tailored to providing water in developing regions.
For Policymakers: Explore technologies for large-scale land use reduction or renewable energy adoption.
Smart Search: Quickly access precise and relevant results tailored to your needs.
Collections: Explore curated portfolios without the need for in-depth research.
Expert-Assessed Solutions: Built on years of rigorous evaluation, ensuring credibility and transparency.
Implementation Proof: Use case browsing highlights real-world applications, providing confidence and inspiration.
Broaden Your Options: From startups to global innovators, find solutions from a truly global database that align with your goals.
Focus on Impact: Filter by environmental benefit or geographic relevance to maximize outcomes.
AI Explorer: Provides on-demand insights and personalized recommendations.
User-Friendly Design: Intuitive filtering and tagging make exploration seamless.
