Equinor

Equinor is a Norway-based integrated energy company involved in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas, with active operations in wind and solar power and a broad global footprint that includes refining, processing, and trading. The company pursues the energy transition through its corporate venture activities, supporting startups and growth-stage companies that develop technologies across energy, information technology, climate tech, and infrastructure. Through Equinor Ventures and Equinor Energy Ventures, it seeks to invest in and partner with innovative firms to accelerate renewable energy deployment, efficiency, and storage, typically taking minority positions and pursuing co-investments to complement its core oil and gas businesses.

Samuel Byrne

Vice President Operations, Renewables Americas

Sophie Hildebrand

SVP Research and Technology and CTO

Kjersti Reinsnos

Managing Director

Past deals in Solar Energy

RayGen

Series D in 2025
RayGen is an Australian technology company focused on solar power and electricity storage. Its Solar Power Plant provides on-demand renewable energy by combining PV Ultra solar cogeneration with electro-thermal storage to deliver utility-scale, time-shifted power and synchronous generation. The system is designed to be located where the grid requires flexibility and can support dispatchable electricity for grid services, cogeneration, and potential green hydrogen production. RayGen manufactures high-efficiency solar modules at a 25 MWac facility in Melbourne and has deployed 1 MWac PV Ultra projects under power purchase agreements. The company employs around 30 people across engineering, manufacturing, operations and sales and has received support from government programs such as ARENA and Victoria’s New Energy Jobs Fund.

Ørsted

Post in 2024
Ørsted develops, maintains, and operates offshore and onshore renewable energy farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants. Its vision is a world powered entirely by green energy. Formerly known as DONG Energy, Ørsted has transformed from a black to a green energy company over the past decade, reducing its coal consumption significantly and aiming for full phase-out by 2023. As a global leader in offshore wind with a market share of 25%, it currently powers approximately 9.5 million people.

Carbon Recycling International

Funding Round in 2023
Founded in 2006, Carbon Recycling International specializes in producing renewable methanol using carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and electricity. Its proprietary technology enables large-scale conversion of emissions into liquid fuels and chemicals, promoting sustainability within the power generation and industrial production sectors.

Sol Clarity

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Sol Clarity specializes in enhancing solar panel efficiency through its self-cleaning technology. It develops transparent Electrodynamic Screen overlays that automatically remove dust from solar panels, improving energy yield without the need for water washing.

LevelTen Energy

Series C in 2021
LevelTen Energy is a Seattle-based company that operates a renewable energy transaction marketplace platform. Founded in 2016, it facilitates connections between corporate and industrial power buyers and utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects. The platform enables these buyers to access power purchase agreements (PPAs), providing financial security through fixed-price renewables and the economic advantages of large-scale projects. LevelTen Energy equips renewable energy buyers, advisors, and sellers with tools and services to expedite better deals.

Oxford PV

Series D in 2019
Oxford PV is a company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in 2010 by Henry Snaith and Kevin Arthur. It specializes in the development and commercialization of thin-film perovskite solar cells, which are designed to be printed directly onto silicon solar cells, CIGS solar cells, or glass. The company's innovative technology enhances photovoltaic performance by efficiently capturing specific parts of the solar spectrum, providing a low-cost and lightweight alternative for energy generation. Oxford PV aims to contribute significantly to the growth of renewable energy globally through its advanced solar cell solutions.

Yellow Door Energy

Series A in 2019
Yellow Door Energy, established in 2015 with headquarters in Dubai and operations in Amman, specializes in distributed solar power generation for commercial and industrial customers across the Middle East and Africa. The company finances, designs, builds, operates, and maintains solar plants, enabling clients to adopt renewable energy solutions without upfront capital expenditure. Once operational, clients pay a monthly bill based on electricity produced. Yellow Door Energy aims to develop over 1 gigawatt of distributed solar capacity, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and clean energy in the region.

Scatec ASA

Post in 2018
Scatec ASA is an integrated independent solar power producer based in Oslo, Norway. Founded in 2007, the company specializes in the design, development, financing, engineering, procurement, construction management, ownership, operation, and maintenance of solar photovoltaic power plants. Scatec operates through three segments: Power Production, Services, and Development and Construction. With a portfolio of 1.9 GW in operation and under construction, Scatec's projects are located in various countries, including Argentina, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Honduras, Jordan, Malaysia, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, and Ukraine. The company aims to deliver affordable and sustainable clean energy solutions globally. Scatec changed its name from Scatec Solar ASA in November 2020 to reflect its broader focus and capabilities in the renewable energy sector.

Oxford PV

Series D in 2018
Oxford PV is a company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in 2010 by Henry Snaith and Kevin Arthur. It specializes in the development and commercialization of thin-film perovskite solar cells, which are designed to be printed directly onto silicon solar cells, CIGS solar cells, or glass. The company's innovative technology enhances photovoltaic performance by efficiently capturing specific parts of the solar spectrum, providing a low-cost and lightweight alternative for energy generation. Oxford PV aims to contribute significantly to the growth of renewable energy globally through its advanced solar cell solutions.

Oxford PV

Series C in 2017
Oxford PV is a company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in 2010 by Henry Snaith and Kevin Arthur. It specializes in the development and commercialization of thin-film perovskite solar cells, which are designed to be printed directly onto silicon solar cells, CIGS solar cells, or glass. The company's innovative technology enhances photovoltaic performance by efficiently capturing specific parts of the solar spectrum, providing a low-cost and lightweight alternative for energy generation. Oxford PV aims to contribute significantly to the growth of renewable energy globally through its advanced solar cell solutions.

BrightSource

Series C in 2008
BrightSource Energy, Inc. is a solar thermal technology company that specializes in designing, developing, and selling systems for utility-scale electric power plants both in the United States and internationally. The company utilizes fields of tracking mirrors, known as heliostats, which are controlled by proprietary software to concentrate sunlight onto a solar receiver/boiler unit, producing high-temperature steam. This steam can be harnessed for electricity generation via conventional steam turbines or for industrial applications, such as thermal enhanced oil recovery. In addition to its core technology, BrightSource provides comprehensive project development services that include site acquisition, permitting, and interconnection to the electrical grid. The company targets utility-scale solar thermal power project owners, contractors, and oil production companies, fostering strategic partnerships with notable firms in the industry. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Oakland, California, BrightSource aims to offer low-cost, reliable clean energy solutions that help reduce dependency on fossil fuels.
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