In the last few decades, due to the ever-increasing average population of the world, modern technological developments and the increasing rate of electrification, the demand for energy has increased globally. Environmental experts believe that this demand can be met through various renewable energy options. With the expansion of wind, water power and solar energy in the world, as well as power generation from geothermal energy, the world’s maximum power needs can be met. By adopting renewable energy, air pollution can be reduced by improving the quality of the world environment. Renewable energy sources are safe, self-sustaining and reliable, with huge amounts available year-round. Swiftnlift lists ten such startups that are on the right track of making the World ‘green’ and ‘clean’ in our special issue ‘The 10 Most Innovative Green Energy Startups 2019’.