NREL is the only federal laboratory dedicated to the research, development, commercialization and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Backed by 33 years of achievement, NREL leads the way in helping meet the growing demand for clean energy.
NREL is the only federal laboratory dedicated to the research, development, commercialization and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Backed by 33 years of achievement, NREL leads the way in helping meet the growing demand for clean energy.
NREL is the only federal laboratory dedicated to the research, development, commercialization and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Backed by 33 years of achievement, NREL leads the way in helping meet the growing demand for clean energy.
Greenway Energy (GWE) is making substantial progress in the areas of hydrogen solutions and fuel cell technologies that will be environmentally beneficial.
Heliogen, Inc. is a clean energy company based in Pasadena, California, focused on utilizing sunlight to produce hydrogen and syngas fuels, aiming to replace fossil fuels across various sectors. Founded in 2013 at Idealab, Heliogen has developed a concentrated solar energy system powered by artificial intelligence, which offers a range of solutions including HelioMax, a closed-loop control system for electricity generation and process heat applications; HelioHeat, which provides carbon-free, ultra-high temperature heat for industries like cement, refining, and mining; and HelioFuel, renewable fuels suitable for transportation, heavy equipment, and household heating. Heliogen's mission is to create technology that can commercially replace fossil fuels in industrial processes with sustainable energy sources.
Quino Energy manufactures batteries that use specially designed reactants called quinones that are dissolved in water. It is made from low-cost coal tar and wood tar, and is more cost-effective than competing battery technologies at longer storage durations of 5-12 hours. Quino Energy has licensed the quinone flow battery technology from Harvard University, where it was first developed.
Energy Fuels Inc. is a leading integrated uranium mining company based in the United States, focused on the extraction and recovery of uranium for the nuclear energy sector. The company operates key production facilities, including the White Mesa Mill in Utah, the only conventional uranium mill in the country, and the Nichols Ranch in-situ recovery facility in Wyoming. Together, these sites have a combined licensed capacity of approximately 10 million pounds of uranium concentrates annually. Energy Fuels also explores and evaluates various uranium and uranium/vanadium properties across several states, including Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. The company is positioned to meet the growing global demand for clean energy, providing a critical resource for the production of emission-free nuclear power. Established in 1987, Energy Fuels continues to leverage its extensive portfolio of resources to support the nuclear utilities market while contributing to the transition towards sustainable energy solutions.
Heliogen, Inc. is a clean energy company based in Pasadena, California, focused on utilizing sunlight to produce hydrogen and syngas fuels, aiming to replace fossil fuels across various sectors. Founded in 2013 at Idealab, Heliogen has developed a concentrated solar energy system powered by artificial intelligence, which offers a range of solutions including HelioMax, a closed-loop control system for electricity generation and process heat applications; HelioHeat, which provides carbon-free, ultra-high temperature heat for industries like cement, refining, and mining; and HelioFuel, renewable fuels suitable for transportation, heavy equipment, and household heating. Heliogen's mission is to create technology that can commercially replace fossil fuels in industrial processes with sustainable energy sources.
LanzaJet producer of aviation fuel that captures waste gas emissions and uses bacteria to turn it into useable ethanol fuel.
NREL is the only federal laboratory dedicated to the research, development, commercialization and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Backed by 33 years of achievement, NREL leads the way in helping meet the growing demand for clean energy.
Jolt Energy Storage Technologies, LLC, founded in 2015 and based in West Michigan, specializes in developing innovative compounds for lithium-ion batteries. The company focuses on creating organic electrochemical additives that enhance battery performance by increasing capacity, preventing overcharging, and simplifying electronic control systems. These advancements allow battery manufacturers to improve the safety, functionality, and cost-effectiveness of their products. Additionally, Jolt is working on all-organic nonaqueous redox flow batteries (RFBs) designed for large-scale energy storage, offering a reliable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional battery technologies. With a commitment to sustainability, Jolt Energy aims to revolutionize the energy storage sector.
