Aviation Battery Systems
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Aviation Battery Systems LLC designs and manufactures Lithium based energy storage solutions for aviation, located in Chandler, AZ.
Econutri
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Econutri produces sustainable proteins through innovative fermentation processes that utilize carbon dioxide and green hydrogen. Their eco-friendly proteins cater to diverse applications in food products and non-food industries, aiming to reduce environmental impact and meet growing protein demands.
Tespack
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Founded in Finland in 2013, Tespack specializes in mobile energy solutions. It offers a range of products including ultra-light batteries, solar panels, smartpacks, and portable chargers, designed for remote locations and challenging markets. The company's advanced software and hardware ensure reliable and green energy infrastructure, with a focus on accurate battery recycling and performance tracking.
Neology Hydrogen
Grant in 2023
Neology’s ammonia-powered genset represents the next generation of clean power solutions. This advanced system delivers reliable energy with zero emissions, operating completely carbon-free. Designed to be mobile and versatile, it is perfect for off-grid and remote applications. Additionally, its silent operation ensures minimal noise pollution, making it an ideal choice for sustainable and efficient energy generation in any environment.
Haylon Technologies
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Haylon Technologies develops advanced battery systems designed for diverse applications across sectors. Their innovative solutions offer extended endurance and durability for aircraft, adaptable storage with increased capacity for energy grids, and resilient, high-efficiency performance for space applications.
Persist Energy
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Persist Energy specializes in designing efficient electric drivetrains and vehicle designs tailored for the infrastructure and needs of developing nations.
SeebeckCell technologies (SCT)
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
SeebeckCell Technologies(SCT) develop and manufacture carbon-negative power solution for Industrial IoTs by utilizing waste heat around them.
SCT's first product utilizes ample waste heat in industrial facilities to provide power for the IoT sensors, eliminating the need for changing batteries and increasing active time.
ENERGY2GO
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
ENERGY2GO is a provider of direct solar energy recharge to small devices and built-in power banks. The integrated PowerBank can store the sun's energy and provide customers with clean energy at any time of day and in sunlight conditions.
Natrion
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Natrion designs and commercializes electrolyte and separator components for rechargeable batteries, including ion-conductive separator films and ceramic-polymer composite electrolytes that improve thermal stability and enable higher energy density. It markets LISIC, a plug-and-play solid-state electrolyte component that can be rapidly integrated into existing production lines to reduce fire risk and support adoption of advanced chemistries without costly equipment modifications. The company targets battery manufacturers and energy storage applications, delivering scalable, safer solutions that enhance performance while preserving manufacturing compatibility.
Electra Vehicles
Grant in 2021
Electra Vehicles, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing advanced battery design and control software for the electric vehicle and electric fleet industries. Its primary offerings include EVE.Ai 360 Adaptive Controls, which leverage artificial intelligence to optimize battery pack management through machine learning predictive algorithms. This technology is embedded in electric vehicles and connects to the Cloud to enhance charging performance, range, and overall battery lifespan. Additionally, Electra's EnPower Design Suite provides battery engineers with access to a comprehensive database of over 300 cell options, facilitating early-stage cell selection and rapid simulation. The company's solutions aim to address critical design and performance challenges within the electric vehicle sector, ultimately supporting the acceleration of global electrification efforts.
TioTech
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
TioTech develops titania-based materials for lithium-ion batteries to enable fast charging, longer life, and safer operation across a wide temperature range. Its TitanB material is a TiO2-based anode technology created through proprietary processing of titania nanoparticles, designed to allow rapid charging while improving cycle life and safety. The company aims to deliver batteries that can charge in minutes, perform reliably in extreme temperatures, and address safety concerns associated with fast charging, positioning its technology for energy storage applications in electric vehicles and other devices.
