The Energy industry has undergone massive shifts in the last decade. The demand for clean technology is on the rise due to the search for cleaner and more efficient ways to store energy, more sustainable solutions in agriculture, water & waste management and transportation. The adoption of new radical sustainability innovations requires Energy companies to be supported by a community of actors that are capable of developing the innovation and bringing it to market. Energy companies who are embracing an open ecosystem strategy to accelerate new technologies, and pro-actively collaborate with stakeholders in the value chain that could impact the adoption, can rise above industry perils to outflank competitors and thrive in the years ahead.