EtaGen, Inc. provides power generation services. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Menlo Park, California.
Detect Technologies Private Limited, based in Chennai, India, is a drone-as-a-service company that specializes in developing advanced technologies for the oil and natural gas industry. Founded in 2013, the company offers a range of products designed for the inspection and monitoring of high-temperature and inaccessible pipelines and industrial assets. Key offerings include Guided Ultrasonic Monitoring of Pipe Systems (GUMPS) for remote pipeline inspection, Noctua drones for inspecting boilers and stacks, SCOPE-I robots for visual inspections of thermal power plant components, and CSS technology for monitoring erosion and corrosion in fluid transport infrastructure. Detect Technologies provides a fully automated continuous monitoring system, generating real-time data that allows organizations to assess the health of their assets, significantly reducing the risks associated with leaks and operational failures. This innovative approach enhances decision-making and operational efficiency in the process industries.
Operator of an electric vehicle network designed to offer public and commercial charging. The company offers a mobile application that allows users to locate and book EV chargers at public places, shopping malls, parking areas, fuel stations, and on highways among others, enabling individuals to conveniently charge their electric vehicles.
Princeton NuEnergy is a clean-tech startup that focuses on the direct recycling of lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles and consumer electronics. Princeton NuEnergy's patented Direct Battery Recycling technology produces high-quality and high-value-added cathode active materials with low operating costs from spent lithium-ion batteries and delivers sustainable energy and environmental solutions.
Hydrogen Mem-Tech specializes in advanced hydrogen separation technology that incorporates carbon capture. The company develops palladium membranes that efficiently capture carbon dioxide while facilitating the production of clean hydrogen. This innovative technology is designed for a variety of applications, including refineries, bio-refineries, chemical plants, steel production, power generation, gas networks, and agriculture. By providing sustainable energy solutions with zero emissions, Hydrogen Mem-Tech aims to support industries in making a green transition while minimizing maintenance costs and environmental impact.
South 8 Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of lithium batteries and electrochemical capacitors utilizing liquefied gas electrolyte technology. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company offers a unique Liquefied Gas Electrolyte (LiGas) chemistry that enhances the energy density, safety, and operational temperature range of both rechargeable and primary lithium batteries. This innovative approach provides significant advantages, including improved performance at low temperatures and reduced flammability compared to traditional capacitor materials. South 8 Technologies' products are particularly beneficial for industries such as transportation, aerospace, and military, where managing thermal runaway and ensuring safety are critical.
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GridPoint, Inc. specializes in energy management solutions that utilize data collection, big data analytics, and cloud computing to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability for various sectors. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products, including hardware for submetering and advanced monitoring, as well as the GridPoint Energy Manager, a cloud-based software platform designed to oversee energy-consuming assets like HVAC and lighting systems. Additionally, GridPoint provides a mobile application enabling users to access real-time data and site information conveniently. Its services encompass customer support, energy advisory, and site monitoring, targeting a diverse clientele that includes retailers, restaurants, commercial enterprises, government agencies, and educational institutions. Founded in 2003 and based in Reston, Virginia, GridPoint operates as a subsidiary of Twenty First Century Utilities and has deployed its solutions at over 12,000 sites, collecting vast amounts of customer data to drive energy savings and operational efficiency.
Developer of a predictive asset maintenance platform designed to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy. The company's platform helps asset owners to fix issues in time with deep domain diagnostics and improve product quality, enabling industrial plants to decarbonize and minimize unplanned failures.
Developer of thermal batteries designed to support the widespread integration of renewable resources on the electricity grid. The company's batteries use solar panels to efficiently convert heat energy to electric energy and also electrify heavy industry with thermal energy storage for zero-carbon heat and power, enabling users to ensure convenient, sustainable and reliable electricity on a global scale while reducing carbon emissions.
Innovate chemistry, materials & design using commonly available, eco-friendly materials to built efficient & safe batteries for the sustainable future.