Neustark
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Neustark develops sustainable construction materials by capturing emissions generated in concrete production and converting them into climate-positive limestone, providing an alternative to cement and sand that are key cost drivers in concrete manufacture. The company also offers environmental services that recycle construction waste into fresh concrete, dismantling waste into carbonate powder and gravel components to enable reuse in new mixes. Together, these approaches support decarbonization and circularity in the construction sector by lowering embodied emissions, reducing material costs, and turning waste streams into usable construction material.
Teratonix
Seed Round in 2020
Teratonix is a developer of innovative energy-harvesting tools that convert ambient radio waves into electricity, providing a sustainable power source for low-power devices. The company's technology offers a maintenance-free solution that significantly reduces lifetime maintenance costs for wireless devices by a factor of ten compared to traditional battery power supplies. This advancement not only helps Internet of Things (IoT) manufacturers create self-powered versions of existing devices but also aids in minimizing regulatory compliance risks associated with battery waste. By eliminating hazardous battery disposal and promoting eco-friendly practices, Teratonix positions itself as a key player in the transition towards sustainable energy solutions for the growing demand in the IoT market.
TexPower
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Founded in Austin, Texas in 2019 by Wangda Li, Arumugam Manthiram, and Evan Erickson, TexPower designs and manufactures lithium-ion battery cells. The company specializes in producing cobalt-free, high-capacity cathode materials for lithium-based batteries, focusing on customized solutions for various end-users such as electric vehicles, drones, and robots.
ALP Technologies
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
ALP Technologies is a renewable energy engineering start-up from London. It focuses on developing renewable energy technologies for the developing world. Since founding in 2015, it has won multiple awards and funded research and development projects such as advanced battery systems on recycled cells, novel biogas generation, and power electronic and control systems. Its small-scale power plant for developing regions uses solar, bio-ethanol, and agricultural waste to generate uninterrupted electricity. It aims to displace diesel generation and fossil fuel based power plants and leapfrog grid infrastructure in the developing world.
Quartux
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Quartux designs build and operate energy storage systems with intelligent software.
C2C NewCap
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
C2C NewCap, founded in 2014 by Rui Silva and Andre Mao de Ferro, is a Lisbon-based manufacturer specializing in the production of supercapacitors designed for efficient electrical energy storage. The company focuses on developing next-generation devices that utilize proprietary electrodes and an aqueous electrolyte, which contribute to a low environmental impact. C2C NewCap aims to provide clients with energy storage solutions that not only enhance operational efficiency but also reduce overall environmental and operational costs.
COI Energy Services
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
COI Energy Services, Inc. is a Tampa, Florida-based company that offers software as a service (SaaS) solutions tailored for utilities and their business customers to enhance energy efficiency and reduce costs. Founded in 2016, the company develops an energy optimization platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to facilitate two-way communication between utilities and customers. Its services include demand response, energy efficiency analytics, renewable energy capacity identification, and alerts for available rebates and incentives from utility companies and government programs. By focusing on energy optimization and waste elimination, COI Energy Services not only assists customers in becoming more energy-efficient but also aims to increase utility earnings while supporting environmental sustainability. The company was previously known as COI Empowerment & Energy Services LLC before rebranding in December 2017.
Liquid Logical
Grant in 2019
Liquid Logical specializes in innovative heating technology that instantly brings water to its boiling point without requiring storage tanks. Their compact device, roughly the size of a drink can, offers continuous on-demand boiling water, suitable for various applications like kitchens, appliances, and commercial settings. This patented technology presents significant global potential and substantial environmental benefits through reduced water waste.
SAMAWATT
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Founded in 2018, SAMAWATT specializes in optimizing renewable energy trading for wind and solar park operators. Its AI-driven platform offers services such as accurate production and price forecasting, strategic spot market trading, battery storage management, and peer-to-peer energy exchange, helping operators manage risk and enhance profitability.
