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TESVOLT AG is one of the innovation and market leaders for commercial and industrial energy storage system solutions in Germany and Europe. TESVOLT products enable companies to end their energy dependency and play a part in the energy transition. The agile company produces intelligent lithium storage systems with power ratings from 10 kilowatt hours through to multiple megawatt hours – with top quality and TÜV-certified safety. TESVOLT manufactures its commercial storage system solutions in series production at its own carbon-neutral gigafactory in Lutherstadt Wittenberg and delivers them worldwide. The company has already received several awards, including the German Entrepreneur Award in the “Rising Stars” category, “Innovator of the Year” from TOP 100 and the smarter E Award in the “Outstanding Projects” category. The company was founded with the ambition to continue to drive the renewable energy sector forward. The company’s co-founders, Daniel Hannemann and Simon Schandert, have been working in the photovoltaic sector for many years, so they have excellent knowledge of the market and innovations in the renewables industry. Their main goal was to develop and sell economical commercial and industrial storage solutions.

At Irisity we're doing real-time video analytics powered by machine learning. Irisity is a public software company with headquarters at Lindholmen, Gothenburg, and offices in Israel, USA, UAE and Singapore, where the innovative spirit is flourishing. We develop smart algorithms to detect and predict suspicious activities while preserving people’s integrity. We believe that enhanced AI performance, ethics, and privacy go hand in hand, creating a positive mark within the camera security industry. Irisity’s patented solution IRIS™ can be integrated into any new or existing camera infrastructure, installed directly into the camera, on server or in the cloud, to safeguarding people and assets. IRIS™ product portfolio includes solutions on asset protection, traffic management, and forensic search capabilities for a broad spectrum of industries such as safe cities, education, transportation, infrastructure, and the security industry. All IRIS™ functionality is available with our patented real-time anonymization, ensuring GDPR and US NDA act compliance and ethical safeguarding

Elgin Energy is an international and independent solar development platform. Established in 2009, Elgin Energy has extensive experience in delivering projects from initial landowner engagement to project completion with a 98% success rate in obtaining planning permission. To date, only one project has not achieved planning permission.

Enpal is a Berlin-based company that provides all-in-one renewable energy solutions consisting of solar panels, battery, wallbox, heat pump and energy management system for customers across Germany and Italy. Founding and early history Enpal was founded in 2017 by Mario Kohle, Jochen Ziervogel, and Viktor Wingert. The company received early backing from Lukasz Gadowski, the prominent entrepreneur and venture capitalist, and several board members of the Zalando fashion conglomerate. Enpal’s co-founders initially developed a sales-based business model, where end-users could purchase PV systems. Early market research suggested that a lease model would attract more uptake from customers who didn’t want the hassle of high investment costs and maintaining the solar system by themselves. The company settled on a 20-year lease term, which proved wildly successful during the first few years of its existence. Its lease agreements require no upfront payment from the customer and include installation, insurance, maintenance and other services. Rapid growth and expansion For most of its history, Enpal focused on the German market, first around its hometown of Berlin and later throughout the whole country. During the late 2010s and early 2020s, the company opened several satellite offices in an effort to provide responsive, localized sales and service to customers across the country. In 2021, Enpal opened a state-of-the-art training center for solar PV installers, where it trains its rapidly growing team of craftsmen. The company now has more than 200 local installer teams, whose members make up the bulk of Enpal’s employee roster, and a robust, efficient supply chain. Enpal’s key backers have included major impact investors and climate-tech venture firms, including Princeville Climate Technologies, Softbank Vision Fund II, TPG Rise Climate, HV Capital, The Westly Group, and Activate Capital. Co-founder Mario Kohle remains a managing director of the company. Fellow co-founders Jochen Ziervogel and Viktor Wingert (the current Chief Investment Officer) remain deeply involved as well. Enpal has won a number of awards over the years, including first place in the German Sustainability Prize Next Economy Award 2022, first place in the 2023 Smart Home Germany Awards, a 2023/2024 Stern Companies of the Future award, Die Welt #1 Service Champion in Customer Service Award, and KfW Award for Entrepreneurs 2022. The Enpal app was also awarded as Germany’s best solar management app. The company has also been among Germany’s fastest-growing companies in 2022 and 2023 based on the FT1000 ranking. Enpal today Today, Enpal has installed more than 60,000 solar PV systems across Germany and Italy. As of late 2022, Enpal is recognized as the market leader for solar PV installations in Germany. The company’s 2022 revenues exceeded 400 million euros on a headcount of more than 1,000 employees. After pivoting away from the sales model and focusing on leased systems for most of its history, Enpal added back a sales option in 2023 to accommodate customers who want to buy their solar solution. Either model can save the customer tens of thousands of euros over the course of a system’s 20- to 25-year useful lifespan, according to company data. Enpal has also diversified its product offerings in recent years. It now offers all-in-one renewable energy solutions consisting of solar panels, battery, wallbox, heat pump and energy management system.

Ceres Power Holdings is a UK-based fuel cell technology and engineering company that specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative energy solutions. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Horsham, it focuses on its SteelCell technology, which is a perforated sheet of steel designed to convert fuel directly into electrical power. This fuel-agnostic system currently operates on natural gas and is adaptable for future fuels like biogas and hydrogen. Ceres Power's products serve various markets, including commercial, automotive, data centers, and residential applications, aiming to provide cleaner and more affordable energy. The company has established strategic collaborations, such as with AVL List GmbH, to enhance customer adoption and advance solid oxide fuel cell technology for diverse applications. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Ceres Power is positioned to significantly contribute to the global shift towards renewable energy solutions.