Lowercarbon Capital

Electra is dedicated to reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the iron and steel production industry through innovative electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes. The company has developed alternative steelmaking technology that aims to electrify and decarbonize the production process, allowing for the creation of low-carbon clean iron from various ores. By utilizing renewable energy sources, Electra enables steel producers to lower energy intensity and costs, contributing to a more sustainable approach to steelmaking.

Renaissance Fusion is a company focused on developing high-temperature superconductors that facilitate advancements in fusion energy and medical imaging. By creating superconductors for stellarator plasma devices, Renaissance Fusion aims to make fusion electricity affordable and accessible, thereby integrating it into the energy grid. Additionally, their technology enhances the effectiveness of MRI machines, making them a routine and commonplace form of medical examination. Through these innovations, the company seeks to simplify the process of harnessing fusion energy and improve medical diagnostics.

Pacific Fusion, a privately-held company with 11-50 employees, specializes in developing renewable energy power generation, focusing on affordable fusion power. It aims to create sustainable energy solutions for the clean energy sector by leveraging established scientific principles and prioritizing scalability. The company's innovative approach combines practical design with optimization for a wide range of target designs, enabling it to magnetically squeeze and heat small containers of deuterium-tritium fuel, suitable for low-cost power and heat at different scales.

Storio Energy, based in France, specializes in developing and operating energy storage solutions, primarily batteries, for professional clients. The company caters to three key use cases: standalone batteries for businesses exposed to volatile energy prices, storage combined with solar panels for enhanced self-consumption, and hybrid solar plus storage projects for independent power producers (IPPs). Storio's unique approach involves real-time operation of these batteries through its proprietary software platform, utilizing their flexibility to provide balancing and ancillary services to the electrical grid. The company offers a comprehensive, turnkey solution, supporting clients from initial feasibility studies through to installation and long-term operation, spanning over 15 years. Additionally, Storio provides financing options, allowing clients to partially or fully fund their storage projects.

Lithios is a technology company specializing in advanced lithium extraction through innovative electrochemical methods. The firm focuses on capturing and releasing lithium from complex mixtures, which are traditionally challenging to process. By leveraging breakthroughs in applied electrochemistry, Lithios offers solutions that facilitate low-cost and selective extraction of lithium from previously untapped brine resources. This approach not only enhances the efficiency of lithium recovery but also aligns with sustainable practices, supporting the growing demand for lithium in various industries, particularly in the context of an electric future.

Airloom Energy focuses on harnessing wind energy through innovative airframe technology that operates on a lightweight track. By employing a unique geometry, the company generates energy comparable to traditional wind turbines but at a significantly reduced cost. Its system consists of multiple small airframes that move along a slender oval track, utilizing downwind forces supported by a bridling system. This flexible configuration allows for adaptation to various landscapes and energy needs, enabling clients to efficiently and economically capture wind energy. Airloom Energy is committed to providing low-cost utility-scale wind energy solutions.

Antora Energy specializes in providing zero-carbon industrial heat and power solutions for heavy industries, offering a more reliable alternative to fossil fuels. The company develops innovative thermal batteries that utilize excess solar and wind electricity to heat blocks of carbon, creating a sustainable energy source. These thermal energy storage systems effectively convert heat energy into electric energy, facilitating the electrification of heavy industry. By enabling the integration of renewable resources into the electricity grid, Antora Energy aims to deliver convenient, sustainable, and reliable electricity while significantly reducing carbon emissions on a global scale.

Eli is a technology company that simplifies the process of offering incentives, rebates, and financing for consumers to adopt decarbonization projects such as heat pumps, EV chargers, and solar panels. It uses a digital platform to assess and verify user eligibility for various incentives, ensuring accessibility and affordability for these projects.

Airloom Energy focuses on harnessing wind energy through innovative airframe technology that operates on a lightweight track. By employing a unique geometry, the company generates energy comparable to traditional wind turbines but at a significantly reduced cost. Its system consists of multiple small airframes that move along a slender oval track, utilizing downwind forces supported by a bridling system. This flexible configuration allows for adaptation to various landscapes and energy needs, enabling clients to efficiently and economically capture wind energy. Airloom Energy is committed to providing low-cost utility-scale wind energy solutions.

Physics-based adaptive charging for software-defined batteries. We help the world’s leading automotive and consumer electronics brands deliver superior charging experiences. Our dream is that one day everyone will breathe clean air. That's why we make batteries better.

