TransitionZero

TransitionZero is a UK-based nonprofit organization with the charity number 1194424. Founded in 2021, it operates as a climate data NGO with a mission to facilitate the path to net zero through the use of satellite imagery and machine learning.

Mission and Activities

TransitionZero focuses on developing open data and open-source software to support economic and financial decision-making in the electricity and industry sectors. The organization aims to provide transparent data solutions to help governments, NGOs, and global companies navigate the complexities of energy transition. Its approach combines in-country expertise with machine learning to create high-quality system models.

Software and Insights

TransitionZero offers an integrated energy system modeling platform designed to support analysts in creating custom capacity expansion scenarios. The platform employs a no-code user interface and allows experienced modellers to build capacity expansion and unit dispatch scenarios via APIs. This software is part of its broader strategy to make energy transition planning more accessible and scalable.

Funding and Partnerships

TransitionZero is entirely grant-funded by several prominent organizations, including the Quadrature Climate Foundation, Google.org, Sequoia Climate Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and European Climate Foundation, among others. Additionally, it has received specific grants, such as a $1 million grant from the Banyan Software Foundation to enhance its solar mapping product and support global decarbonization efforts.

Staff and Structure

As of the latest available data, TransitionZero has a team of 23 employees and is overseen by four trustees. Employee compensation ranges vary, with several employees receiving benefits between £60,000 and £200,000 per year. The organization is also a founding member of the ClimateTRACE coalition, contributing to heavy industry and power system emissions data.

Impact and Goals

TransitionZero's work is geared toward simplifying energy transition complexities through data transparency. By developing accessible and auditable products, it aids decision-makers in understanding energy transition risks and opportunities more effectively. Its goal is to accelerate global decarbonization efforts by providing open-access tools and insights that support cleaner and more reliable energy systems worldwide.

[1] https://www.transitionzero.org [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5170508 [3] https://www.transitionzero.org/press/transitionzero-receives-banyan-grant [4] https://climatebase.org/company/1131941/transitionzero [5] https://github.com/transition-zero