SpinDrive
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
SpinDrive specializes in the development of advanced levitation technology focused on enhancing energy efficiency and promoting oil-free solutions. The company manufactures magnetic bearing systems that are designed to minimize energy losses in machinery. These systems include a magnetic bearing sensor that accurately monitors the position of the shaft and relays this information to a magnetic bearing controller. This innovative approach allows clients to significantly improve the efficiency of their systems, reduce material consumption, and lower maintenance costs. SpinDrive’s commitment to creating customized solutions positions it as a leader in the pursuit of sustainable and efficient technology.
Swistor
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Swistor develops high-energy, ultra-fast charging battery replacements and density-energy battery solutions that enable devices to recharge quickly and achieve longer lifetimes. The technology relies on carbon nanotube supercapacitors to replace conventional batteries, delivering faster charging and greater durability while using environmentally friendly and safe materials. Swistor targets major mobile phone providers and the growing self-powered IoT market, helping manufacturers offer products with extended battery life and rapid recharging without compromising safety or sustainability.
HiLyte
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
HiLyte provides off-grid energy solutions, specializing in portable lighting and phone-charging services for rural communities. They equip local agents with training and support to offer hiLyte cubes, reducing dependence on polluting alternatives.
KeeUI Solar
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
KeeUI Solar operates a solar equipment and project platform that supports renewable energy adoption in Mexico, offering digital tools and services such as real-time equipment sourcing, automated system design, and specialized training. It supplies solar components including panels, inverters, structures, and EV chargers, along with industrial monitoring and system design services that integrate technical data. These offerings help solar professionals reduce project lead times, optimize procurement, and scale installations while maintaining technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Blue Isles
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Blue Isles provides floating solar power solutions.
Takachar is a company focused on transforming agricultural waste into valuable products, particularly eco-friendly cooking fuel. Operating primarily in Kenya, it has developed low-cost technologies that enable the conversion of unmanaged agricultural residues into charcoal, a non-toxic and affordable energy source for low-income households. Over the past three years, Takachar has established or assisted seven locally run waste-to-charcoal enterprises, some of which have achieved operational profitability. The company has successfully created approximately 100 jobs and sold 50 tons of its eco-char product. By utilizing oxygen-lean torrefaction reactors, Takachar helps farmers reduce waste through recycling, allowing them to generate additional income while preventing open burning of agricultural residues. The company aims to demonstrate the financial sustainability of these enterprises as a foundation for expanding its franchise network in the future.
Qubeicon
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Qubeicon is a technology company that specializes in developing a renewable energy miniature chip designed to replace traditional batteries in mobile devices. Founded by Shimon Podval, the company’s innovative chip harnesses light, kinetic energy, and heat to charge itself, making it particularly suitable for use in wearable health monitoring products. Qubeicon aims to provide a cost-effective solution with its compact chip-like package, which is significantly less expensive than comparable system-on-chip (SoC) or system-in-package (SiP) alternatives. By enabling manufacturers in the IoT and healthcare sectors to integrate this technology, Qubeicon is positioned to contribute to the advancement of energy-efficient solutions in personal and medical devices.
SurgePower Materials
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
SurgePower Materials is a green technology company focused on producing high purity graphene, a specialized carbon-based nanomaterial, from renewable resources. The company employs a cost-effective and environmentally friendly manufacturing process to create its nanomaterials, which are designed to enhance the performance of advanced sustainable products, particularly in the realm of green energy storage technologies. SurgePower Materials aims to redefine the graphene market by positioning itself as a leader in the global graphene sector, supported by a dedicated team of inventors, business directors, project managers, and researchers.
Yotta Energy
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
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.
