Breakthrough Energy

Xcel Energy is engaged in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity. It operates through 5 segments: electricity, natural gas, renewable energy, transmission, and innovation. The company is engaged in generating electricity using coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydro, solar, biomass, oil and refuse, and wind energy sources; developing and leasing natural gas pipelines, and storage and compression facilities; and investing in rental housing projects. Xcel Energy was founded in 1909 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Zap Energy, Inc. is a Seattle-based company incorporated in 2017 that specializes in the design and manufacture of sheared-flow stabilized Z-Pinch fusion reactors for power plants. The company's innovative approach stabilizes plasma using sheared flows instead of traditional magnetic fields, which allows for the creation of a magnetic field through electric current. This method effectively confines and compresses the plasma, resulting in higher pressure and density. Zap Energy aims to provide a low-carbon, cost-effective, and flexible energy solution through its compact and scalable fusion reactor technology, positioning itself as a leader in the pursuit of commercially viable fusion energy.

SparkMeter, Inc. specializes in electricity metering systems tailored for rural and urban utilities in developing markets. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya, the company offers a range of products including smart meters designed for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. SparkMeter's solutions facilitate prepaid billing, enhance customer communications, and enable remote monitoring and control, thereby improving grid efficiency and asset performance. By integrating their metering technology with software solutions, SparkMeter enables microgrids and distribution utilities to optimize operations, providing reliable electricity access in underserved areas. This approach not only supports the expansion of electricity distribution but also fosters investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Developer of thermal batteries designed to support the widespread integration of renewable resources on the electricity grid. The company's batteries use solar panels to efficiently convert heat energy to electric energy and also electrify heavy industry with thermal energy storage for zero-carbon heat and power, enabling users to ensure convenient, sustainable and reliable electricity on a global scale while reducing carbon emissions.

Provider of renewable energy management products and services intended to make industrial decarbonization possible. The company captures low-cost renewable electricity and delivers continuous high-temperature heat, enabling clients to power their operations with zero-carbon energy.

Natel Energy, Inc. specializes in the design, construction, and sale of restoration hydro turbines (RHTs) that generate renewable electricity from low head water sources such as streams, irrigation canals, and existing low dams. These turbines can be retrofitted to enhance the performance of old units or installed in new developments, offering a cost-effective solution for hydropower compliance and output improvement. In addition to its turbine technology, Natel Energy provides digital services that utilize machine learning and remote sensing to optimize operational efficiency and minimize risks for hydropower owners and operators. The company also offers HydroForecast, which employs satellite imagery and advanced hydrologic modeling to deliver accurate forecasts. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Alameda, California, Natel Energy aims to contribute to a sustainable and reliable renewable energy grid through its innovative hydropower solutions.

WeaveGrid, Inc. develops software solutions aimed at facilitating the electrification of transportation. Founded in 2018 and based in San Mateo, California, the company uses machine learning, optimization, and predictive analytics to address electric vehicle (EV) and grid integration challenges. By collaborating with utilities and EV owners, WeaveGrid's technology helps to efficiently integrate renewable energy resources into the grid, while also reducing costs for utility customers. The company's approach is systems-oriented, focusing on the interconnected needs of both energy providers and consumers in the transition to electrified transportation.

WeaveGrid, Inc. develops software solutions aimed at facilitating the electrification of transportation. Founded in 2018 and based in San Mateo, California, the company uses machine learning, optimization, and predictive analytics to address electric vehicle (EV) and grid integration challenges. By collaborating with utilities and EV owners, WeaveGrid's technology helps to efficiently integrate renewable energy resources into the grid, while also reducing costs for utility customers. The company's approach is systems-oriented, focusing on the interconnected needs of both energy providers and consumers in the transition to electrified transportation.

SparkMeter, Inc. specializes in electricity metering systems tailored for rural and urban utilities in developing markets. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya, the company offers a range of products including smart meters designed for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. SparkMeter's solutions facilitate prepaid billing, enhance customer communications, and enable remote monitoring and control, thereby improving grid efficiency and asset performance. By integrating their metering technology with software solutions, SparkMeter enables microgrids and distribution utilities to optimize operations, providing reliable electricity access in underserved areas. This approach not only supports the expansion of electricity distribution but also fosters investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Natel Energy, Inc. specializes in the design, construction, and sale of restoration hydro turbines (RHTs) that generate renewable electricity from low head water sources such as streams, irrigation canals, and existing low dams. These turbines can be retrofitted to enhance the performance of old units or installed in new developments, offering a cost-effective solution for hydropower compliance and output improvement. In addition to its turbine technology, Natel Energy provides digital services that utilize machine learning and remote sensing to optimize operational efficiency and minimize risks for hydropower owners and operators. The company also offers HydroForecast, which employs satellite imagery and advanced hydrologic modeling to deliver accurate forecasts. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Alameda, California, Natel Energy aims to contribute to a sustainable and reliable renewable energy grid through its innovative hydropower solutions.

Arnergy Solar Limited, founded in 2013 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, specializes in the manufacture, installation, and maintenance of modular solar energy systems designed for micro-grid applications. The company offers products such as the Arnergy 3000 and Arnergy 5000, which provide scalable and reliable energy solutions to address the challenges of grid unreliability and energy intermittency. Arnergy aims to enhance economic outcomes by delivering clean and affordable energy systems tailored for both businesses and residential customers in emerging markets, thereby promoting sustainable energy solutions.