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T-Omega Wind is a pioneering developer of floating offshore wind turbines. Unlike traditional designs that fight against water movements, T-Omega's turbines are engineered to ride on top of waves, minimizing resistance and maximizing efficiency. Their innovative structure features a rotor held firmly on both sides, aligned with the wind direction, and can be towed for easy deployment, facilitating global clean energy expansion.

Arctura specializes in developing innovative wind energy solutions. It aims to enhance sustainability, affordability, and accessibility of energy through technological advancements.

Founded in Loveland, Colorado, KineticCore Solutions specializes in manufacturing innovative energy storage systems. Its flagship product is an all-composite structural battery designed for modular, utility-scale use, offering a safe and sustainable solution with no hazardous materials.

CRCL Solutions, founded in 2021 and based in South Bend, Indiana, specializes in wind and solar forecasting services for energy markets, particularly within ERCOT's day-ahead and real-time markets. The company offers a weather forecasting platform designed to enhance forecast accuracy and strengthen power grid resiliency. By leveraging artificial intelligence, CRCL Solutions identifies discrepancies in current wind and solar forecasts and delivers improved atmospheric forecasting in real-time. This enables power traders to engage in low-risk, high-return trades and better anticipate market movements, ultimately supporting more efficient and reliable energy trading.

Accelerate Wind develops on-site wind energy solutions for commercial and industrial buildings, including small-scale rooftop wind turbines and integrated solar systems to maximize rooftop space and provide additional revenue streams. The company uses patent-pending airfoil designs to increase wind speed and energy output and is developing a patent-pending powertrain concept that stores energy in a small flywheel to reduce the cost of wind turbine power electronics.

Antora Energy specializes in delivering reliable, zero-carbon industrial heat and power solutions to heavy industries. The company's core technology involves thermal energy storage that absorbs excess solar and wind electricity, converting it into usable heat for industrial processes.

XFlow Energy specializes in manufacturing vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs), designed to lower the cost of wind energy generation. Their unique rotor design addresses common structural failures in VAWTs, maintaining high efficiency and low manufacturing costs. Additionally, XFlow Energy provides engineering consulting, prototyping, and testing services for renewable energy systems, further supporting the development of affordable and efficient renewable energy solutions.

Vartega Inc. is a technology development firm based in Golden, Colorado, that specializes in the recycling of carbon fiber, a strong and lightweight material used across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and sporting goods. Founded in 2014, Vartega employs a patented recycling process to transform carbon fiber scrap and waste into low-cost, high-quality products suitable for mass-market applications. The company’s offerings include semi-continuous, chopped, and milled carbon fiber, which can be utilized in thermoplastics, nonwoven fabrics, and molding compounds. By diverting carbon fiber waste from landfills, Vartega aims to enhance the sustainability of these industries, contributing to improved fuel economy and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Accelerate Wind develops on-site wind energy solutions for commercial and industrial buildings, including small-scale rooftop wind turbines and integrated solar systems to maximize rooftop space and provide additional revenue streams. The company uses patent-pending airfoil designs to increase wind speed and energy output and is developing a patent-pending powertrain concept that stores energy in a small flywheel to reduce the cost of wind turbine power electronics.

XFlow Energy specializes in manufacturing vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs), designed to lower the cost of wind energy generation. Their unique rotor design addresses common structural failures in VAWTs, maintaining high efficiency and low manufacturing costs. Additionally, XFlow Energy provides engineering consulting, prototyping, and testing services for renewable energy systems, further supporting the development of affordable and efficient renewable energy solutions.

Antora Energy specializes in delivering reliable, zero-carbon industrial heat and power solutions to heavy industries. The company's core technology involves thermal energy storage that absorbs excess solar and wind electricity, converting it into usable heat for industrial processes.

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.

AirLoom Energy develops wind energy technology that uses lightweight wings operating on a track to capture wind. The design aims to deliver the same amount of energy as conventional turbines at a fraction of the cost, enabling low-cost utility-scale wind energy. The system uses multiple small airframes on a slender oval track with downwind forces supported by a bridling system, and the configuration can be adjusted depending on the landscape, allowing clients to harvest wind energy in cost-effective and quicker ways.

Aquanis, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing the aerodynamic performance of wind turbines to reduce the cost of wind energy. Founded in 2016 and based in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, Aquanis develops innovative electrical devices known as blade-mounted plasma actuators. These actuators are designed to counter unsteady aerodynamic forces, which not only improve the efficiency of wind turbines but also extend their service life. By enabling the design of larger and more efficient turbines, Aquanis aims to contribute significantly to the advancement of renewable energy technologies.

XPEED Turbine Technology is an engineering company that develops technologies to improve wind turbines. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Piscataway, New Jersey.

RUTE Foundation Systems is a modular foundation intended for the renewable energy sectors. It produces and delivers the most efficient, sustainable structural foundation systems for the wind and solar industries for safer, faster, higher-quality structures for wind and solar generation.

AirLoom Energy develops wind energy technology that uses lightweight wings operating on a track to capture wind. The design aims to deliver the same amount of energy as conventional turbines at a fraction of the cost, enabling low-cost utility-scale wind energy. The system uses multiple small airframes on a slender oval track with downwind forces supported by a bridling system, and the configuration can be adjusted depending on the landscape, allowing clients to harvest wind energy in cost-effective and quicker ways.