OffGridBox is a company that specializes in delivering renewable energy and clean water solutions to remote areas and developing countries through its innovative OffGridBox™ system. This modular unit, housed within a compact 6x6x6 feet shipping container, is equipped with the necessary technology to generate electricity and purify water. OffGridBox aims to address the needs of over 2 billion people who lack access to reliable energy and clean water. Each unit can serve approximately 300 families, potentially impacting around 1,500 individuals, and is often managed by local cooperatives, such as women-led organizations in Rwanda. The company has successfully deployed 38 units across nine countries, including Italy, South Africa, Rwanda, Nigeria, the Philippines, Madagascar, the United States, and Colombia, serving various sectors such as humanitarian efforts, household retail, and industrial services. To date, these units have accumulated over 400,000 working hours, demonstrating their effectiveness and sustainability.
Lithio Storage
Grant in 2017
Lithio Storage is focused on the development of advanced lithium metal batteries that utilize a proprietary gel electrolyte. This innovative design enhances battery performance by delivering up to three times the energy density of conventional batteries, while also ensuring greater safety and mechanical robustness. The company's technology aims to provide clients with flexible, long-lasting energy solutions that meet the evolving demands of various applications. By optimizing battery performance with high voltage stability, Lithio Storage positions itself as a leader in the battery technology sector.
XOC offers a unique learning experience and it creates an energy awareness that will allow users to save energy in short and long term and at the same time contribute to the environment.
XOC is designed for a new energy-based economy. Where buying and selling energy will be a fundamental activity in the near future, where smart cities will be incorporated to the Smart grid.
Skyven Technologies
Grant in 2017
Skyven Technologies is an energy-as-a-service company specializing in decarbonizing industrial process heat. It works with manufacturers in hard-to-decarbonize industries, providing clean, emissions-free process heat at prices lower than natural gas. Skyven installs its advanced technology, such as the Arcturus line of steam generating heat pumps, with no upfront capital cost or disruption to existing processes. The company monitors carbon emissions in real-time and bills clients only for the clean energy delivered. It offers dashboards displaying real-time data-backed savings and carbon metrics.
MEMBRASENZ GmbH
Grant in 2017
MEMBRASENZ GmbH was founded in June 2015 by Dr. Jelena Stojadinovic and Prof. Dr. Fabio La Mantia.
The company's mission is to supply innovative gas separator solutions for electrolyzers’ industry and make hydrogen universally accessible. Moreover, MEMBRASENZ’s vision is to be the supplier of resource supporting products enabling the sustainability of sense and integrity based energy systems.
The company is a spin-off of the Center for Electrochemical Sciences at the Ruhr-University Bochum.
MEMBRASENZ has been supported by German Ministry of Economy and Energy BMWi (EXIST grant), Cluster of Excellence RESOLV "Ruhr Explores Solvation" and Horizon 2020 EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation.
Greeneum Network
Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Greeneum makes it easy for you to contribute to the future of green energy by focusing on elements that strengthen and secure your financial positions.
Gaszen
Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Gaszen is a developer of an innovative gas management platform focused on enhancing the consumption experience for users of propane, a primary energy source for approximately 3 billion people globally. The company offers a comprehensive Internet of Things (IoT) solution that connects stationary propane tanks to the internet, allowing for real-time monitoring and management. Its platform includes a wireless sensor that replaces traditional analog meters, providing users with insights into their consumption patterns and tank levels over days and weeks. This transparency empowers both residential users and small to medium-sized businesses to optimize their propane usage, ultimately enabling them to save money and avoid running out of fuel. Gaszen's strategic focus on the Mexican market, where propane consumption per capita is the highest in the Americas, aligns with its goal of serving a significant number of users and streamlining interactions among consumers, gas suppliers, and dispatchers through dedicated applications and dashboards.
Gaszen is a developer of an innovative gas management platform focused on enhancing the consumption experience for users of propane, a primary energy source for approximately 3 billion people globally. The company offers a comprehensive Internet of Things (IoT) solution that connects stationary propane tanks to the internet, allowing for real-time monitoring and management. Its platform includes a wireless sensor that replaces traditional analog meters, providing users with insights into their consumption patterns and tank levels over days and weeks. This transparency empowers both residential users and small to medium-sized businesses to optimize their propane usage, ultimately enabling them to save money and avoid running out of fuel. Gaszen's strategic focus on the Mexican market, where propane consumption per capita is the highest in the Americas, aligns with its goal of serving a significant number of users and streamlining interactions among consumers, gas suppliers, and dispatchers through dedicated applications and dashboards.