Verdagy is innovating water electrolysis technology for the large-scale production of green hydrogen. Verdagy's industry-leading solution achieves both the lowest upfront capital costs and the lowest unit economics for production. Verdagy operates laboratory and pilot plant facilities in Moss Landing, California to further develop and rapidly scale the technology platform.
Heaten is an industrial start-up, tackling one of the most difficult problems for numerous industries, namely, to accelerate the electrification of heat with the prospect of deep-decarbonization, while providing viable roadmaps, both technically and economically to rapidly de-carbonize industrial heating processes. Heaten is a start-up with an 8 years R&D history in heat-to-power (Organic Ranking Cycle) and power-to-heat machines (heat pump). Our technology platform and knowledge are leading the efforts to deliver process temperatures of currently realized 165 degrees Celsius which covers 30% of the energy demand of all industrial heating processes, equivalent to a €39billion TAM in the EU-28 market only. Heaten's technology platform can achieve up to 400 degrees Celsius (R&D roadmap). Heaten AS has gone through the full cycle of R&D, prototyping, engineering, and design to successfully deliver 200kW heat pumps and industrial equipment to a customer. We are now looking to scaling the existing platform to meet industry needs and staying ahead of the competition by leading R&D and secure IP into medium-temperature process heat.
Daphne Technology is developing a catalyst-free, nano-technology that helps the petrochemical, power and transportation industries reduce air emissions to the levels required by international and national regulations.
Daphne Technology’s patented solution can be miniaturized and is especially well-suited to meet the requirements of marine vessels.
This approach reduces capital costs when compared to other technologies and can also be used without switching fuel, resulting in a substantial reduction in operating costs.
AutoGrid Systems, Inc. specializes in developing software applications for the energy sector, focusing on the management of distributed energy resources (DERs). The company's flagship products, including AutoGrid Flex and AutoGrid Engage, utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize and control energy resources in real time. AutoGrid Flex features modules for demand response optimization, virtual power plants, and energy storage management, while AutoGrid Engage serves as a customer energy data platform. By leveraging extensive data from smart meters and sensors, AutoGrid's applications enable utilities and energy service providers to deliver affordable, clean, and reliable energy. Established in 2010 and based in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in India, Japan, and the Netherlands, AutoGrid collaborates with notable clients such as Shell, FPL, and Xcel Energy, employing advanced analytics to address pressing energy challenges.
Princeton NuEnergy is a clean-tech startup that focuses on the direct recycling of lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles and consumer electronics. Princeton NuEnergy's patented Direct Battery Recycling technology produces high-quality and high-value-added cathode active materials with low operating costs from spent lithium-ion batteries and delivers sustainable energy and environmental solutions.
GreenCom Networks AG operates an online energy information brokerage platform (eibp) that enables new energy business models for utilities, ESCOs, and OEMs. It offers eibp connect that connects and controls distributed energy assets; eibp boost that visualizes and optimizes energy flows; eibp mesh, which connects customers to energy communities; eibp empower that develops energy tarrifs; and eibp cluster that leverages the power of distributed assets. GreenCom Networks AG as founded in 2011 and is based in Munich, Germany.
Palmetto is a clean technology company that specializes in building and operating solar energy projects for residential, commercial, and utility customers. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Palmetto designs and installs solar systems while providing a range of services, including customer support, financing, engineering, permitting, and installation. The company offers innovative software solutions such as Palmetto Home, which enables homeowners to monitor real-time energy consumption and solar production, and Palmetto Fleet, which provides energy monitoring insights for home management professionals. Additionally, Palmetto's Alchemy platform enhances the sales experience for solar professionals by streamlining the sales, design, and proposal processes. With additional offices in locations such as San Francisco, Sea Girt, Charlotte, Washington, and Greenville, Palmetto is committed to advancing clean energy technology and improving energy efficiency.
