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Radiant is a clean energy startup based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the development of portable nuclear microreactors. Founded in 2019, the company aims to provide an alternative to fossil fuels through its innovative microreactor technology. Designed to fit within a shipping container, these reactors can be easily transported by air, ship, or road, making them suitable for both military and commercial applications. The Kaleidos microreactor, in particular, is notable for offering a zero-emissions power source, ideal for remote locations and critical power needs.

SwissDrones is an aviation company focused on the development, manufacturing, and operation of long-range unmanned helicopter systems tailored for commercial and public safety uses. The company’s innovative twin-rotor aircraft are engineered to serve as cost-effective alternatives to manned helicopters, offering significant reductions in carbon emissions and enhanced safety by eliminating the need for crewed operations in adverse weather conditions. Their systems are designed for various applications, including aerial surveillance, search and rescue, and critical infrastructure inspections. Equipped to integrate high-end sensor payloads, these unmanned helicopters enable long-range operations beyond visual line of sight during both day and night, with operational endurance extending for several hours.

Li Industries is a start-up dedicated to advancing lithium-ion battery recycling technologies. The company focuses on reclaiming materials from end-of-life batteries used in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and various energy storage systems. By utilizing direct recycling technology, Li Industries specializes in recovering valuable metals such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel, which are essential for battery production. Their innovative electrochemical flow system allows for non-destructive lithiation and optimizes the post-treatment of recovered materials, enhancing the efficiency of the recycling process. Through its efforts, Li Industries aims to minimize environmental waste, lower emissions, and reduce the costs associated with lithium-ion battery manufacturing, thereby promoting a more sustainable supply chain for battery materials.

Raven is a producer of green hydrogen and synthetic fuels using organic waste. They transform waste destined for landfills into environmentally friendly, efficient, and profitable clean hydrogen and Fischer-Tropsch synthetic fuels with our patented Steam/CO2 Reformer technology. Raven was in 2018 and is based in Pinedale, Wyoming.

Ionomr is pioneering and commercializing the world's most advanced ion-exchange materials. These provide an enabling platform for clean tech solutions after more than five decades of stagnation in available materials. Using our deep knowledge of scalable electrochemical systems, we enable more efficient systems that will lead to the decarbonization of the planet for future generations. To date, electrochemical applications in the clean tech realm use materials that contain toxic fluorinated chemicals (PFCs). PFCs leach into water sources and bioaccumulate for hundreds of years, having a dire impact on human health and the entire ecosystem. We are driven to replace these materials with our environmentally friendly hydrocarbon alternatives that reduce pollution at the source, and are proven to be more durable and efficient than incumbent materials. Ionomr's membranes and polymers are highly processable, which allow for simple integration into electrochemical systems. We enable optimal performance in applications for chemical & water remediation, energy storage and hydrogen. We are passionate about empowering the development of resilient and sustainable systems that will underlie the future of the renewable energy and circular chemical economies.

Malta is a provider of industrial-grade, grid-scale energy storage solutions. The Malta system collects and stores inexpensive and abundant renewable and fossil energy, and dispatches it as needed to the grid to enable the affordable and reliable delivery of electricity on demand. Incubated at X, the Moonshot Factory (formerly Google [x]), and funded by leading venture capital and commercial power industry companies

Oxford Quantum Circuits specializes in quantum computing technology that aims to address significant global challenges, such as climate change and drug discovery. The company has developed a fully functional quantum computer that integrates control systems, hardware, and software, enabling customers to streamline operations and explore innovative solutions. Their unique superconducting circuits are designed to maintain high qubit quality and control, which is essential for achieving commercially viable processing power. By leveraging this advanced technology, Oxford Quantum Circuits supports a range of applications, from pioneering new battery technologies to facilitating life-changing discoveries in medicine.

Immaterial is a manufacturer and developer of highly porous nanomaterials that significantly enhance the storage and separation of gas molecules. The company's super-adsorbent materials can be integrated into gas tanks, allowing for increased storage capacity without altering pressure or volume. This innovation enables gas companies to reduce costs associated with the separation, storage, and transportation of gas, providing a more efficient solution in the energy sector.

