Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Aetherflux is an aerospace company focused on providing renewable energy solutions to households, businesses, and military operations worldwide. The company has developed an innovative design for space-based solar power, which entails a constellation of small satellites that harness sunlight, convert it into electricity, and wirelessly transmit the power to ground stations. This technology aims to deliver reliable energy distribution while minimizing environmental impact, positioning Aetherflux at the forefront of the renewable energy sector.

Planted Solar develops and deploys solar power plants using a rapid deployment platform that increases energy output per acre and accelerates project delivery. It combines development software, terrain-adaptive high-density racking, and automated construction to build flexible, all-terrain power plants. Through advanced site planning and logistics, the company aims to maximize land use and streamline solar development, enabling faster, scalable deployment of clean energy.

Fourth Power specializes in utility-scale thermal battery storage solutions. It converts renewable energy into a reliable on-demand power source, addressing grid needs while facilitating the transition to decarbonized infrastructure.

Malta is a developer of industrial-grade, grid-scale electro-thermal energy storage technology. The system captures energy from wind, solar, and fossil generators, converts electrical energy into thermal energy by creating a temperature difference, stores heat in molten salt, and reconverts it to electricity with a heat engine to be dispatched to the grid when needed. The technology enables long-duration energy storage, helping mitigate wind and solar curtailment and improve the matching of generation and demand, addressing bottlenecks in distribution and transmission and supporting affordable, reliable electricity on demand. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Malta's solution targets grid operators and energy players seeking to balance supply and demand with grid-scale storage.

CubicPV is a solar manufacturing company that focuses on producing wafers and tandem modules using advanced silicon and perovskite technologies. The company develops innovative semiconductor combinations for tandem modules, which enhance energy harvesting by utilizing two different light absorbers, thus improving efficiency across a broader spectrum of sunlight. This technology aims to reduce the cost of solar electricity to be competitive with conventional energy sources, such as coal. By manufacturing silicon wafers directly from the silicon melt, CubicPV streamlines the production process, eliminating several steps and effectively doubling the yield. This approach not only lowers the cost of clean electricity but also minimizes the carbon footprint associated with solar panel production, supporting the growing global demand for sustainable energy solutions.

Xcel Energy is a leading electric and natural gas utility company serving approximately 6 million customers across eight states. It generates power through diverse sources including coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydro, solar, wind, and biomass. The company is committed to reducing carbon emissions and aims to supply more than half of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

Terabase Energy is a provider of automation and digital deployment solutions for utility-scale solar projects. The company develops software and services, including a cloud-based artificial intelligence project development platform that supports collaborative digital models, and offers technical advisory and engineering services. It markets an automation platform that integrates software, automation, and advanced construction techniques to help solar developers and EPC firms optimize project planning, streamline deployment, improve site efficiency, and manage costs, enabling scalable solar installations. The solutions are used by more than 400 engineering, procurement, and construction firms, developers, and independent power producers in 28 countries. Terabase Energy is based in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Melbourne, Australia.

Blue Frontier develops sustainable air conditioning technology with integrated energy storage. Founded in 2018 and based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the company aims to reduce energy consumption compared with conventional systems. Its technology supports HVAC-as-a-Service models and stores electricity, enabling operation during periods when renewable energy is abundant without compromising cooling service. The system uses less electricity than traditional air conditioners, contributing to lower utility costs and improved grid resilience for clients.

Source is a developer and manufacturer of solar-powered devices that extract drinkable water from the atmosphere. Its hydro panel technology uses advanced materials science to pull water from even the driest conditions and mineralize it for delivery to taps, enabling clean water access for residential, commercial, industrial, and community use. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Source is a developer and manufacturer of solar-powered devices that extract drinkable water from the atmosphere. Its hydro panel technology uses advanced materials science to pull water from even the driest conditions and mineralize it for delivery to taps, enabling clean water access for residential, commercial, industrial, and community use. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Antora Energy specializes in delivering reliable, zero-carbon industrial heat and power solutions to heavy industries. The company's core technology involves thermal energy storage that absorbs excess solar and wind electricity, converting it into usable heat for industrial processes.

