5B Australia
Series B in 2022
5B Australia Pty Ltd, founded in 2013 by solar engineers Chris McGrath and Eden Tehan, specializes in the engineering, procurement, and construction of large-scale solar farms. Based in Alexandria, Australia, the company has developed an innovative prefabricated solar array technology known as MAVERICK, which allows for rapid deployment and installation by small teams. This accordion-style design revolutionizes traditional solar farm construction by enabling a shift from unpredictable field environments to controlled factory settings, enhancing efficiency and quality control while reducing risks. 5B's commitment to innovation has led it to shape the future of clean energy and make it more accessible and competitive globally. The company has worked on over 140 projects worldwide, focusing on transforming the solar supply chain and supporting a global transition to sustainable power solutions. The name "5B" reflects the vast energy potential of the planet, emphasizing the need to harness solar power efficiently. As it continues to expand its partnerships and project deployments, 5B aims to provide the fastest, safest, and most cost-effective solar array solutions for its customers.
Valcour Wind Energy
Acquisition in 2021
Valcour Wind Energy is a 612 MW operating wind generation portfolio in New York.
BG Energy Holdings
Acquisition in 2010
BG Energy Holdings together with its subsidiaries, operates as an exploration and production company of natural gas as well as liquefied natural gas in UK and worldwide. It operates through Upstream, LNG Shipping & Marketing, and Other Activities segments. The Upstream segment engages in the exploration, development, production, liquefaction, and marketing of hydrocarbons, such as gas, oil, and liquids. The LNG Shipping & Marketing segment is involved in purchasing, shipping, marketing, and selling LNG, as well as regasified natural gas. The Other Activities segment engages in transmission and distribution businesses. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Reading, the United Kingdom. BG Energy Holdings Limited operates as a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc.
GreatPoint Energy
Series C in 2007
GreatPoint Energy, Inc. is a technology-focused company that specializes in producing pure hydrogen and substitute natural gas using its proprietary catalytic hydromethanation process. This innovative technology converts carbon-rich feedstocks, including coal, petroleum coke, and biomass, into a methane-rich gas stream, facilitating the creation of low-cost, clean gas suitable for various applications. The company's products serve residential and commercial heating, power generation, industrial processes, and chemical production, while also enabling near-zero carbon electricity generation. In addition to its primary outputs, GreatPoint Energy's process yields valuable by-products such as vanadium, nickel, activated carbon, ammonia, and sulfuric acid. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company caters to clients in several countries, including China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Indonesia, while collaborating with strategic partners such as AES Corp, Dow Chemical, Peabody Energy, and Suncor Energy.