Magnum Development specializes in the development of storage caverns for various energy resources, including natural gas, compressed air, refined products, helium, and hydrogen. Operating primarily in the Western United States, the company offers transportation services and aims to provide economical solutions for storing and distributing clean energy. By focusing on the development of multiple portfolio companies, Magnum Development contributes to the consistent and reliable delivery of power in the region.

Compact Membrane Systems specializes in providing scalable membrane solutions for the decarbonization revolution. It develops technology to capture and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, avert global warming, and transform the industry into a long-term sustainable enterprise.

Electric Era Technologies specializes in developing AI-controlled battery storage solutions designed to enhance the efficiency of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Central to its offerings is the PowerNode-OS, a real-time software platform that optimizes charging operations for each PowerNode station. In addition to its technological innovations, Electric Era provides comprehensive EV charging solutions, including installation and ongoing support, aimed at delivering a seamless customer experience while fostering brand engagement. The company's battery systems are engineered to manage energy costs effectively, preventing excessive power draw from the grid during peak demand periods. Through these solutions, Electric Era enables businesses to streamline operations and promote sustainable energy usage without compromising their power management strategies.

Ecolink AI is a climate verification and reward platform enabling businesses to verify their sustainable goods and assets, create interactive "nutrition labels" and issue digital token rewards. Ecolink AI is part of the broader Ecosapiens community of 1M+ followers and subscribers.

Syzygy Plasmonics, Inc. is a Houston-based company that designs, develops, and manufactures photocatalytic reactor systems for industrial chemical reactions. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on creating reactors capable of generating fuel cell quality hydrogen from ammonia, making them suitable for small-to-medium-scale applications and hydrogen refueling stations for fuel cell vehicles. Unlike conventional chemical reactors, Syzygy's technology operates using light as an energy source and at temperatures over 1,000°F lower, which significantly reduces maintenance costs and allows for rapid production start-stop capabilities. This innovative approach not only enhances efficiency but also supports the decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries by enabling the use of renewable electricity and minimizing reliance on fossil fuels.

Starfire Energy develops and deploys sustainable energy technologies. It has developed a way to make clean liquid fuel from wind and solar power. The fuel is NH3 which is currently used as fertilizer and as a refrigerant but is also an energy-dense liquid fuel. Liquid fuel synthesis from clean energy is the next critical technology for sustainable energy. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado.

Li Industries is a start-up dedicated to advancing lithium-ion battery recycling technologies. The company focuses on reclaiming materials from end-of-life batteries used in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and various energy storage systems. By utilizing direct recycling technology, Li Industries specializes in recovering valuable metals such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel, which are essential for battery production. Their innovative electrochemical flow system allows for non-destructive lithiation and optimizes the post-treatment of recovered materials, enhancing the efficiency of the recycling process. Through its efforts, Li Industries aims to minimize environmental waste, lower emissions, and reduce the costs associated with lithium-ion battery manufacturing, thereby promoting a more sustainable supply chain for battery materials.

Aurora Hydrogen is focused on advancing hydrogen production technology that leverages efficient microwave energy to create clean hydrogen. This innovative approach is designed to decarbonize transportation and industrial processes, allowing for significant reductions in carbon dioxide emissions. The technology is highly scalable, making it suitable for a range of applications from small fueling stations to large industrial setups. Notably, Aurora Hydrogen's production process does not generate carbon dioxide or consume water, positioning the company as a key player in efforts to mitigate climate change by potentially reducing global carbon dioxide emissions by over 500 million tonnes annually.

TAE Technologies, Inc. is a company focused on developing clean fusion energy through advanced particle accelerator and plasma physics. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California, with an additional office in Rancho Santa Margarita, TAE Technologies aims to create a new source of energy derived from natural processes that generates no harmful byproducts. With over two decades of research, the company is dedicated to commercializing safe and cost-effective fusion power solutions. TAE Technologies also contributes to advancements in power management, electric mobility, and life sciences, addressing the global energy demand while promoting sustainable and carbon-free energy alternatives.

Zap Energy, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the design and manufacture of sheared-flow stabilized Z-Pinch fusion reactors for power generation. The company’s innovative technology utilizes electric currents to create magnetic fields that confine and compress plasma, enabling efficient energy production through nuclear fusion. This approach offers a low-carbon, cost-effective, and flexible power source while requiring less capital investment compared to traditional fusion methods. By focusing on compact and scalable fusion technology, Zap Energy aims to advance sustainable energy solutions and improve the economics of fusion energy.

