Each year, the Global Energy Prize honours outstanding achievements in energy research and technology from around the world which make a contribution to the promotion of energy efficiency and environmental security in the interest of all mankind. According to the IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence, the Global Energy Prize is one of 99 leading international academic awards in terms of prestige and significance, and the only Russian award in the list. The Global Energy Prize is also included in the official list of the International Congress of Distinguished Awards (ICDA). The ICDAs prestige rating lists the Global Energy Prize in the Mega Prize category for its laudable goals, exemplary practice, and prize fund. The Global Energy Prize award ceremony is one of the most noteworthy annual events in global science. The ceremony is intended to emphasize the role of Russia, which unites the international energy community under the slogan «Energy of the future created by knowledge». The outstanding scientists to win the Global Energy Prize 2018 include Professor Martin Green (Australia) for his research, development, and educational work in photovoltaics, helping to reduce expenses and increase the efficiency and costs of solar photovoltaics; and Academician Sergey Alekseenko (Russia) for his research and development in thermal power engineering and heat transfer systems, enhancing mankinds resource potential.