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Hydrostor Inc. is a company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in developing and operating compressed air energy storage systems. Founded in 2010, Hydrostor's technology offers a solution for addressing the electricity system's needs for dispatchable capacity and renewable energy integration. The company's systems provide long-duration, emission-free energy storage, capable of delivering hundreds of megawatts for 4 to 24 hours, making them suitable for both behind-the-meter applications and remote operations, particularly in mines and large industrial facilities. Hydrostor's approach also allows for the repurposing of retired fossil fuel plants and utilizes existing mining infrastructure. The company serves clients primarily in the United States, Australia, and Canada, and has established a strategic partnership with AECOM to enhance its service offerings.

Cliffs Natural Resources, formerly Cleveland-Cliffs, is a Cleveland, Ohio business firm that specializes in the mining and beneficiation of iron ore and the mining of coal. The firm is an independent company whose shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Cliffs’ primary operations are organized and managed according to product category and geographic location: U.S. Iron Ore, Eastern Canadian Iron Ore, Asia Pacific Iron Ore, and North American Coal. Cleveland-Cliffs operates several mines and pellet plants in the Great Lakes region, serving customers in the steel industry. In addition to iron ore, the company also produces and sells steel products.

Lithium Americas is engaged in the exploration and evaluation of lithium, potassium, and other mineral resources in South America. The company has rights over approximately 161,000 hectares in five salt lakes in the Jujuy and Salta provinces of Argentina. Its principal property is the Cauchari-Olaroz Lithium Project covering an area of approximately 81,000 hectares in adjacent to Cauchari and Olaroz salt lakes located in Jujuy, Argentina. Lithium Americas was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Ballard Power Systems Inc. specializes in the design, development, manufacture, sale, and service of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell products. The company offers a diverse range of solutions, including heavy-duty fuel cell modules, backup power systems, and products for material handling and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Ballard operates in three primary segments: Power Generation, which focuses on backup power and residential cogeneration; Automotive, providing fuel-cell solutions for vehicles; and Material Products, which includes carbon fiber and gas diffusion layers for fuel cells. The company's markets span various sectors, including transit buses, automotive, rail, and critical infrastructure, with significant operations in the United States, Europe, and China. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, Ballard Power Systems is recognized as a leader in the fuel cell industry.

NOVONIX is a company based in Dartmouth, Canada, that specializes in advanced battery materials and technology. Founded in 2013, it develops high-performance synthetic graphite anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, which are essential for electric vehicles, personal electronics, and energy storage applications. The company also offers high precision chargers and battery testing equipment, focusing on the accurate measurement of coulombic efficiency. In addition to equipment sales, NOVONIX provides comprehensive testing services to support clients in their research and development efforts within the battery industry. As a subsidiary of Graphitecorp Limited since 2017, NOVONIX plays a significant role in advancing battery technology for a more electrified future.

Terrestrial Energy Inc. is focused on developing and deploying nuclear reactors based on its proprietary Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) technology, which is designed for civilian applications. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Oakville, Canada, the company’s molten salt reactors utilize a fluid fuel composed of molten fluoride or chloride salt, which serves as both the heat-producing fuel and the coolant. The IMSR technology offers significant advantages, including cost reduction, versatility, and the ability to provide zero-carbon, reliable, and low-cost high-temperature industrial heat and electricity. This positions IMSR plants for a dual-use role in various industrial applications, such as chemical synthesis and desalination. By extending nuclear energy's reach beyond traditional electric power markets, Terrestrial Energy aims to enhance industrial competitiveness and contribute to global decarbonization efforts. The company is actively engaging with regulators, suppliers, and industrial partners to build, license, and commission the first IMSR power plants in the early 2030s.

Solectria Renewables, LLC is the U.S. based grid-tied PV inverter, string combiner and web-based monitoring manufacturer for residential, commercial and utility-scale solar projects. Our wide range of products includes 1.8kW to 500kW grid-tied inverters for systems 1kW to multi-MWs. Solectria Renewables is backed by over 20 years of power electronics and inverter experience and world class warranties. All of our commercial and utility-scale PV inverters are manufactured in the USA, ARRA compliant, Ontario FIT Content Compliant, and listed to UL 1741/IEEE 1547.