Carbon Clean specializes in carbon dioxide recovery technology tailored for industrial applications, focusing on the decarbonization of power plants and utilities. The company has developed a patented carbon capture process that utilizes a proprietary regenerable advanced solvent and enhanced energy integration, allowing for the removal of up to 90% of carbon dioxide from flue gases. This energy-efficient technology is designed to be both cost-effective and adaptable, suitable for integration into new facilities or retrofitting existing ones. By providing industrial-quality carbon dioxide for reuse or sequestration, Carbon Clean enables its clients to adopt scalable and affordable carbon capture solutions. The company operates multiple research teams and facilities worldwide, commercializing its innovative technology for a diverse range of global customers.

Ionomr is pioneering and commercializing the world's most advanced ion-exchange materials. These provide an enabling platform for clean tech solutions after more than five decades of stagnation in available materials. Using our deep knowledge of scalable electrochemical systems, we enable more efficient systems that will lead to the decarbonization of the planet for future generations. To date, electrochemical applications in the clean tech realm use materials that contain toxic fluorinated chemicals (PFCs). PFCs leach into water sources and bioaccumulate for hundreds of years, having a dire impact on human health and the entire ecosystem. We are driven to replace these materials with our environmentally friendly hydrocarbon alternatives that reduce pollution at the source, and are proven to be more durable and efficient than incumbent materials. Ionomr's membranes and polymers are highly processable, which allow for simple integration into electrochemical systems. We enable optimal performance in applications for chemical & water remediation, energy storage and hydrogen. We are passionate about empowering the development of resilient and sustainable systems that will underlie the future of the renewable energy and circular chemical economies.

Founded in 2013, Hydrogenious Technoloiges is a spin-off of the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg by its CEO Dr. Daniel Teichmann and the three co-founders Prof. Wolfgang Arlt, Prof. Peter Wasserscheid and Prof. Eberhardt Schlücker. The need for safe and efficient hydrogen storage for multi-MWh energy storage systems and safe and reliable hydrogen storage for hydrogen refuelling stations and fuel cell mobility was imminent – and Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHC) proved to be the solution. Having completed the technological proof of concept at the university’s laboratories, the idea became reality and Hydrogenious Technologies, a global pioneer in LOHC based energy storage, was born. With the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg becoming a shareholder in May 2014 and the successful close of a Series A funding round in July 2014 with Anglo American Platinum as investor, Hydrogenious Technologies is now backed with strong scientific, strategic and financial capacities to revolutionize large-scale energy and hydrogen storage.

Gr3n Recycling has developed an innovative technology that enables the chemical recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles and food containers in a cost-effective manner. By applying microwave technology to a well-established chemical reaction, Gr3n has created a process that not only facilitates the industrial implementation of PET recycling but also depolymerizes polyester textiles to yield virgin PET. This groundbreaking approach has the potential to transform the global PET recycling landscape, offering significant financial benefits and cost savings for the recycling industry.

Raven is a producer of green hydrogen and synthetic fuels using organic waste. They transform waste destined for landfills into environmentally friendly, efficient, and profitable clean hydrogen and Fischer-Tropsch synthetic fuels with our patented Steam/CO2 Reformer technology. Raven was in 2018 and is based in Pinedale, Wyoming.

Natel Energy, Inc. develops and sells restoration hydro turbines (RHTs) designed for low head settings to generate renewable electricity from various water sources, including existing low dams, irrigation canals, and streams. These turbines can be installed in existing infrastructure, improving the efficiency of older units and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The company also offers digital services that enhance operational efficiency and reduce risks for hydropower stakeholders, utilizing machine learning and remote sensing technologies. Additionally, Natel Energy provides HydroForecast, which employs satellite imagery and advanced modeling to deliver accurate hydrological forecasts. Founded in 2005 and based in Alameda, California, Natel Energy aims to support the transition to sustainable energy through innovative hydropower solutions that contribute to a low-carbon grid.

