ARPA-E

The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) catalyzes transformational energy technologies that could create a more secure and affordable American future. We advance high-potential, high-impact energy technologies that are too early for private-sector investment. ARPA-E awardees are unique because they are developing entirely new ways to generate, store, and use energy.

Isik C. Kizilyalli

Associate Director for Technology and Program Director

Past deals in Electricity

GE Vernova

Grant in 2024
GE Vernova is an energy business company. They provide digital, energy consulting, energy financial services, gas power, grid solutions, nuclear energy, power conversion, renewable energy, steam power, and so on.

NoMIS Power Group

Grant in 2021
NoMIS Power Group specializes in the manufacturing of silicon carbide power semiconductor devices and packaging architectures. The company develops silicon carbide-based power modules that support the global energy transition by enabling the use of innovative semiconductor devices and power packaging materials. Their offerings aim to help businesses reduce energy costs while promoting electrified transportation and renewable energy infrastructure. In addition to their product line, NoMIS Power provides technical consulting, SiC design services, and research and development support tailored for the electronics sector.

Emrgy

Grant in 2020
Emrgy is a technology company established in 2014 that specializes in designing and deploying modular and scalable hydroelectric solutions. The company focuses on developing innovative hydroelectric turbines capable of generating electricity from slow or shallow water flows, which allows power generation companies to efficiently harness energy from rivers and streams. Emrgy's offerings include advanced turbines, magnetic gearboxes, and compact hydroelectric power generators that significantly reduce energy costs. By redefining hydropower technology, Emrgy aims to enhance the reliability and cost-effectiveness of renewable energy, contributing to a shift towards distributed and intermittent energy sources.

Form Energy

Grant in 2018
Form Energy, Inc. specializes in the development of long-duration energy storage systems aimed at enhancing the reliability of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Founded in 2017 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company focuses on creating low-cost battery systems, including its innovative iron-air battery technology, which allows for energy storage over extended periods. This capability enables the dispatch of renewable energy throughout the year, effectively replacing traditional fossil fuel-based generation and contributing to the decarbonization of the electric grid. Additionally, Form Energy offers Formware, a capacity expansion software tool designed to optimize energy management. The company's technological advancements are rooted in research from MIT and are supported by various investors committed to sustainable energy solutions.

Helion Energy

Grant in 2015
Helion Energy, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Redmond, Washington, is dedicated to developing fusion power technology aimed at generating unlimited clean electricity. The company designs and manufactures fusion engines and related equipment, with a focus on commercializing fusion energy. Helion has successfully tested several prototypes, including Trenta, and is actively working on its Polaris project, which represents a significant step towards the realization of operational fusion power plants.
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