Sunvapor, Inc. is a renewable energy technology and project development company based in Livermore, California. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in the development of solar parabolic trough collectors that utilize solar thermal energy to produce steam on an industrial scale. Sunvapor offers a solar steam plant that integrates innovative energy storage technology with its solar collectors, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of solar energy production.
NovoNutrients is focused on converting industrial waste carbon dioxide emissions into high-value protein ingredients for food and animal feed. The company has developed a fermentation platform that utilizes proprietary microbes and advanced gas fermentation systems to transform CO2, along with hydrogen and oxygen, into complete and safe single-cell protein. This innovative approach not only provides sustainable protein sources to support a growing population but also plays a role in combating climate change through carbon capture and utilization. By addressing both food security and environmental sustainability, NovoNutrients aims to meet the increasing demand for alternative protein solutions.
Ecolectro makes materials that make clean fuels and chemicals. The company is commercializing a proprietary platform of novel polymers that are best in class, allowing its customers to produce devices that last longer and cost less. Ecolectro has defensible IP, state-of-the-art facilities, experienced personnel, and strong customer traction.
SolarReserve, a venture-backed renewable energy company, focuses on advanced solar thermal storage technology. SolarReserve was formed to solve two of the fundamental barriers of renewable energy: scalability and storage. Unlike hydroelectric, geothermal, biomass, and other renewable energy technologies that use limited renewable fuel sources, SolarReserve's power plants draw their heat from the sun - earth's ultimate source of clean energy. And unlike wind and photovoltaics, SolarReserve's power plants can deliver power whenever it is needed, either 24 hours per day or only during "peak" demand. By overcoming these two key barriers, SolarReserve enables utility-scale, clean, renewable electricity generation.
Manta Biofuel, LLC is a Maryland-based company that specializes in the production and distribution of renewable crude oil derived from algae. Established in 2014, Manta Biofuel aims to provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional fossil fuels, targeting the $10 billion heating oil market. The company has developed a patented technology involving a distributed magnetic harvesting system to efficiently extract algal biomass, which is then converted into renewable crude oil through a hydrothermal liquefaction process. This innovative approach not only offers a sustainable energy solution but also supports the long-term vision of transitioning the international shipping industry to carbon-neutral liquid fuels, contributing to broader efforts to decarbonize the economy.
FuelCell Energy, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, installation, operation, and servicing of stationary fuel cell power plants designed for distributed power generation. The company offers a range of products, including those based on carbonate fuel cell technology, which can be configured for on-site power generation, utility grid support, and hydrogen production, among others. FuelCell Energy also provides carbon capture systems that extract carbon dioxide from emissions produced by various industrial sources. The company has approximately 300 megawatts of power generation capacity installed or in backlog and serves diverse sectors such as utilities, industrial operations, healthcare, and government facilities. With a strong presence primarily in the United States, South Korea, England, and Germany, FuelCell Energy has generated over 1.5 billion kilowatt hours of power from renewable biogas and clean natural gas. Headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut, the company is also engaged in ongoing research to advance hydrogen generation and solid oxide fuel cell technology.
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Mesodyne's solution is a novel ultra-high energy density, multi-fuel, silent, compact power generator. Our generators convert fuel to electricity with heat and light as intermediaries: a small micro combustor heats a photonic crystal to incandescence and the resulting light is tailored to the bandgap of an infrared cell resulting in unprecedented high efficiencies.
As the world's population reaches 9.7 billion in the year 2050, global crop production will need to double to meet the projected demands for food, feed, fiber, and fuel. AFINGEN® develops novel biotechnology platforms for crops to grow faster and healthier and meet the natural resource demand in new sustainable manners.
