Amonix is a leading technology company specializing in High Concentration Photovoltaic (HCPV) systems for solar power generation. With over 20 years of experience, Amonix develops solar power generators designed for cost-effective, utility-scale deployment. The company's HCPV systems utilize the highest efficiency solar cells, similar to those used in satellites, and employ lenses to concentrate sunlight, significantly reducing the amount of costly solar cell material required. This innovative approach enables Amonix to provide lower-cost solar electricity. Additionally, Amonix operates solar power plants that leverage its advanced CPV technology for commercial applications both in the United States and internationally.
Enphase Energy
Venture Round in 2010
Enphase Energy designs, manufactures, and sells home energy solutions for the global solar photovoltaic industry. It specializes in semiconductor-based microinverters that convert energy at the individual solar module level, combining with proprietary networking and software technologies to provide energy monitoring and control services. The company offers AC battery storage systems, Envoy communications gateway, Enlighten cloud-based monitoring service, and other accessories. Its solutions are sold directly to solar distributors, installers, strategic partners, and homeowners, empowering them to create zero-energy footprints.
SpectraWatt
Venture Round in 2010
SpectraWatt Inc. is a manufacturer based in Hillsboro, Oregon, specializing in photovoltaic cells. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on the production and distribution of multicrystalline silicon solar cells, which are essential components in solar panels that convert sunlight into electricity. By providing these key components, SpectraWatt plays a significant role in the renewable energy sector, contributing to the advancement of solar energy technologies.
SolarReserve
Series B in 2008
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.
SpectraWatt
Venture Round in 2008
SpectraWatt Inc. is a manufacturer based in Hillsboro, Oregon, specializing in photovoltaic cells. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on the production and distribution of multicrystalline silicon solar cells, which are essential components in solar panels that convert sunlight into electricity. By providing these key components, SpectraWatt plays a significant role in the renewable energy sector, contributing to the advancement of solar energy technologies.
Allied Resource
Post in 2008
Allied Resource Corporation is a global climate technology group that focuses on providing clean technology products and services for energy-related businesses. The company specializes in proprietary technologies that enable the recycling and re-refining of waste oils into high-quality oil products. Additionally, it offers solutions for reducing carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and sulfur emissions, as well as treating industrial wastewater. Allied Resource also engages in the production of synthetic gases and the incineration of sludge and pelletized residues, positioning itself as a key player in the clean technology sector.
ReliOn is a leading company specializing in the development and marketing of modular, cartridge-based proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology. It offers a diverse range of stationary fuel cells designed for emergency and backup power, uninterruptible power supplies, and off-grid power applications. ReliOn serves a variety of sectors, including telecommunications, energy, transportation, and government entities. The company has successfully sold and delivered over 1,900 kW of fuel cells both in the United States and internationally, establishing a customer base that includes major telecommunications providers, governmental communication sites, and utility companies. Its products encompass outdoor enclosures and fuel cell systems tailored to meet specific energy needs.
Range Fuels
Series C in 2008
Range Fuels is a privately held company funded primarily by greentech venture capital companies, including Khosla Ventures, LLC, arguably the top venture firm in the U.S. focusing on alternative, clean energy systems. Their leadership team melds experience from the technologically intensive oil, chemical, petrochemical, coal gasification, power and gas-to-liquids industries, the renewable fuel industry, and the pulp and paper industry.
Range Fuels
Series B in 2008
Range Fuels is a privately held company funded primarily by greentech venture capital companies, including Khosla Ventures, LLC, arguably the top venture firm in the U.S. focusing on alternative, clean energy systems. Their leadership team melds experience from the technologically intensive oil, chemical, petrochemical, coal gasification, power and gas-to-liquids industries, the renewable fuel industry, and the pulp and paper industry.
ReliOn
Venture Round in 2008
ReliOn is a leading company specializing in the development and marketing of modular, cartridge-based proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology. It offers a diverse range of stationary fuel cells designed for emergency and backup power, uninterruptible power supplies, and off-grid power applications. ReliOn serves a variety of sectors, including telecommunications, energy, transportation, and government entities. The company has successfully sold and delivered over 1,900 kW of fuel cells both in the United States and internationally, establishing a customer base that includes major telecommunications providers, governmental communication sites, and utility companies. Its products encompass outdoor enclosures and fuel cell systems tailored to meet specific energy needs.
Odersun AG is a German company which develops and manufactures thin-film solar cells and modules on copper tape specifically for building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). Odersun filed for bankruptcy in 2012.
Odersun employs more than 320 people in production, research and management in Frankfurt (Oder), Fürstenwalde (Spree) and Berlin, Germany. In cooperation with partner and investor AT&M, Odersun is setting up a joint venture in Beijing. On 1 June 2012, Odersun went into administration.
Fat Spaniel Technologies
Series B in 2008
Founded in 2003, Fat Spaniel Technologies specializes in monitoring and reporting services for the renewable energy sector. The company serves a diverse clientele, including solar power producers, financiers, system integrators, and an increasing number of wind power companies. Fat Spaniel's solutions are designed to optimize energy output, reduce operational and maintenance costs, manage risk, and enhance return on investment for renewable energy projects. Additionally, the company offers lifecycle management services and features the Fat Spaniel Insight Manager, a web portal that facilitates the creation and sharing of energy data applications.
ORBCOMM
Private Equity Round in 2006
ORBCOMM is a provider of Internet of Things and machine-to-machine solutions for asset tracking, monitoring, and control across transportation, logistics, heavy equipment, industrial fixed assets, oil and gas, and maritime sectors. The company offers a comprehensive suite of hardware, connectivity, device management, and analytics, leveraging its own low Earth orbit satellite constellation, ground infrastructure, and cellular networks to enable remote visibility and control of assets such as trailers, trucks, railcars, containers, generators, and maritime vessels. It provides fleet management, in-cab and remote monitoring, and specialized services for cold chain and dry transport under brands like ReeferTrak, GenTrak, GlobalTrak, and CargoWatch, along with AIS data services for vessel tracking and maritime safety. ORBCOMM markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, government customers, and end-users, and also through partners, including channel partners and resellers, and it collaborates with third-party satellite providers for additional service options and with Inmarsat for expanded bandwidth. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, the company aims to deliver visibility and operational efficiency across global assets.
Backyard Broadcasting Holdings
Private Equity Round in 2004
Backyard Broadcasting Holdings is a Baltimore-based company that enables its clients to pursue the opportunity for consolidation in target radio markets. It was founded in 2002 and is based in Baltimore, Maryland.