Empowerment Solar
Grant in 2016
Empowerment Solar fosters energy independence and economic prosperity across the Middle East by supplying affordable and easy access to reliable and clean solar electricity. They design and install distributed solar electricity systems for Palestinian businesses in the West Bank, eventually expanding across the region. They save Palestinian firms (who pay 70% more than Americans for electricity) 1,000s of dollars annually and eliminate electricity-shortage constraints plaguing West Bank companies.
Electra Vehicles
Grant in 2016
Electra Vehicles, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing advanced battery design and control software for the electric vehicle and electric fleet industries. Its primary offerings include EVE.Ai 360 Adaptive Controls, which leverage artificial intelligence to optimize battery pack management through machine learning predictive algorithms. This technology is embedded in electric vehicles and connects to the Cloud to enhance charging performance, range, and overall battery lifespan. Additionally, Electra's EnPower Design Suite provides battery engineers with access to a comprehensive database of over 300 cell options, facilitating early-stage cell selection and rapid simulation. The company's solutions aim to address critical design and performance challenges within the electric vehicle sector, ultimately supporting the acceleration of global electrification efforts.
Ascend Elements
Grant in 2016
Ascend Elements specializes in manufacturing advanced battery materials using recycled lithium-ion batteries. It employs hydroprocess recycling and direct recycling methods to create new cathode materials from old ones, contributing to a more sustainable electric vehicle industry.
NrgStorEdge Ltd is a start-up, based on patented energy storage technology for safe and inexpensive use in zero-emission hydrogen-powered vehicles. NrgStorEdge is located in the Hi-Tech Village of Jerusalem, Israel. They are approved and financially supported by the Israeli Government and Jerusalem Development Authority.
Sun City Energy
Grant in 2016
SunCity is disrupting irrigation practices by developing and building affordable solar energy solutions that help small farmers switch from diesel pumps.
Surge Hydro specializes in modernizing hydroelectric facilities to enhance energy production and sustainability. The company designs and manufactures modular hydroelectric systems aimed at electrifying non-electricity-generating dams, a vast majority of which exist in the United States. By employing innovative technologies, Surge Hydro seeks to transform these facilities into efficient energy producers, fostering independent sustainable grid networks for communities. Their commitment to clean energy infrastructure positions hydropower as a crucial element in the transition to renewable energy. Surge Hydro aims to integrate advanced concepts with safe and efficient operations, ultimately reducing costs and ensuring consistent returns for investors. The company is dedicated to providing reliable, sustainable, and renewable energy solutions for a changing world.
Oorja Development Solutions
Grant in 2016
Oorja Development Solutions aims to provide clean energy access to 450 million un/underelectrified people in rural Indian communities. It deploy smart micro-grids powered by biomass gasification and solar PV systems to generate, store and transmit reliable and affordable electricity to SMEs as anchor load and low-income households. It uses a scalable community-owned business model to leverage energy provision as a catalyst for socio-economic development to alleviate poverty, empower women and tackle climate change.
Renovagen has developed a patented transportable solar power system which enables PV arrays of up to 100kWp to be deployed from a 20ft ISO standard shipping container. It is a solar power system called "RAPID ROLL" - a complete "micro-grid in a box" solution which includes a solar field that can be unrolled "like a carpet" in 2 minutes. Compared with existing solutions, it produces 10 times more power and can be deployed much more quickly.
Ideal for military, disaster relief and remote industrial operations such as mining, the Renovagen system addresses the need for high power, transportable renewable energy systems which can eliminate the high costs of delivering fuel and maintaining diesel gensets in remote locations.