Veros Systems enables industrial customers to maximize production by providing actionable intelligence on their electrically-driven machines.
Their web-based Predictive Intelligence Platform uses completely nonintrusive monitors that can be installed in hours. PIP offers real-time predictive reliability and energy efficiency intelligence on electromechanical systems, and seamlessly integrates with leading Enterprise Asset Management applications. At last, engineers, managers, and executives have a means to see the future: to plan better, reduce costs, and improve a facility’s overall availability.
Commutec specializes in employee transportation solutions by leveraging technology to enhance the efficiency and safety of shared transport options. The company provides a comprehensive software-as-a-service platform known as Commutec PRo, which automates the entire transport management process. This solution allows businesses to optimize vehicle capacity, utilize real-time GPS tracking, and receive timely updates through SMS. By employing patented routing algorithms, Commutec PRo facilitates effective route planning while offering analytics and management reporting for better decision-making. The platform aims to reduce costs, mitigate financial and security risks, and lower carbon footprints, giving employers complete control and visibility over their transportation operations in real-time.
SteamaCo provides an Internet of Things-based metering platform that enhances utility management services for underserved energy consumers, particularly in remote areas with high operational costs and limited connectivity. The company's innovative energy management system collects and analyzes data from the distribution network, allowing utilities to identify issues such as energy theft and meter bypass. Additionally, SteamaCo's platform supports the management of the entire distribution grid through a field force automation application, helping clients minimize losses and deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy. By operating in previously unreachable locations, SteamaCo aims to improve energy access for millions.
SET Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2007 and based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It specializes in early to mid-stage investments in European technology companies, particularly within the energy and renewable sectors. The firm concentrates on innovative energy generation, distribution, storage, and efficiency technologies. Its investment strategy encompasses smart energy solutions, which integrate intelligent software and services with hardware components. Key areas of focus include renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and bioenergy, as well as advanced energy storage technologies and energy-efficient applications in buildings and transportation. SET Ventures typically invests between €0.5 million and €6 million in each portfolio company, aiming to support ventures that contribute to the transition of the energy system. The firm also emphasizes the importance of taking active roles in its investments, often seeking seats on supervisory boards to guide the companies it supports.
AutoGrid Systems, Inc. specializes in developing software applications for the energy sector, focusing on the management of distributed energy resources (DERs). The company's flagship products, including AutoGrid Flex and AutoGrid Engage, utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize and control energy resources in real time. AutoGrid Flex features modules for demand response optimization, virtual power plants, and energy storage management, while AutoGrid Engage serves as a customer energy data platform. By leveraging extensive data from smart meters and sensors, AutoGrid's applications enable utilities and energy service providers to deliver affordable, clean, and reliable energy. Established in 2010 and based in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in India, Japan, and the Netherlands, AutoGrid collaborates with notable clients such as Shell, FPL, and Xcel Energy, employing advanced analytics to address pressing energy challenges.
TresMoto provides tailored solutions for niche enterprise markets such as microdelivery and bike rental services through innovative electric scooters. Their flagship product, the TresMoto Mule Share, is designed for dockless rental service providers and features removable batteries, charging docks, and a range of integrated technology including GPS, geofencing, and remote demobilization. The scooters also come with practical amenities like under-seat storage for helmets and customizable branding options. In addition to their fleet offerings, TresMoto is developing consumer-oriented scooters and bikes that will integrate vehicle ownership and maintenance services—including insurance, regular servicing, roadside assistance, and battery swaps—into a single subscription package. This approach aims to enhance user experience and support the shift towards clean energy in urban mobility solutions.
TrashCon is an automated zero waste system, with globally awarded waste recycling technologies and circular economy models.
SteamaCo provides an Internet of Things-based metering platform that enhances utility management services for underserved energy consumers, particularly in remote areas with high operational costs and limited connectivity. The company's innovative energy management system collects and analyzes data from the distribution network, allowing utilities to identify issues such as energy theft and meter bypass. Additionally, SteamaCo's platform supports the management of the entire distribution grid through a field force automation application, helping clients minimize losses and deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy. By operating in previously unreachable locations, SteamaCo aims to improve energy access for millions.