XPEED Turbine Technology is an engineering company that develops technologies to improve wind turbines. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Piscataway, New Jersey.

LC Drives, Inc., based in Potsdam, New York, specializes in the development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of lightweight motors and generators tailored for various applications, including marine propulsion, wind energy, and industrial process automation. Established in 2012, the company focuses on creating power-dense, liquid-cooled permanent magnet electrical machines. Its innovative technologies are designed to revolutionize the market for high-power electrical machines ranging from 10 kW to 10 MW, offering products that are smaller, lighter, more efficient, and cost-effective compared to traditional models. LC Drives targets industries such as oil, gas, mining, and marine, providing customized ultra-efficient electric motors and generators suitable for rugged environments.

Continuum Dynamics provides quality engineering services and technical solutions for government and industry. They provide research and development activities, including software development, licensing, engineering, design services, and test support for multiple aerospace technologies, air vehicle design and simulation, thermo-hydraulic systems supporting electric power generation, wind turbine analysis, and agrochemical applications.

Altaeros Energies, Inc. is a company specializing in the development and supply of airborne wind turbines designed to generate renewable energy. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, Altaeros combines advanced aerospace and wind turbine technologies to harness high-altitude winds, which are a largely untapped source of renewable energy. Its buoyant airborne turbines serve a variety of sectors, including rural and island communities, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, and emergency response, among others. The company focuses on providing low-cost and abundant renewable energy solutions to meet diverse energy needs across challenging environments. Altaeros Energies has garnered support for its technology development from multiple funding sources, including government agencies and energy organizations.

SkySpecs develops unmanned aerial vehicles and integrated software solutions for the wind energy sector, focusing on operations and maintenance. Its offerings include analytics, blade inspection services, engineering projects, and collaborative tools that aggregate and digitize data from multiple sources. The Horizon reporting platform and a central data repository streamline communication with third parties and enable full‑scale repair campaigns. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with an additional office in Amsterdam, Netherlands. SkySpecs aims to enhance productivity, efficiency, and returns for renewable energy assets by providing purpose‑built technologies that help customers make informed decisions.

Keystone Tower Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer and installer of wind turbine steel towers, utilizing an innovative spiral welding process. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, the company conducts all rolling and welding operations in-house. This advanced manufacturing technique enables the production of larger towers that can support next-generation turbines, significantly lowering costs for both onshore and offshore installations. Additionally, Keystone's towers are designed to reach greater heights, allowing turbines to harness stronger winds for enhanced energy absorption.

Lite Enterprises uses in applications include aquaculture, agriculture, cell phone and broadcast towers, wind turbines, and solar farms, protecting wildlife from toxic waste zones. They offer cameras with motion detection capabilities, and a wireless mesh network allows remote access and control.

Vecarius is an energy efficiency in mass markets with broad societal impact, particularly in markets involving energy-intensive mobile or portable applications. They offer power management systems, thermal management systems, power electronics, advanced heat exchangers, and waste heat recovery.

Founded in 2001, Sentient Science provides materials science-based life prediction technology. It offers DigitalClone, a computational testing solution that improves new product development and extends the life of fielded assets in energy and mobile asset markets. The company's software as a service solutions use physics-based modeling and machine learning AI to predict the life of mechanical systems, helping customers optimize parts inventories and increase profitability.

RE Vision develops hydrokinetic energy resources. They provide solutions and expertise in ocean wave energy, tidal energy, ocean current energy, and offshore wind energy.

Keystone Tower Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer and installer of wind turbine steel towers, utilizing an innovative spiral welding process. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, the company conducts all rolling and welding operations in-house. This advanced manufacturing technique enables the production of larger towers that can support next-generation turbines, significantly lowering costs for both onshore and offshore installations. Additionally, Keystone's towers are designed to reach greater heights, allowing turbines to harness stronger winds for enhanced energy absorption.

Altaeros Energies, Inc. is a company specializing in the development and supply of airborne wind turbines designed to generate renewable energy. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, Altaeros combines advanced aerospace and wind turbine technologies to harness high-altitude winds, which are a largely untapped source of renewable energy. Its buoyant airborne turbines serve a variety of sectors, including rural and island communities, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, and emergency response, among others. The company focuses on providing low-cost and abundant renewable energy solutions to meet diverse energy needs across challenging environments. Altaeros Energies has garnered support for its technology development from multiple funding sources, including government agencies and energy organizations.

Lite Enterprises uses in applications include aquaculture, agriculture, cell phone and broadcast towers, wind turbines, and solar farms, protecting wildlife from toxic waste zones. They offer cameras with motion detection capabilities, and a wireless mesh network allows remote access and control.

Founded in 2001, Sentient Science provides materials science-based life prediction technology. It offers DigitalClone, a computational testing solution that improves new product development and extends the life of fielded assets in energy and mobile asset markets. The company's software as a service solutions use physics-based modeling and machine learning AI to predict the life of mechanical systems, helping customers optimize parts inventories and increase profitability.