Cambridge Carbon Capture
Grant in 2015
Cambridge Carbon Capture develops carbon capture and mineralisation technology to reduce industrial CO2 emissions. The approach uses electrochemical processes to extract carbon dioxide from the combustion of hydrocarbons and convert it into solid carbonate materials, enabling safe sequestration and potential revenue from mineral by-products. The technology is designed to lower the cost of CO2 removal relative to carbon prices and to provide a pathway for fossil fuel use to be paired with lower-emission electricity generation. It relies on IP-protected mineralisation methods and aims to deliver scalable solutions for industrial emitters seeking to manage carbon footprints while recovering value from process by-products.
Hyliion specializes in developing innovative solutions for clean, flexible, and affordable electricity production. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company focuses on distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against changing energy economies. Initially targeting commercial spaces, Hyliion aims to provide practical solutions contributing positively to the environment.
Blackburn Energy
Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Blackburn Energy develops and manufactures RelGen, a vehicle electrification technology that converts the kinetic energy from a truck's drive shaft into electricity stored in a battery array to power truck subsystems such as electric APUs, liftgates, climate control, and sensors. The RelGen system, along with a 48V charging platform and anti-idling solutions, enables fleets to reduce fuel use, lower maintenance costs, and cut emissions by powering accessories without engine idle. The company promotes integrated systems including kinetic energy recovery, electric AC, and heat recovery, and serves commercial trucking fleets, liftgates and bucket service vehicles, and fleets supporting overnight accommodations and driver-assist features. Based in Amesbury, Massachusetts, Blackburn Energy was established in 2008 and has provided electrification solutions to large users including fleets associated with General Motors, AB InBev, and the US Marines.
Aeolus Building Efficiency
Grant in 2013
Aeolus Building Efficiency will reduce energy use in large office HVAC systems at a much lower cost than current technologies. Their full-service, software solution uses advanced technology (pat. pend.) for room-by-room measurement and optimization of airflow, reducing HVAC energy up to 20% without expensive equipment installations or labor-intensive rebalancing. Their scalable business model will create significant financial value for customers and prevent millions of tons of CO2 emissions.
Raja Systems
Grant in 2013
Raja Systems specializes in providing electrification services for off-grid or poorly grid-connected locations. The company utilizes advanced software to generate load and electricity generation forecasts, optimizing the operation of hybrid power systems that typically combine diesel generators, solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, and batteries. By improving the coordination of these energy sources, Raja Systems enables clients in sectors such as architecture, hospitality, agriculture, real estate development, and telecommunications to significantly reduce operating costs by up to 50% and lower capital expenses by up to 10%. The company's innovative approach focuses on smart decision-making regarding energy resource utilization, particularly in reducing diesel consumption in remote power generation setups.
Energy Intelligence
Grant in 2013
Founded in 2014, Energy Intelligence develops innovative technology that generates clean energy from the motion of vehicles at high-traffic locations. Its patented system captures waste energy from braking vehicles to produce cheap electricity onsite for local use, with projected levelized costs as low as 7 cents per kWh and payback periods ranging from 2 to 3 years.
EnerLeap is a patented, new lithium ion battery technology. In today's lithium ion batteries, the powder binders break down quickly, stunt performance and jeopardize safety. EnerLeap replaces these inefficient binders with a rigid 2D titanium silicide nanonet. The result is a lighter weight, faster charging, longer lasting and safer battery. We have lab scale prototypes and are currently planning to enter the $12B global lithium ion market through the consumer electronic space.
Aeolus Building Efficiency
Grant in 2013
Aeolus Building Efficiency will reduce energy use in large office HVAC systems at a much lower cost than current technologies. Their full-service, software solution uses advanced technology (pat. pend.) for room-by-room measurement and optimization of airflow, reducing HVAC energy up to 20% without expensive equipment installations or labor-intensive rebalancing. Their scalable business model will create significant financial value for customers and prevent millions of tons of CO2 emissions.