Manta Biofuel, LLC is a Maryland-based company that specializes in the production and distribution of renewable crude oil derived from algae. Established in 2014, Manta Biofuel aims to provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional fossil fuels, targeting the $10 billion heating oil market. The company has developed a patented technology involving a distributed magnetic harvesting system to efficiently extract algal biomass, which is then converted into renewable crude oil through a hydrothermal liquefaction process. This innovative approach not only offers a sustainable energy solution but also supports the long-term vision of transitioning the international shipping industry to carbon-neutral liquid fuels, contributing to broader efforts to decarbonize the economy.
As the world's population reaches 9.7 billion in the year 2050, global crop production will need to double to meet the projected demands for food, feed, fiber, and fuel. AFINGEN® develops novel biotechnology platforms for crops to grow faster and healthier and meet the natural resource demand in new sustainable manners.
As the world's population reaches 9.7 billion in the year 2050, global crop production will need to double to meet the projected demands for food, feed, fiber, and fuel. AFINGEN® develops novel biotechnology platforms for crops to grow faster and healthier and meet the natural resource demand in new sustainable manners.
Manta Biofuel, LLC is a Maryland-based company that specializes in the production and distribution of renewable crude oil derived from algae. Established in 2014, Manta Biofuel aims to provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional fossil fuels, targeting the $10 billion heating oil market. The company has developed a patented technology involving a distributed magnetic harvesting system to efficiently extract algal biomass, which is then converted into renewable crude oil through a hydrothermal liquefaction process. This innovative approach not only offers a sustainable energy solution but also supports the long-term vision of transitioning the international shipping industry to carbon-neutral liquid fuels, contributing to broader efforts to decarbonize the economy.
Ecovia Renewables Inc., founded in 2014 as a spin-out from the University of Michigan and based in Ann Arbor, specializes in developing bio-based ingredients and materials through a proprietary fermentation process utilizing renewable biomass. The company offers a variety of products, including the EcoSynth platform for biochemical and biofuel production, a suite of biopolymers designed as biodegradable alternatives to traditional polymers, and cellulosic biofuels derived from lignocellulosic biomass. Ecovia's biopolymers are versatile, finding applications in agriculture, such as soil additives for water retention, and in personal care products, serving as thickeners and super-absorbent materials. The company is committed to sustainable practices, aiming to provide high-performing, cost-effective biobased solutions for various industries.
Genera Energy Inc. is a Tennessee-based company that specializes in providing biomass supply solutions for the biofuels, biopower, and biobased products industries. Established in 2008, it processes various biomass feedstocks, including switchgrass, corn stover, biomass sorghum, sugar cane bagasse, and wood. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including energy crop production, turnkey supply-chain management, and consulting for biomass users and landowners. Genera Energy focuses on creating a connection between biomass users and landowners, ensuring that customers receive consistent, high-quality feedstock while landowners benefit from competitive returns and minimal risk.
Yield10 Bioscience is an agricultural bioscience company dedicated to developing innovative technologies aimed at significantly improving crop yields in the United States and Canada. The company, which was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, operates its Trait Factory to create high-value seed traits for the agriculture and food sectors. Yield10 is particularly focused on optimizing carbon flow in plants, which allows for precise genetic alterations that enhance yields while minimizing the use of land, water, and fertilizers. Its research efforts are supported by collaborations with major agricultural firms to develop traits in crops such as soybean, potato, and forage sorghum. Additionally, Yield10 is advancing the oilseed Camelina sativa as a platform for producing sustainable seed products, including oils for renewable fuels and omega-3 fatty acids for various applications. The company's commitment to innovation is driven by the goal of enhancing global food security through its advanced genetic technologies.
Clean Energy Systems, of Rancho Cordova, CA, specializes in the development of zero emissions commercial power plants using an oxy-fuel combustion process. The power plants use oxygen and various fuels to produce power that results in zero atmospheric emissions with carbon dioxide and water as byproducts. The company owns an extensive portfolio of patents and a Bakersfield, CA power plant, used to further develop the oxy fuel technology.