CubicPV is a solar manufacturing company that focuses on producing wafers and tandem modules using advanced silicon and perovskite technologies. The company develops innovative semiconductor combinations for tandem modules, which enhance energy harvesting by utilizing two different light absorbers, thus improving efficiency across a broader spectrum of sunlight. This technology aims to reduce the cost of solar electricity to be competitive with conventional energy sources, such as coal. By manufacturing silicon wafers directly from the silicon melt, CubicPV streamlines the production process, eliminating several steps and effectively doubling the yield. This approach not only lowers the cost of clean electricity but also minimizes the carbon footprint associated with solar panel production, supporting the growing global demand for sustainable energy solutions.

Malta is a developer of industrial-grade, grid-scale electro-thermal energy storage technology. The system captures energy from wind, solar, and fossil generators, converts electrical energy into thermal energy by creating a temperature difference, stores heat in molten salt, and reconverts it to electricity with a heat engine to be dispatched to the grid when needed. The technology enables long-duration energy storage, helping mitigate wind and solar curtailment and improve the matching of generation and demand, addressing bottlenecks in distribution and transmission and supporting affordable, reliable electricity on demand. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Malta's solution targets grid operators and energy players seeking to balance supply and demand with grid-scale storage.

Form Energy, Inc. is a company focused on developing long-duration energy storage systems aimed at transforming the electric grid by enabling the reliable use of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Established in 2017 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, Form Energy is known for its innovative iron-air battery technology, which allows for the storage of electricity over extended periods, making renewable energy more dispatchable throughout the year. This technology not only helps to replace conventional fossil fuel-based generation but also enhances transmission capacity without the need for new infrastructure. By facilitating deep decarbonization of the electric system, Form Energy plays a significant role in reducing carbon emissions and promoting a sustainable energy future.

Source is a developer and manufacturer of solar-powered devices that extract drinkable water from the atmosphere. Its hydro panel technology uses advanced materials science to pull water from even the driest conditions and mineralize it for delivery to taps, enabling clean water access for residential, commercial, industrial, and community use. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

1366 Technologies Inc., established in 2008, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and supply of silicon wafers for solar cell applications. Based in Bedford, Massachusetts, with additional facilities in Shanghai, China, and Mumbai, India, the company produces both 3D direct wafers and conventional silicon solar wafers. Through strategic partnerships with Hanwha Q CELLS Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. and Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd., 1366 Technologies supplies its products to major players in the solar industry. Its proprietary technology enables the production of silicon wafers directly from molten silicon, resulting in lower costs, reduced energy requirements, and improved uniformity compared to traditional methods. This allows businesses to create more efficient and cost-effective solar cells.

Form Energy, Inc. is a company focused on developing long-duration energy storage systems aimed at transforming the electric grid by enabling the reliable use of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Established in 2017 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, Form Energy is known for its innovative iron-air battery technology, which allows for the storage of electricity over extended periods, making renewable energy more dispatchable throughout the year. This technology not only helps to replace conventional fossil fuel-based generation but also enhances transmission capacity without the need for new infrastructure. By facilitating deep decarbonization of the electric system, Form Energy plays a significant role in reducing carbon emissions and promoting a sustainable energy future.

Malta is a developer of industrial-grade, grid-scale electro-thermal energy storage technology. The system captures energy from wind, solar, and fossil generators, converts electrical energy into thermal energy by creating a temperature difference, stores heat in molten salt, and reconverts it to electricity with a heat engine to be dispatched to the grid when needed. The technology enables long-duration energy storage, helping mitigate wind and solar curtailment and improve the matching of generation and demand, addressing bottlenecks in distribution and transmission and supporting affordable, reliable electricity on demand. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Malta's solution targets grid operators and energy players seeking to balance supply and demand with grid-scale storage.