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TEVERRA is a clean energy technology company focused on providing innovative subsurface solutions aimed at optimizing carbon storage and energy storage. The company specializes in converting oil and gas assets into geothermal resources and offers a range of services, including the design of geothermal systems and power plants. Additionally, TEVERRA provides subsurface monitoring, visualization, and control for both geothermal and oil and gas operations. Through the development of advanced technology and consulting services, TEVERRA is dedicated to supporting international projects that contribute to a low-carbon and sustainable energy mix.

Caporus Technologies specializes in the development of innovative thin-film dielectrics designed for high-energy-density capacitors. The company focuses on providing reliable capacitive energy storage and filtering solutions that can operate at elevated voltages and temperatures, which are essential for next-generation high-density power conversion systems. By offering advanced dielectric materials, Caporus enables its clients to meet the growing demands of power conversion systems, which are critical for facilitating the electrification of transportation and the integration of distributed energy resources into the electrical grid.

Epirus, Inc. is a technology company based in Hawthorne, California, specializing in the design and development of advanced defense systems that utilize artificial intelligence and directed energy. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating solid-state, software-defined high-power microwave solutions aimed at countering unmanned aircraft systems and other asymmetric threats. Its flagship product, ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE, serves as a counter-infrastructure solution that can simultaneously target multiple threats, effectively neutralizing drones and swarms. By integrating AI and machine learning with advanced electronics, Epirus enhances the detection and tracking of objects of interest, offering innovative capabilities in electronic warfare and power management for both defense and commercial sectors.

Founded in 2018, Valgotech is a technology company based in Fishers, Indiana. It specializes in advanced materials and energy storage systems, aiming to make energy consumption more sustainable and affordable.

Grid7’s project, E-Blockchain: A Scalable Platform for Secure Energy Transactions and Control, aims to use blockchain technology to address power plant cybersecurity issues and explore how a decentralized approach can improve the reliability of energy networks.

Microgrid Labs is a software and consulting company specializing in microgrids, commercial fleet electrification, and energy storage. It provides software and consulting services for the design, deployment, and operation of microgrids and related energy systems, including electric vehicle infrastructure and solar forecasting. The company offers initial assessment, feasibility studies, modeling, simulation, and optimization to support fleet operators and energy project planners, enabling reliable operations, optimized charging, and cost-effective energy management.

Pearl Street Technologies develops a simulation, optimization, and design platform for power grid planning. Its SUGAR platform uses advanced circuit simulation methodologies to analyze and optimize grids, enabling utilities and stakeholders to prepare for renewable energy integration.

Founded in 2018, Valgotech is a technology company based in Fishers, Indiana. It specializes in advanced materials and energy storage systems, aiming to make energy consumption more sustainable and affordable.

Grid7’s project, E-Blockchain: A Scalable Platform for Secure Energy Transactions and Control, aims to use blockchain technology to address power plant cybersecurity issues and explore how a decentralized approach can improve the reliability of energy networks.

Virimodo is a developer of a clean energy subscription platform designed for urban residents to effectively monitor and manage their energy consumption. By utilizing algorithms and artificial intelligence, the platform matches users with suitable renewable energy suppliers, allowing them to customize their green energy plans according to their specific consumption patterns. This innovative approach not only promotes the use of renewable energy but also empowers consumers to track their energy usage, contributing to carbon reduction efforts in real estate portfolios. Through its services, Virimodo aims to facilitate a transition toward carbon neutrality in urban environments.

Manifold Robotics is a company that specializes in developing innovative drone technology aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency in autonomous navigation. By utilizing electromagnetic fields (EMF) from power lines as a navigational source, the company enables drones to operate within shielded airspace, facilitating automated inspections of utility infrastructure. This capability allows for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations, significantly improving operational efficiency and reducing the costs associated with power line inspections. Manifold Robotics focuses on creating practical solutions that simplify drone operations and enhance their safety, ultimately contributing to advancements in various industries reliant on aerial technology.

PowerFlex Systems, Inc. is a California-based company established in 2017, focused on designing, building, and operating electric vehicle charging stations. As a subsidiary of EDF Renewables Inc., PowerFlex offers an intelligent energy management platform called PowerFlex X™, which monitors and optimizes clean energy assets, including solar power, energy storage, EV chargers, and microgrids. This technology employs patented algorithms to enhance the efficiency of distributed energy resources, ultimately lowering energy costs for clients. PowerFlex is recognized as the second-largest installer of commercial rooftop solar systems and maintains the fourth-largest network of Level 2 EV chargers in the United States. Its projects contribute significantly to reducing carbon emissions, with solar and storage initiatives offsetting 70,000 tons of CO2 annually and its extensive network of over 10,000 EV chargers offsetting nearly 19,000 tons of CO2 in 2023.

Pearl Street Technologies develops a simulation, optimization, and design platform for power grid planning. Its SUGAR platform uses advanced circuit simulation methodologies to analyze and optimize grids, enabling utilities and stakeholders to prepare for renewable energy integration.

Microgrid Labs is a software and consulting company specializing in microgrids, commercial fleet electrification, and energy storage. It provides software and consulting services for the design, deployment, and operation of microgrids and related energy systems, including electric vehicle infrastructure and solar forecasting. The company offers initial assessment, feasibility studies, modeling, simulation, and optimization to support fleet operators and energy project planners, enabling reliable operations, optimized charging, and cost-effective energy management.

URTPC specializes in developing advanced power conversion technology applicable across various sectors, including aerospace, renewable energy, and micro-grid systems. The company focuses on creating reliable, efficient, and safe products that facilitate faster market entry for its clients. URTPC positions itself as a comprehensive solution provider, offering expertise in analyzing electrical and power electronics components, as well as control systems and thermal, structural, and electromagnetic parameters. By streamlining power conversion processes, URTPC enables businesses to achieve cost reductions through efficient mass production, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency in diverse applications.