Lumen Energy is a clean energy platform dedicated to assisting commercial real estate owners in maximizing their profits through solar energy and battery solutions. The company employs a team of scientists, designers, and entrepreneurs committed to advancing a sustainable energy future. Lumen Energy's platform streamlines the process by qualifying properties, managing financing and installations, and providing comprehensive reports on solar revenue. It also evaluates the financial returns of various transaction types, including cash purchases and loans. By focusing on both economic and environmental benefits, Lumen Energy aims to facilitate cost savings for building owners while promoting the adoption of clean energy technologies.

Charm Industrial has developed an innovative approach to carbon sequestration by converting agricultural residues into bio-oil, which is then injected deep underground for permanent storage. This process not only captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere but also allows for the production of green hydrogen through the reforming of pyrolysis bio-oil. By utilizing biomass, Charm Industrial aims to provide a reliable and cost-competitive source of energy and industrial chemicals while enabling industrial clients to achieve carbon neutrality. Their technology addresses significant environmental challenges, such as wildfires and soil erosion, by ensuring that captured CO₂ remains securely stored, contributing to a sustainable energy future.

Lun decarbonises homes faster by building the operating system for heat pump installers.

Eli is a technology company that simplifies the process of offering incentives, rebates, and financing for consumers to adopt decarbonization projects such as heat pumps, EV chargers, and solar panels. It uses a digital platform to assess and verify user eligibility for various incentives, ensuring accessibility and affordability for these projects.

Renaissance Fusion is a company focused on developing high-temperature superconductors that facilitate advancements in fusion energy and medical imaging. By creating superconductors for stellarator plasma devices, Renaissance Fusion aims to make fusion electricity affordable and accessible, thereby integrating it into the energy grid. Additionally, their technology enhances the effectiveness of MRI machines, making them a routine and commonplace form of medical examination. Through these innovations, the company seeks to simplify the process of harnessing fusion energy and improve medical diagnostics.

Sublime Systems specializes in decarbonizing cement through innovative technology that co-produces green hydrogen while significantly reducing emissions. The company employs an electrochemical process powered by clean, renewable energy, effectively eliminating carbon dioxide emissions without altering the cement's properties or chemistry. This approach allows builders and consumers to actively participate in the transition towards a sustainable and renewable future.

Enode is a company focused on advancing the transition to a sustainable energy system by connecting and optimizing energy devices. Through its digital platform, Enode's APIs allow businesses to seamlessly integrate users' energy hardware, such as electric vehicles, solar inverters, home batteries, and thermostats, into their applications. This streamlined approach significantly reduces the time and resources needed for integration and ongoing maintenance, making it easier for companies to develop energy management applications. By optimizing energy consumption and enabling participation in flexible energy markets, Enode supports clients in their efforts to contribute to a zero-carbon energy grid.

Electra is dedicated to reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the iron and steel production industry through innovative electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes. The company has developed alternative steelmaking technology that aims to electrify and decarbonize the production process, allowing for the creation of low-carbon clean iron from various ores. By utilizing renewable energy sources, Electra enables steel producers to lower energy intensity and costs, contributing to a more sustainable approach to steelmaking.

Lemon Energy is a Brazilian company based in São Paulo, founded in 2019, that specializes in renewable energy solutions. It operates solar plants that generate photovoltaic energy, enabling customers to save on electric bills while promoting sustainable energy practices. Through a fully digital platform, Lemon Energy facilitates a seamless user experience, connecting consumers with various clean energy sources, including solar, wind, biogas, and small hydroelectric plants. By creating a renewable energy marketplace, the company simplifies the process of choosing green energy options, allowing businesses and individuals to utilize environmentally friendly energy sources effectively.

Nitricity is an energy company focused on the production of renewable nitrogen fertilizers with zero carbon emissions. It specializes in creating electrified, climate-smart fertilizers, specifically nitric acid and ammonia, which can be utilized independently or together to produce ammonium nitrate fertilizer. This innovative approach aims to bring high-quality fertilizer products closer to farmers, allowing them to minimize wasteful runoff and optimize fertilizer application timing based on field readiness. By enhancing nitrogen delivery capabilities, Nitricity supports sustainable agricultural practices and contributes to environmentally responsible farming worldwide.