Zap Energy, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the design and manufacture of sheared-flow stabilized Z-Pinch fusion reactors for power generation. The company’s innovative technology utilizes electric currents to create magnetic fields that confine and compress plasma, enabling efficient energy production through nuclear fusion. This approach offers a low-carbon, cost-effective, and flexible power source while requiring less capital investment compared to traditional fusion methods. By focusing on compact and scalable fusion technology, Zap Energy aims to advance sustainable energy solutions and improve the economics of fusion energy.

Mainspring Energy, Inc. is a company based in Menlo Park, California, focused on developing linear generator technology that produces low-carbon, dispatchable energy. Founded in 2010 by three Stanford engineers, Mainspring aims to address the challenges of climate change while providing affordable electricity. The company engineers advanced prototypes of linear generators that convert fuel into electricity through a low-temperature reaction of air and fuel, driving magnets through copper coils. This innovative approach allows Mainspring to offer electricity at lower costs and with greater reliability, contributing to the vision of creating net-zero carbon grids in the future.

Starfire Energy develops and deploys sustainable energy technologies. It has developed a way to make clean liquid fuel from wind and solar power. The fuel is NH3 which is currently used as fertilizer and as a refrigerant but is also an energy-dense liquid fuel. Liquid fuel synthesis from clean energy is the next critical technology for sustainable energy. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado.

Malta is a provider of industrial-grade, grid-scale energy storage solutions. The Malta system collects and stores inexpensive and abundant renewable and fossil energy, and dispatches it as needed to the grid to enable the affordable and reliable delivery of electricity on demand. Incubated at X, the Moonshot Factory (formerly Google [x]), and funded by leading venture capital and commercial power industry companies

Svante is a prominent provider of carbon capture and removal solutions, focusing on the development and manufacture of innovative solid sorbents, structured adsorbent filters, and rotary contactor machines. The company's technology is designed for post-combustion industrial carbon capture and direct air capture, addressing hard-to-decarbonize emissions from industries such as cement, hydrogen, oil and gas, and steel. Svante's solid sorbent-based technology is both environmentally responsible and scalable, allowing for effective CO2 capture that meets pipeline-grade purity standards. This captured carbon can be safely transported, stored underground, or repurposed for various applications. By forming partnerships across the global carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) value chain, Svante aims to facilitate the implementation of source-to-sink carbon capture projects, helping enterprises reduce emissions while managing capital costs and energy use effectively.

Blue Planet, Ltd. is a company focused on developing and commercializing innovative solutions for CO2 mitigation. Based in Los Gatos, California, it utilizes a biomimetic technology that transforms CO2 into carbonate rocks, which serve as an environmentally friendly alternative to natural limestone in concrete production. The company employs its Liquid Condensed Phase (LCP) Technology to convert CO2 from industrial flue gas into building materials, including coarse and fine aggregates, as well as CO2-sequestered and upcycled aggregates. This approach distinguishes Blue Planet from traditional carbon capture methods by eliminating the need for a costly purification process, making their system more efficient and economically viable. Founded in 2013, Blue Planet aims to provide sustainable solutions for projects that utilize carbon dioxide, contributing to the broader goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting environmentally responsible construction practices.

ChargePoint, Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Campbell, California, operates the world’s leading network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Initially known as Coulomb Technologies, the company rebranded in December 2012. ChargePoint offers a range of charging solutions, including public charging stations, consumer subscription plans, and cloud-based services that assist utility companies in managing electric demand. Its hardware products cater to various applications, including home, commercial, and fast-charging systems. The ChargePoint app enhances user experience by allowing consumers to locate, reserve, and monitor their charging sessions. Although it has a global presence with offices in Arizona, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, the majority of ChargePoint's revenue is generated in the United States.

Zap Energy, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the design and manufacture of sheared-flow stabilized Z-Pinch fusion reactors for power generation. The company’s innovative technology utilizes electric currents to create magnetic fields that confine and compress plasma, enabling efficient energy production through nuclear fusion. This approach offers a low-carbon, cost-effective, and flexible power source while requiring less capital investment compared to traditional fusion methods. By focusing on compact and scalable fusion technology, Zap Energy aims to advance sustainable energy solutions and improve the economics of fusion energy.

