Investing in the emerging energy innovators, Peak Power grants $1,500 to student who shows commitment to clean energy sector
TORONTO, ON – Peak Power Inc. has awarded its 2025 Future Cleantech Leader Bursary to student Azka Siddiqui, underscoring the company’s belief that human ingenuity remains central to innovation in the clean energy sector, even as artificial intelligence reshapes the industry.
The Future Cleantech Leader Bursary, now in its third year, recognizes STEM students who demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and leadership within Canada’s growing cleantech sector. In 2025, the bursary received 60 applications from students across the country, reflecting growing interest in cleantech-focused careers.
The $1,500 CAD bursary is part of Peak Power’s ongoing effort to support emerging cleantech talent in Canada. This year’s announcement arrives amid increasing debate about whether AI will displace jobs in technical fields. Peak Power is emphasizing a contrasting reality: the energy transition depends on people who can steer, interpret, and apply advanced technologies—not be replaced by them.
Siddiqui, entering her first year of Computer engineering, embodies this next wave of innovators. In her statement, she reflected on the opportunity:
Peak Power CEO Derek Lim Soo says the company’s investment in student innovators reflects the long-term needs of the cleantech ecosystem.
“The sector is adopting AI at a rapid pace, but technology alone doesn’t solve climate and energy challenges,” said Lim Soo. “Solutions come from people who know how to combine engineering, systems thinking, and emerging tools. Students like Azka represent the future of that work. Investing in them strengthens the entire industry.”
About Peak Power
Peak Power delivers end-to-end battery storage development and energy optimization solutions powered by industry-leading peak forecasting and market intelligence. Working across North America, they help large energy users cut electricity costs, unlock new revenue streams, and pursue sustainability goals. Through strategic investor partnerships and a shared-savings model, Peak Power removes capital cost barriers for customers, offering zero-CapEx battery storage development and operation.