Crusoe Energy Systems Inc., based in Denver, Colorado, develops innovative technology and solutions aimed at addressing operational, environmental, and regulatory challenges in the oil and gas sector. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in its Digital Flare Mitigation solution, which allows upstream operators without pipeline access to convert wasted natural gas into electricity for energy-intensive computing. This service not only helps oil and gas producers reduce routine flaring of natural gas but also assists them in achieving regulatory compliance and maintaining production levels amid increasing regulations and pipeline constraints. Crusoe Energy Systems is committed to creating solutions that benefit the environment, local communities, and energy producers alike.

Antora Energy specializes in providing zero-carbon industrial heat and power solutions for heavy industries, offering a more reliable alternative to fossil fuels. The company develops innovative thermal batteries that utilize excess solar and wind electricity to heat blocks of carbon, creating a sustainable energy source. These thermal energy storage systems effectively convert heat energy into electric energy, facilitating the electrification of heavy industry. By enabling the integration of renewable resources into the electricity grid, Antora Energy aims to deliver convenient, sustainable, and reliable electricity while significantly reducing carbon emissions on a global scale.

Helio is a company focused on facilitating the transition from fossil fuels to complete electrification of homes. It operates an innovative online platform that provides customers with a straightforward and cost-effective approach to achieve whole-home electrification. The platform integrates various systems including solar energy, heating and cooling, electrical systems, insulation, and ventilation, ensuring a holistic design for energy efficiency. By promoting the use of electric solutions, Helio aims to help customers reduce their carbon footprints and minimize reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Nitricity is an energy company focused on the production of renewable nitrogen fertilizers with zero carbon emissions. It specializes in creating electrified, climate-smart fertilizers, specifically nitric acid and ammonia, which can be utilized independently or together to produce ammonium nitrate fertilizer. This innovative approach aims to bring high-quality fertilizer products closer to farmers, allowing them to minimize wasteful runoff and optimize fertilizer application timing based on field readiness. By enhancing nitrogen delivery capabilities, Nitricity supports sustainable agricultural practices and contributes to environmentally responsible farming worldwide.

Holy Grail is engaged in the development of advanced air carbon capture technology, focusing on capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and permanently storing it above ground. The company's innovative device utilizes electrons to extract CO2 from large centralized emitters, contributing to efforts in mitigating climate change. In addition to carbon capture, Holy Grail is involved in research and engineering related to various products, including batteries and catalysts. This work enables industrial clients to optimize energy efficiency and economic performance by cross-validating predictions and simulations with experimental data. Through its initiatives, Holy Grail aims to play a significant role in reducing atmospheric carbon levels and promoting sustainable practices.

Crusoe Energy Systems Inc., based in Denver, Colorado, develops innovative technology and solutions aimed at addressing operational, environmental, and regulatory challenges in the oil and gas sector. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in its Digital Flare Mitigation solution, which allows upstream operators without pipeline access to convert wasted natural gas into electricity for energy-intensive computing. This service not only helps oil and gas producers reduce routine flaring of natural gas but also assists them in achieving regulatory compliance and maintaining production levels amid increasing regulations and pipeline constraints. Crusoe Energy Systems is committed to creating solutions that benefit the environment, local communities, and energy producers alike.

Remora is a company that develops an emission-controlling device for semi-trucks, designed to capture at least 80% of carbon emissions directly from the tailpipe. The device is mounted between the cab and trailer, utilizing a solid sorbent that selectively binds with carbon dioxide molecules in the exhaust stream. This technology regenerates using exhaust heat, ensuring efficient operation without clogging. By capturing carbon emissions, Remora enables companies to meet their climate commitments and earn credits for the carbon dioxide collected. The captured CO2 is sold to end-users for long-term storage, and the revenue generated is shared with customers, allowing the device to pay for itself within a few years.

Enode is a company focused on advancing the transition to a sustainable energy system by connecting and optimizing energy devices. Through its digital platform, Enode's APIs allow businesses to seamlessly integrate users' energy hardware, such as electric vehicles, solar inverters, home batteries, and thermostats, into their applications. This streamlined approach significantly reduces the time and resources needed for integration and ongoing maintenance, making it easier for companies to develop energy management applications. By optimizing energy consumption and enabling participation in flexible energy markets, Enode supports clients in their efforts to contribute to a zero-carbon energy grid.

Physics-based adaptive charging for software-defined batteries. We help the world’s leading automotive and consumer electronics brands deliver superior charging experiences. Our dream is that one day everyone will breathe clean air. That's why we make batteries better.