US Department of Energy is a government agency that regulates energy policy, research, and development. The Energy Department's mission is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.
Qcells is a renewable energy platform specializing in solar power and energy storage solutions. The company focuses on developing, investing in, and delivering utility-scale solar projects. Through its engineering, procurement, and construction capabilities, Qcells aims to provide high-quality and reliable solar products globally. Their commitment to renewable energy positions them as a key player in the transition to sustainable energy sources.
Power Panel
Grant in 2024
Power Panel focuses on developing innovative technologies in renewable energy, specifically in the solar sector. The company manufactures solar power panels designed to enhance solar technology through thermal harvesting. Their product offerings include co-generating solar collectors, high-efficiency thermal storage tanks, and a range of balance of system components, such as mounting systems and integrated plumbing. These systems are equipped with embedded controls and web-enabled monitoring capabilities, allowing clients to easily scale and deploy solar solutions tailored to their energy production requirements. Power Panel aims to provide sustainable energy solutions that are easy to install, low maintenance, and effective in meeting diverse energy needs.
Sunwealth
Debt Financing in 2024
Sunwealth is a clean energy investment firm focused on advancing commercial solar projects. By utilizing a proprietary methodology, the company identifies high-performing projects that deliver both financial returns and social impact. Sunwealth offers a Solar Impact Fund, which enables the rapid scaling of investments in a diversified portfolio of solar assets. This approach allows investors to directly engage in meaningful projects while benefiting from the efficiency and reliability of solar energy. The firm leverages its extensive expertise in solar technology and investment to support businesses, municipalities, and non-profit organizations in achieving significant financial returns alongside their clean energy goals.
FirstEnergy
Grant in 2024
FirstEnergy Corp. is a diversified energy company based in Akron, Ohio, specializing in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity across the United States. The company operates through regulated distribution and transmission segments, utilizing a diverse mix of energy sources, including coal, nuclear, hydroelectric, natural gas, wind, and solar power. FirstEnergy manages an extensive network of infrastructure, comprising over 24,486 circuit miles of transmission lines and approximately 269,691 miles of distribution lines. It serves around six million customers across multiple states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. Founded in 1996, FirstEnergy aims to be a leading regional energy provider while offering various energy-related products and services to both retail and wholesale customers.
UniSource Energy Services
Grant in 2024
UniSource Energy Services provides safe, reliable energy to nearly 250,000 customers in northern and southern Arizona.
Barrio Eléctrico
Grant in 2024
Barrio Eléctrico offers residential solar-plus-storage leases, relying on community engagement to support the systems.
kWh Analytics
Grant in 2024
kWh Analytics is the market leader in solar risk management. By leveraging the most comprehensive performance database of solar assets in the United States (20% of the U.S. asset class) and the strength of the global insurance markets, kWh Analytics’ customers are able to minimize risk and increase equity returns of their solar portfolios. kWh Analytics invented the Solar Revenue Put to help solar investors reduce their biggest cost: the cost of capital. The credit enhancement has been valued by the leading project finance banks and implemented by top investors on $500M+ of solar projects. We wrote the book on “risk management” for solar investors, and our software solution, HelioStats, supports the market’s largest financial institutions on their data management and compliance obligations. kWh Analytics is backed by private venture capital and the US Department of Energy. kWh Analytics was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Form Energy
Grant in 2024
Form Energy, Inc. specializes in the development of long-duration energy storage systems aimed at enhancing the reliability of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Founded in 2017 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company focuses on creating low-cost battery systems, including its innovative iron-air battery technology, which allows for energy storage over extended periods. This capability enables the dispatch of renewable energy throughout the year, effectively replacing traditional fossil fuel-based generation and contributing to the decarbonization of the electric grid. Additionally, Form Energy offers Formware, a capacity expansion software tool designed to optimize energy management. The company's technological advancements are rooted in research from MIT and are supported by various investors committed to sustainable energy solutions.
AeroShield
Grant in 2024
AeroShield specializes in the production of a super-insulating, nanoporous glass material designed for energy-efficient windows. This innovative material, made from silica aerogel, provides optical clarity akin to traditional glass while delivering insulation performance that is 50% superior to standard windows. By integrating AeroShield's technology between two glass panes, manufacturers can significantly enhance the thermal efficiency of their products. Additionally, the payback period for AeroShield-enhanced windows is up to five times faster than that of comparable high-performance windows, making it an attractive option for both manufacturers and consumers. This focus on sustainability and energy efficiency supports industry compliance goals and improves overall product performance.