Texas Guadaloop is focused on developing innovative transportation solutions through its research into hyperloop technology. The company has created a pod prototype that employs air-bearing technology, allowing it to levitate and operate with zero friction within hyperloop tubing. This design significantly reduces drag, enabling the system to reach maximum speeds of 700 miles per hour. By offering a more cost-effective alternative to traditional magnetic levitation systems, Texas Guadaloop aims to enhance the efficiency of transporting goods and people while addressing the growing demands for sustainable transportation options.
Geli, or Growing Energy Labs, Inc., focuses on providing software and business solutions for the design, automation, and management of energy storage systems. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products that facilitates an interconnected ecosystem for project developers, original equipment manufacturers, financiers, and project operators. Geli's hardware-agnostic software platform streamlines the energy storage development process, helping clients to efficiently implement advanced energy projects while minimizing their environmental impact.
Aquion Energy is fundamentally changing the economics of power generation, transmission and distribution by developing and commercializing cost-effective energy storage solutions that are safe, reliable, and sustainable from nontoxic components as simple as saltwater. Based on the research of Carnegie Mellon University Professor Jay Whitacre, Aquion's proprietary Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI™) battery overcomes the pitfalls of conventional energy storage technologies. AHI systems enhance the electrical grid by providing flexible, emissions-free capacity that optimizes existing generation assets and enables broad adoption of renewable energy technologies.
GlassPoint provides solar steam generators to the oil and gas industry for applications such as Enhanced Oil Recovery. It replaces gas-fired steam generation with solar, GlassPoint can reduce EOR gas consumption by up to 80 percent.
The company was founded in 2008 and headquartered in Fremont, California.
Veros Systems enables industrial customers to maximize production by providing actionable intelligence on their electrically-driven machines.
Their web-based Predictive Intelligence Platform uses completely nonintrusive monitors that can be installed in hours. PIP offers real-time predictive reliability and energy efficiency intelligence on electromechanical systems, and seamlessly integrates with leading Enterprise Asset Management applications. At last, engineers, managers, and executives have a means to see the future: to plan better, reduce costs, and improve a facility’s overall availability.
Next Step Living provides home energy evaluations and solutions for individuals and organizations. It offers energy assessment and diagnostics, air sealing and insulation, and multi-family retrofit services. The company also provides customized solutions, such as HVAC repair and replacement, window replacement and installation, solar or geothermal systems installation, building automation, interior and exterior lighting design, and custom retrofit services. Its sustainability solutions include water efficiency and purification, landscape design and management, and indoor air quality services. The company provides assessment and diagnostic processes to heating and cooling, domestic hot water, and electricity and lighting needs. Next Step Living partners with more than 400 municipalities, civic organizations, contractors, and corporations to deliver energy-efficient and environmental-friendly solutions to its customers. Those solutions include home energy assessments, weatherization work, energy-efficient windows, efficient heating, and cooling solutions, and access to solar solutions. Next Step Living was founded in 2008 by Geoff Chapin and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
2B Energy focuses on the design and development of offshore wind turbines and power plants, aimed at reducing costs and promoting sustainability in the wind energy sector. The company provides fully integrated solutions that include innovative tower and foundation designs, which facilitate efficient hoisting processes and optimize rotor orientation for accessing turbines in deep waters. By enhancing the performance and efficiency of offshore wind generation, 2B Energy enables its clients to lower power generation costs while contributing to the production of sustainable energy.
GlassPoint provides solar steam generators to the oil and gas industry for applications such as Enhanced Oil Recovery. It replaces gas-fired steam generation with solar, GlassPoint can reduce EOR gas consumption by up to 80 percent.
The company was founded in 2008 and headquartered in Fremont, California.