PowerFlex Systems, Inc. is a California-based company established in 2017, focused on designing, building, and operating electric vehicle charging stations. As a subsidiary of EDF Renewables Inc., PowerFlex offers an intelligent energy management platform called PowerFlex X™, which monitors and optimizes clean energy assets, including solar power, energy storage, EV chargers, and microgrids. This technology employs patented algorithms to enhance the efficiency of distributed energy resources, ultimately lowering energy costs for clients. PowerFlex is recognized as the second-largest installer of commercial rooftop solar systems and maintains the fourth-largest network of Level 2 EV chargers in the United States. Its projects contribute significantly to reducing carbon emissions, with solar and storage initiatives offsetting 70,000 tons of CO2 annually and its extensive network of over 10,000 EV chargers offsetting nearly 19,000 tons of CO2 in 2023.

Packetized Energy Technologies develops and deploys systems that enable distributed energy resources like water heaters, electric vehicle chargers, and battery storage systems to balance supply and demand in the power grid. Its Packetized Energy Management (PEM) software stack coordinates connected devices, ensuring local decision-making, privacy, scalability, adaptability, and equitable access to grid resources. The company uses control theory, machine learning, and optimization to enable real-time balancing of electricity demand with renewable supply. It serves the utilities industry, solar developers, and other energy providers.

Smart Electric Grid provides energy monitoring software for power utilities and control centres.

Qubitekk is a California-based developer and manufacturer focused on quantum communications and security technologies. Since its formation in 2012, the company has developed quantum key distribution components and systems for quantum sensing, cryptography, and computing markets, with a particular emphasis on secure, tamper-resistant communications for critical infrastructure such as electric grid automation. Its quantum networking devices use entangled photon sources designed to integrate with existing architectures to protect data integrity, support regulatory compliance, and strengthen cybersecurity.

NewGrid is a utilities software company specializing in topology optimization technologies. Its platform supports power operations decision-making, including outage scheduling, contingency planning, remedial action planning, operating guide development, and congestion management.

Microgrid Labs is a software and consulting company specializing in microgrids, commercial fleet electrification, and energy storage. It provides software and consulting services for the design, deployment, and operation of microgrids and related energy systems, including electric vehicle infrastructure and solar forecasting. The company offers initial assessment, feasibility studies, modeling, simulation, and optimization to support fleet operators and energy project planners, enabling reliable operations, optimized charging, and cost-effective energy management.

Solectrac, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Albion, California, specializing in the design and sale of electric tractors tailored for various applications, including agriculture, vineyards, equestrian centers, livestock operations, greenhouses, golf courses, and municipal projects. Established in 2012, the company's electric tractors are powered by renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional diesel vehicles in the farming sector. These tractors provide several advantages over their diesel counterparts, including reduced emissions, quieter operation, enhanced efficiency, and lower operational costs. Solectrac's electric tractors are equipped with low-speed, high-torque motors and a battery management system that utilizes high-amperage lithium battery packs, enabling them to sustain up to eight hours of use on a single charge, thereby promoting sustainable and efficient farming practices.

Opcondys develops semiconductor devices for power electronics, focusing on the opticondistor optical switching device for grid control and fault detection. The company markets Opticondistor for grid-tied energy storage, traction drives, high-voltage power supplies, HVDC and flexible AC transmission system equipment used in grid modernization. It serves the energy sector and manufacturers of high-voltage equipment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Manteca, California, Opcondys leverages wide-bandgap materials to deliver faster operation, broader temperature tolerance, and higher power handling, enabling equipment that is smaller, lighter, and more energy efficient, reducing system costs and energy use.

Smart Electric Grid provides energy monitoring software for power utilities and control centres.

GridBridge is a Raleigh, North Carolina-based company founded in 2012 that designs, develops, and deploys power delivery solutions to modernize electrical grids. It specializes in grid energy router technology and platform-based systems that combine advanced electronics with software to manage power flow, integrate renewable generation and energy storage, and improve distribution efficiency and reliability for electric utilities and consumers worldwide. These solutions support grid modernization and the integration of distributed generation resources.

Cirasys is a technology company founded in 2014 as a spinout from The University of Texas, specializing in advanced control methods for power conversion. The company focuses on developing analog-digital power controllers and converters that offer exceptional precision. By utilizing nonlinear control techniques and feedback linearization, Cirasys aims to simplify the complex processes typically involved in power converter design while enhancing design flexibility. Its innovative methodology is particularly applicable to DC power conversion applications, allowing users to improve the performance and capabilities of power converters and power supplies.

Monolith Semiconductor Inc. is a company that focuses on the development and manufacturing of high-voltage silicon carbide power diodes and switches. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Ithaca, New York, the company addresses the growing demand for efficient electrical energy use across various applications. Its products are utilized in renewable energy inverters, power supplies, industrial motor drives, electric vehicles, and smart electrical grids. By leveraging the superior properties of silicon carbide, Monolith Semiconductor enables advancements in power electronics that enhance efficiency, compactness, and affordability, ultimately contributing to the ongoing evolution of energy processing systems.

Smart Electric Grid provides energy monitoring software for power utilities and control centres.

GridBridge is a Raleigh, North Carolina-based company founded in 2012 that designs, develops, and deploys power delivery solutions to modernize electrical grids. It specializes in grid energy router technology and platform-based systems that combine advanced electronics with software to manage power flow, integrate renewable generation and energy storage, and improve distribution efficiency and reliability for electric utilities and consumers worldwide. These solutions support grid modernization and the integration of distributed generation resources.