Abound Solar produces next-generation, thin film photovoltaic modules intended to deliver the lowest levelized cost of electricity.
Propel Fuels, Inc. operates a network of fuel stations in California and Washington, focusing on providing diesel, renewable fuels, and flex fuels. Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered in Sacramento, California, and has retail stations in various cities, including Seattle and Mount Vernon in Washington, as well as numerous locations throughout California. Propel Fuels also offers CleanDrive, an integrated platform that tracks carbon emissions reduction, helping consumers understand the environmental impact of their fuel choices. The company aims to empower drivers by making clean, American-made fuels easily accessible, thereby promoting both economic and environmental benefits. Through its initiatives, Propel Fuels seeks to encourage a shift towards cleaner fueling options and reduce reliance on imported oil.
Located in Cambridge, MA, Sun Catalytix is an early-stage renewable energy startup founded on groundbreaking science from the research lab of Professor Daniel Nocera at MIT. With Nature as our inspiration, we seek to combine sunlight and water to provide affordable, highly distributed solar energy to the individual. The elemental components of just 3 gallons of water have enough energy, when recombined, to satisfy the daily energy needs of a large American home. The US receives 500-fold more energy each year than it uses, but unfortunately the sun shines only half the time. At Sun Catalytix we are working to realize the dream of cheap, renewable, personalized energy allowing individuals to use the power around-the-clock. Backed by Polaris Venture Partners, we have started down the path to a sustainable energy future.
Myriant Technologies is focused on manufacturing specialty chemicals from renewable feedstocks. They deliver products with a smaller environmental footprint.
Solazyme is a synthetic biology company that specializes in converting algal biomass into biofuels. Solazyme not only creates biofuels for the the transportation industry, but is experimenting with ways to tailor its products for the cosmetic and food industries.
ZeaChem is focused on developing sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based fuels and chemicals, utilizing renewable biomass sources such as wood chips, wheat straw, corn stover, and grasses. The company employs a proprietary fermentation process that converts all carbon in the sugars into end products, resulting in high yields and making its products competitive with traditional fossil fuels, even without subsidies. By targeting the $1 trillion chemicals and fuels markets, ZeaChem aims to provide high-margin solutions that address environmental concerns while maintaining economic viability.
Founded in 1998, ClearFuels Technology Inc. is a leading developer of low-cost advanced renewable biofuels with a well-defined strategy for near-term commercialization of our highly flexible thermochemical platform. ClearFuels employs a proprietary thermochemical steam reformation process that converts multiple mixed cellulosic biomass feedstocks into high-value energy products including ethanol, renewable Fischer-Tropsch or "FT" diesel, hydrogen and electrical power at industry-leading yields. Clearfuels' unique ability to utilize multiple types of feedstock minimizes cost and production impact due to specific feedstock price fluctuations or availability while the ability to produce several types of high-value energy products from the same BTG platform offers the flexibility to meet specific energy demands with lower commodity risks
Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc. specializes in producing and distributing specialty chemicals derived from plant oils through a process called natural oil metathesis. Founded in 2007 and based in Woodridge, Illinois, the company offers a diverse range of products, including cleaning ingredients, coating materials, oil field chemicals, and personal care ingredients. These products find applications across various sectors, such as detergents, coatings, personal care, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, Elevance provides manufacturing consulting and technical services related to intermediates and bio-based feedstocks. With a focus on transforming renewable oils into high-performance materials, Elevance is strategically positioned to cater to the growing consumer demand in specialty chemical markets, which exceed $100 billion annually.
Nordic’s N1000, a simple, light-weight 1MW wind turbine is known for its unsurpassed ease of installation and maintenance, exceptional reliability, and low cost of energy generation. Nordic Windpower is a technology developer and manufacturer of innovative, two-bladed wind turbines for the rapidly expanding global wind market.
Abound Solar produces next-generation, thin film photovoltaic modules intended to deliver the lowest levelized cost of electricity.