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ConnectDER is a solar technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 2011. It specializes in designing and manufacturing meter collars that facilitate the connection of distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar photovoltaic systems, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging to residential homes and the grid. By transforming the electricity meter socket into an interconnection point, ConnectDER enhances the integration and management of DERs. The company also offers ConnectDER Cloud, a system that allows fleet operators to access metering data, manage operational parameters, and control firmware remotely. This technology improves the efficiency and resilience of home energy systems while benefiting users, the grid, and the environment.

Omnidian offers comprehensive protection plans for residential solar energy systems. It serves both individual homeowners and financial institutions, providing real-time monitoring, proactive service alerts, and a nationwide network of field service professionals to ensure optimal system performance. The company's mission is to protect and accelerate capital invested in the residential solar industry.

Yotta Energy Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in the manufacture of innovative solar storage solutions. The company's flagship product, SolarLEAF, is a modular energy storage device that integrates with photovoltaic panels, designed to lower costs and enhance the resiliency of energy storage systems. By significantly reducing the soft costs associated with the design, installation, and maintenance of energy storage, SolarLEAF provides a more efficient alternative to traditional centralized systems. Additionally, Yotta Energy offers SolarPLEXUS, a gateway that optimizes the operation of SolarLEAF units and facilitates connectivity within the system. Their software platform further aggregates energy data to support utilities in managing grid operations and enables system owners to effectively manage their power and reduce expenses.

ConnectDER is a solar technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 2011. It specializes in designing and manufacturing meter collars that facilitate the connection of distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar photovoltaic systems, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging to residential homes and the grid. By transforming the electricity meter socket into an interconnection point, ConnectDER enhances the integration and management of DERs. The company also offers ConnectDER Cloud, a system that allows fleet operators to access metering data, manage operational parameters, and control firmware remotely. This technology improves the efficiency and resilience of home energy systems while benefiting users, the grid, and the environment.

Omnidian offers comprehensive protection plans for residential solar energy systems. It serves both individual homeowners and financial institutions, providing real-time monitoring, proactive service alerts, and a nationwide network of field service professionals to ensure optimal system performance. The company's mission is to protect and accelerate capital invested in the residential solar industry.

Sunverge Energy develops and operates a cloud-based platform for the aggregation and management of distributed energy resources, enabling co-optimization of generation, storage, and load. Its Sunverge Solar Integration System (SIS) and SISport load management software distribute renewable energy generation and storage and shape residential peak load. The company serves homeowners, small and medium-sized businesses, utilities, and electricity regulators. Founded in 2010, Sunverge is based in San Francisco, California, with an office in Fortitude Valley, Australia. It has strategic alliances with LG Electronics and collaborates with Eaton to advance distributed energy resources. Sunverge aims to make renewable power reliable, economical, and accessible by aligning services across the energy value chain, helping customers manage infrastructure investments, lower generation costs, increase system reliability, and meet renewable energy goals.