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H2SITE specializes in the development of renewable technology for the onsite production of hydrogen, primarily targeting small and medium-sized enterprises. The company offers a compact solution for producing, transporting, and storing low-carbon hydrogen, making it a viable option for businesses looking to reduce costs associated with transportation and energy waste. By facilitating onsite hydrogen generation, H2SITE enables companies to access the global hydrogen market more effectively, promoting sustainability and efficiency in energy use.

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.

Our Next Energy is a Michigan-based developer of innovative energy storage solutions with a vision to rapidly expand the world's access to sustainable power.

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.

Sustaera offers a direct air capture solution that works ranging from open grasslands to arid deserts to tropical savannas. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, United States.

Our Next Energy is a Michigan-based developer of innovative energy storage solutions with a vision to rapidly expand the world's access to sustainable power.

Since their founding in 2011, ESS has been focused on laying the groundwork for a future powered by clean and reliable energy. With a team that boasts decades of experience in distributed power generation and energy storage technologies, ESS has developed an extremely cost-effective energy management system that combines a safe, abundant and non-toxic iron electrolyte with their patented flow cell design. This combination of high performance with low cost means that ESS’s technology is ideally suited for applications that range in size from retail energy management to utility-scale renewables integration.

VEIR is focused on advancing electricity transmission through the development of high-temperature superconductors and innovative cooling solutions. The company has created a passive evaporative cryogenic cooling technology that significantly enhances cooling efficiency, delivering 20 times more cooling power per kilogram of nitrogen flow compared to traditional mechanical subcooling methods. By utilizing commercial superconducting tape, VEIR's technology facilitates power delivery at transmission levels over distribution-scale infrastructure without resistive losses. This approach allows clients to streamline permitting processes and create economically viable electric transmission lines, thereby addressing the challenges associated with cooling high-temperature superconductors.

Malta Inc. is a company that specializes in industrial-grade, grid-scale energy storage solutions, particularly through its innovative electro-thermal energy storage technology. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Malta's system captures energy from various sources, including renewable (wind and solar) and fossil fuel generators. The process involves converting electrical energy into thermal energy, which is stored in molten salt and later reconverted back into electricity using a heat engine. This technology addresses the challenges of energy curtailment by improving the synchronization of energy generation with demand, thereby facilitating the efficient distribution of electricity to the grid as required. Malta was incubated at the Moonshot Factory and has garnered support from leading venture capital and commercial power industry stakeholders, contributing to its mission of enabling affordable and reliable electricity delivery.

Form Energy, Inc. specializes in developing long-duration energy storage systems aimed at facilitating the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. The company focuses on creating low-cost battery solutions capable of storing electricity generated from wind and solar power for extended periods, thereby enhancing the reliability of the electric grid. Its core technology, which includes an innovative iron-air battery, allows for energy dispatch over multiple days, significantly improving the viability of renewable energy as a consistent power source. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, Form Energy also offers Formware, a software tool designed for capacity expansion with advanced optimization capabilities. The company's mission revolves around enabling deep decarbonization of the electric system, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable energy future. Form Energy has garnered support from various investors, including Breakthrough Energy Ventures and MIT’s The Engine.

Quidnet Energy Inc. is a Houston-based company that specializes in developing grid-scale energy storage systems. Founded in 2013, the company utilizes a unique hydroelectric energy storage technology that involves pumping water under pressure into subsurface geological reservoirs. This stored water can then be released to drive turbines and generate electricity when renewable energy sources are unavailable. By leveraging established well-drilling and construction techniques, Quidnet Energy aims to enhance the reliability of the carbon-free electric grid. In addition to its headquarters in Houston, the company has offices in San Francisco and Saratoga Springs, New York.

Since their founding in 2011, ESS has been focused on laying the groundwork for a future powered by clean and reliable energy. With a team that boasts decades of experience in distributed power generation and energy storage technologies, ESS has developed an extremely cost-effective energy management system that combines a safe, abundant and non-toxic iron electrolyte with their patented flow cell design. This combination of high performance with low cost means that ESS’s technology is ideally suited for applications that range in size from retail energy management to utility-scale renewables integration.

Form Energy, Inc. specializes in developing long-duration energy storage systems aimed at facilitating the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. The company focuses on creating low-cost battery solutions capable of storing electricity generated from wind and solar power for extended periods, thereby enhancing the reliability of the electric grid. Its core technology, which includes an innovative iron-air battery, allows for energy dispatch over multiple days, significantly improving the viability of renewable energy as a consistent power source. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, Form Energy also offers Formware, a software tool designed for capacity expansion with advanced optimization capabilities. The company's mission revolves around enabling deep decarbonization of the electric system, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable energy future. Form Energy has garnered support from various investors, including Breakthrough Energy Ventures and MIT’s The Engine.

Malta Inc. is a company that specializes in industrial-grade, grid-scale energy storage solutions, particularly through its innovative electro-thermal energy storage technology. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Malta's system captures energy from various sources, including renewable (wind and solar) and fossil fuel generators. The process involves converting electrical energy into thermal energy, which is stored in molten salt and later reconverted back into electricity using a heat engine. This technology addresses the challenges of energy curtailment by improving the synchronization of energy generation with demand, thereby facilitating the efficient distribution of electricity to the grid as required. Malta was incubated at the Moonshot Factory and has garnered support from leading venture capital and commercial power industry stakeholders, contributing to its mission of enabling affordable and reliable electricity delivery.

QuantumScape is a renewable energy company focused on advancing solid-state battery technology to enhance the performance and range of electric vehicles. Founded in 2010 by Jagdeep Singh in San Jose, California, the company aims to transform the battery industry by creating a solid-state battery that offers significantly higher energy storage capacity compared to traditional batteries. QuantumScape is developing next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries, featuring an innovative anode-less cell design that improves energy density while reducing material costs and streamlining manufacturing processes. Through these advancements, QuantumScape seeks to facilitate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.