Carbon Clean specializes in carbon dioxide recovery technology tailored for industrial applications, focusing on the decarbonization of power plants and utilities. The company has developed a patented carbon capture process that utilizes a proprietary regenerable advanced solvent and enhanced energy integration, allowing for the removal of up to 90% of carbon dioxide from flue gases. This energy-efficient technology is designed to be both cost-effective and adaptable, suitable for integration into new facilities or retrofitting existing ones. By providing industrial-quality carbon dioxide for reuse or sequestration, Carbon Clean enables its clients to adopt scalable and affordable carbon capture solutions. The company operates multiple research teams and facilities worldwide, commercializing its innovative technology for a diverse range of global customers.

Carbon Clean specializes in carbon dioxide recovery technology tailored for industrial applications, focusing on the decarbonization of power plants and utilities. The company has developed a patented carbon capture process that utilizes a proprietary regenerable advanced solvent and enhanced energy integration, allowing for the removal of up to 90% of carbon dioxide from flue gases. This energy-efficient technology is designed to be both cost-effective and adaptable, suitable for integration into new facilities or retrofitting existing ones. By providing industrial-quality carbon dioxide for reuse or sequestration, Carbon Clean enables its clients to adopt scalable and affordable carbon capture solutions. The company operates multiple research teams and facilities worldwide, commercializing its innovative technology for a diverse range of global customers.

Svante is a prominent provider of carbon capture and removal solutions, focusing on the development and manufacture of innovative solid sorbents, structured adsorbent filters, and rotary contactor machines. The company's technology is designed for post-combustion industrial carbon capture and direct air capture, addressing hard-to-decarbonize emissions from industries such as cement, hydrogen, oil and gas, and steel. Svante's solid sorbent-based technology is both environmentally responsible and scalable, allowing for effective CO2 capture that meets pipeline-grade purity standards. This captured carbon can be safely transported, stored underground, or repurposed for various applications. By forming partnerships across the global carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) value chain, Svante aims to facilitate the implementation of source-to-sink carbon capture projects, helping enterprises reduce emissions while managing capital costs and energy use effectively.

Carbon Engineering Ltd. is a clean energy company based in Squamish, Canada, founded in 2009. It specializes in developing and commercializing Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, which captures carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the atmosphere. The company's innovative approach allows large facilities to manage emissions from various sources, including vehicles, airplanes, and buildings, thereby addressing a significant portion of global emissions. Carbon Engineering's technology integrates processes such as an air contactor and a regeneration cycle, enabling continuous capture of atmospheric CO2 and the production of pure carbon dioxide. Additionally, the company focuses on converting captured CO2 into clean and affordable transportation fuels, aiming to contribute effectively to climate solutions and assist businesses in meeting net-zero targets.

Natron Energy, Inc. is an energy storage company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2012. The company specializes in developing sodium-ion battery technologies, utilizing Prussian Blue electrode materials to create safe and sustainable energy storage solutions. Natron's batteries are designed for various industrial applications, including uninterruptible power supply systems, lift trucks, renewable energy smoothing, and smart grids. These batteries offer advantages such as high power density, efficient recharging, and extended cycle life, and can be produced economically using commodity materials on existing manufacturing lines. Natron Energy operates a software-defined power platform to enhance the integration of its battery solutions across critical backup power systems and other applications.

Carbon Engineering Ltd. is a clean energy company based in Squamish, Canada, founded in 2009. It specializes in developing and commercializing Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, which captures carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the atmosphere. The company's innovative approach allows large facilities to manage emissions from various sources, including vehicles, airplanes, and buildings, thereby addressing a significant portion of global emissions. Carbon Engineering's technology integrates processes such as an air contactor and a regeneration cycle, enabling continuous capture of atmospheric CO2 and the production of pure carbon dioxide. Additionally, the company focuses on converting captured CO2 into clean and affordable transportation fuels, aiming to contribute effectively to climate solutions and assist businesses in meeting net-zero targets.

ChargePoint, Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Campbell, California, operates the world’s leading network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Initially known as Coulomb Technologies, the company rebranded in December 2012. ChargePoint offers a range of charging solutions, including public charging stations, consumer subscription plans, and cloud-based services that assist utility companies in managing electric demand. Its hardware products cater to various applications, including home, commercial, and fast-charging systems. The ChargePoint app enhances user experience by allowing consumers to locate, reserve, and monitor their charging sessions. Although it has a global presence with offices in Arizona, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, the majority of ChargePoint's revenue is generated in the United States.