Solar Tri-Gen
Grant in 2012
Solar Tri-Gen is dedicated to the idea that innovative, affordable, renewable energy is the only solution to the growing tension between the aspirations of the developing world and concern over global climate change. They transfer technology and build capacity through partnerships that manufacture, own and operate novel distributed energy infrastructure based on micro-CSP, and provide an affordable micro-utility service and trigeneration to health clinics and schools in remote areas.
7Solar Technologies
Grant in 2010
7Solar Technologies converts sunlight into heating AND cooling for buildings in a single, integrated solution. Their system integrates proprietary PV/Thermal collectors, solar air-conditioning, and software that proactively minimizes energy costs. The net result is a system that produces 4 times more energy per m2 of surface area than standard PV and they offset the entire heating and cooling load of a building. The ROI on their system is less than 3 years and less than 5 years without government incentives.
hydroGEN Technologies
Grant in 2010
hydroGEN Technologies is commercializing a novel technology that leverages energy stored in waste to produce low cost, predictably priced high purity hydrogen. High purity hydrogen is a $10B market and is primarily produced through the reformation of price volatile natural gas and the electrolysis of water. The high price is due to purification steps and high transportation costs. Our advantages include low cost energy input and scalability allowing for onsite generation at competitive prices.
Solar Engineering Solution
Grant in 2010
Solar Engineering Solution (SES) offers breakthrough solar thermal technologies to deliver clean and cost-efficient cooling and heating solutions for commercial buildings. Heating, cooling, and hot water account for more than 40% of total energy use in buildings (over $170 B/yr), and represents 10% of US CO2 emission. Our solar thermal collector, smart control and other innovations, enable building owners to achieve payback within 3-5 years by a typical 85% reduction in energy operating costs.
Clean Energy Innovations
Grant in 2010
Clean Energy Innovations develops and markets a proprietary process capable of delivering an increase of at least 25% in the energy extracted from a battery during one discharge cycle. The CEI process promises to be a critical factor in the growth of rechargeable batteries which is expected to be a $50 billion market by 2015. Despite large R & D investment in the industry, the rate of performance improvement is relatively slow. Dramatic improvements in cost, performance, or weight of rechargeable batteries will add high value to the end products where they are used.
The CEI reproducible laboratory test results of its patent pending process, IPS™ (Interfacial Process Stimulation), demonstrate its claims for significant performance improvements in both Nickel Metal Hydride and Lithium Ion batteries. The process will work with any type of rechargeable battery.
The IPS™ process can be readily integrated into existing control systems, by adding a simple low cost logic component into the battery power management modules. This means there is a minimal amount of incremental development and incremental bill-of-material cost. This is a disruptive technology which brings immediate performance results that match the more costly industry developments underway in battery chemistries and controls. Through the implementation of software-driven advances in the operating system of the battery, IPS™ achieves clear improvements, but is also compatible and synergistic with these R & D efforts. Key is that CEI’s process has been shown to be far more cost effective - it achieves the same results with a lower investment by at least four orders of magnitude.
CEI seeks partnership arrangements with market leaders where IPS™ will be a major driver to advances within important industry sectors such as mobile devices, electric vehicles and storage for renewable energy installations. CEI has a passion for solutions that support the major global objectives for environmental health and security, energy independence, and economic growth. CEI believes that IPS™ will have a major impact on these important objectives.
Rehydrate is a startup founded in 2023 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced water recycling technology to combat global water scarcity. Inspired by NASA's water recovery systems, Rehydrate's innovative solution provides high-purification water treatment with minimal energy consumption. The company utilizes portable and modular containerized systems that leverage low-grade waste heat for efficient purification. This technology is designed for deployment in a variety of settings, including military bases, disaster-affected areas, and remote communities, with the aim of enhancing global access to safely managed drinking water. Rehydrate is committed to revolutionizing water accessibility and establishing new standards in the water treatment industry.