Climate Capital

Climate change creates new risks for electric utilities. From more frequent and intense storms to droughts that create wildfire-friendly conditions, it’s now more critical than ever for these companies to enact mitigation measures that account for these risks. One mitigation is the proactive inspection and inventory of grid assets at-scale, usually by piloting aerial drone missions to collect imagery and video on each asset. While these methods have proven to increase both grid safety and resiliency, most are employed on the transmission grid but not on the distribution grid. This is because, compared to transmission grid assets, distribution grid assets are too numerous, too geographically dispersed, are often located in densely populated areas, and the aerial view is often obscured by vegetation for much of the year. This makes piloting drone inspection missions over distribution grid assets extremely difficult. Yet, 90% of power outages occur on the distribution grid and there are cases of faulty distribution grid equipment sparking wildfires, such as the recent Silverado Fire in Southern California. Noteworthy AI solves this problem by ensuring that distribution grid assets are adequately inspected and monitored. Our solution combines hardware at the Edge and software in the Cloud to help electric utilities inspect and inventory distribution grid assets at scale. Our Edge hardware mounts directly on electric utility fleet vehicles (e.g. repair trucks) and uses proprietary computer vision to inspect and inventory distribution poles and their components with no impact on crew duties. Results are sent to our Cloud software in real-time. This converts non-productive fleet vehicle travel time into active inspection and monitoring at a low cost, enabling electric utilities to reap grid resiliency and safety benefits on the distribution grid as well.

Paces is developing a data platform aimed at enhancing the development and operation of green infrastructure projects. By offering actionable signals, the platform helps developers, operators, and investors identify optimal locations for profitable construction. It gathers extensive data across 3,500 counties in the United States, covering areas such as environmental conditions, permitting regulations, zoning laws, interconnection details, and competition risks. Additionally, Paces provides modeled signals that include climate risk assessments, profitability forecasts, and parcel rankings, all tailored to specific land parcels and green infrastructure assets. This comprehensive approach accelerates renewable project development and improves long-term returns for stakeholders.

Ecosapiens is a Web3 and NFT project designed to empower individuals in the fight against climate change. The company offers a platform that integrates carbon into digital art while emphasizing nature-based solutions for carbon removal, reduction, and prevention. Through its innovative approach, Ecosapiens enables consumers to actively contribute to environmental sustainability and make a meaningful impact on the climate.

BasiGo is an e-mobility startup focused on transforming public transportation by offering electric buses as a cost-effective alternative to diesel. The company aims to make electric buses accessible to all bus owners through innovative Pay-As-You-Drive financing systems. BasiGo's electric buses utilize proven and safe battery technology, allowing them to operate throughout the day on a single charge. By providing an economical, convenient, and reliable solution, BasiGo helps customers address the challenges posed by increasing diesel fuel costs, thereby promoting a more sustainable future in public transport.

BasiGo is an e-mobility startup focused on transforming public transportation by offering electric buses as a cost-effective alternative to diesel. The company aims to make electric buses accessible to all bus owners through innovative Pay-As-You-Drive financing systems. BasiGo's electric buses utilize proven and safe battery technology, allowing them to operate throughout the day on a single charge. By providing an economical, convenient, and reliable solution, BasiGo helps customers address the challenges posed by increasing diesel fuel costs, thereby promoting a more sustainable future in public transport.