Svante is a prominent provider of carbon capture and removal solutions, focusing on the development and manufacture of innovative solid sorbents, structured adsorbent filters, and rotary contactor machines. The company's technology is designed for post-combustion industrial carbon capture and direct air capture, addressing hard-to-decarbonize emissions from industries such as cement, hydrogen, oil and gas, and steel. Svante's solid sorbent-based technology is both environmentally responsible and scalable, allowing for effective CO2 capture that meets pipeline-grade purity standards. This captured carbon can be safely transported, stored underground, or repurposed for various applications. By forming partnerships across the global carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) value chain, Svante aims to facilitate the implementation of source-to-sink carbon capture projects, helping enterprises reduce emissions while managing capital costs and energy use effectively.

BrightSource Energy, Inc. is a solar thermal technology company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in designing, developing, and selling proprietary systems for utility-scale electric power plants. The company utilizes fields of tracking mirrors, known as heliostats, alongside its proprietary software to concentrate sunlight onto a solar receiver/boiler unit, generating high-temperature steam. This steam can be used to produce electricity through conventional steam turbines or for industrial applications like thermal enhanced oil recovery. BrightSource also offers comprehensive project development services, including site acquisition, permitting, and securing power purchase agreements, while serving utility-scale solar thermal power project owners and contractors, as well as oil production companies. The firm has established strategic relationships with prominent partners in the energy sector, emphasizing its commitment to providing low-cost, reliable clean energy that competes with fossil fuels.

BrightSource Energy, Inc. is a solar thermal technology company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in designing, developing, and selling proprietary systems for utility-scale electric power plants. The company utilizes fields of tracking mirrors, known as heliostats, alongside its proprietary software to concentrate sunlight onto a solar receiver/boiler unit, generating high-temperature steam. This steam can be used to produce electricity through conventional steam turbines or for industrial applications like thermal enhanced oil recovery. BrightSource also offers comprehensive project development services, including site acquisition, permitting, and securing power purchase agreements, while serving utility-scale solar thermal power project owners and contractors, as well as oil production companies. The firm has established strategic relationships with prominent partners in the energy sector, emphasizing its commitment to providing low-cost, reliable clean energy that competes with fossil fuels.

Solazyme is a synthetic biology company that specializes in converting algal biomass into biofuels. Solazyme not only creates biofuels for the the transportation industry, but is experimenting with ways to tailor its products for the cosmetic and food industries.

BrightSource Energy, Inc. is a solar thermal technology company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in designing, developing, and selling proprietary systems for utility-scale electric power plants. The company utilizes fields of tracking mirrors, known as heliostats, alongside its proprietary software to concentrate sunlight onto a solar receiver/boiler unit, generating high-temperature steam. This steam can be used to produce electricity through conventional steam turbines or for industrial applications like thermal enhanced oil recovery. BrightSource also offers comprehensive project development services, including site acquisition, permitting, and securing power purchase agreements, while serving utility-scale solar thermal power project owners and contractors, as well as oil production companies. The firm has established strategic relationships with prominent partners in the energy sector, emphasizing its commitment to providing low-cost, reliable clean energy that competes with fossil fuels.

INFICON provides world-class instruments for gas analysis, measurement and control. INFICON is a provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and advanced process control software that enhance productivity and quality in sophisticated industrial vacuum processes. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of their vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. They also leverage their expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety. INFICON is headquartered in Switzerland and has world-class manufacturing facilities in Europe, the United States and China, as well as subsidiaries in China, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Liechtenstein, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States. INFICON is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 registered at their main locations. Many of their instruments are manufactured RoHS compliant.

Konarka Technologies, Inc. develops and advances nano-enabled polymer photovoltaic materials for commercial, industrial, government, and consumer applications. It provides standard products to serve portable power needs; and custom solutions, such as roll up chargers, personal accessories, and fold up chargers. The company's products are used in outdoor, portable power, indoor and remote sensing, and mission critical applications. It has strategic partnerships with Air Products, 24 Innovations, Kurz, SkyShades, Chevron, Merck, Toppan Forms, Dupont, Siemens, and the U.S. Air Force. Konarka Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts with business development offices in Asia. It has a research and development facility in Austria. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.