Swift Solar
Grant in 2024
Swift Solar Inc. is a company that designs and manufactures lightweight solar panels and systems, focusing on advanced solar technology. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, with an additional site in Golden, Colorado, Swift Solar specializes in perovskite solar cells, which are engineered to be more efficient and cost-effective than conventional solar panels. The company’s innovative approach involves creating ultra-thin perovskite films that absorb various parts of the solar spectrum, resulting in high-efficiency tandem solar cells. These cells not only enhance solar conversion efficiency but also provide significant weight advantages, making them suitable for applications in aerospace, automotive, and building sectors. Swift Solar emphasizes domestic manufacturing and utilizes abundant raw materials to ensure scalability in its operations.
Silfab
Grant in 2024
Silfab is an Italian pioneer in the photovoltaic industry, specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-efficiency solar modules. The company is known for its Elite Series panels, which are recognized for their superior efficiency among solar panels produced in the United States. Silfab's offerings include advanced monocrystalline and bifacial photovoltaic modules, utilizing polysilicon technology to enhance energy generation. By focusing on premium quality and innovative solutions, Silfab aims to contribute significantly to the renewable energy market, providing reliable and efficient solar energy options.
Pavilion Solar
Grant in 2024
Pavilion Solar is A premium solar canopy for homes that can be used as a solar carport or solar pergola for outdoor living areas
Highland Materials
Grant in 2024
Highland Materials technology manufactures the industry's lowest-cost poly silicon and aluminium products for application in solar, battery, automobile, aerospace, and other markets.
Ørsted
Grant in 2024
Ørsted is a Danish company specializing in the development and maintenance of offshore and onshore renewable energy farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants. Formerly known as DONG Energy, Ørsted has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, committing to a vision of a world powered entirely by green energy. The company has dramatically reduced its coal consumption by 73% and aims to completely phase out coal by 2023. As a global leader in offshore wind, Ørsted holds a 25% market share, providing energy to approximately 9.5 million people. By the end of 2023, Ørsted operated 8.9 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity, with the United Kingdom being its largest market, followed by Germany and Denmark. The company is also expanding its presence outside Europe with projects in Taiwan and the United States, where it operates 4.8 gigawatts of onshore wind and solar assets. In addition to its renewable initiatives, Ørsted still engages in traditional utilities, including conventional power plants.
Amsen Technologies
Grant in 2024
Amsen Technologies mission is to develop solar fuels generators that convert water and carbon dioxide to storable chemical fuels using sunlight would be substantially beneficial for energy production and storage.
Lyten
Grant in 2024
Lyten is an advanced materials company focused on developing low-carbon products and technologies. By capturing carbon from methane, Lyten transforms it into 3D Graphene, a versatile supermaterial that underpins its innovations aimed at decarbonization. The company is working on advanced lithium-sulfur batteries suitable for automotive, aerospace, and defense applications, enhancing electric vehicle performance with improved energy density, safety, and fast charging capabilities. Additionally, Lyten is developing a polymer composite that can reduce plastic usage by up to 50% while maintaining structural integrity and impact resistance. The company is also advancing next-generation sensors designed for automotive, industrial, health, and safety sectors, which boast significantly improved detection sensitivity and selectivity.
Marin Clean Energy
Grant in 2023
Marin Clean Energy is a private company based in San Rafael, California, specializing in the provision of renewable electricity services. The firm is dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by offering cleaner energy options to its customers. Through its initiatives, Marin Clean Energy aims to promote sustainability and support the transition to a more environmentally friendly energy landscape.
Leaptran
Grant in 2023
Leaptran is a developer of AI-driven energy and wellness management systems focused on optimizing energy consumption and cost savings. The company's technology integrates renewable energy sources, battery energy storage systems, and advanced forecasting methods to enhance energy affordability and reliability. By employing machine learning and visualization software, along with a customized hardware platform, Leaptran enables customers to effectively manage their energy storage in solar-powered buildings. This comprehensive approach allows industries to improve asset management and achieve significant returns on investment while ensuring energy efficiency and resiliency.
Latimer Controls
Grant in 2023
Latimer Controls specializes in advanced machine learning software designed to enhance the management of solar energy systems. The company develops a solar management system that optimizes the performance of solar farms by utilizing algorithms to analyze operations and predict maximum power output. This technology ensures grid stability and efficient power regulation, allowing clients to maximize the performance of their solar assets, particularly in scenarios with high solar penetration on the grid. Through its innovative solutions, Latimer Controls aims to improve the reliability and efficiency of solar power as a flexible resource for the energy grid.
Eos
Debt Financing in 2023
Eos develops innovative, low-cost energy storage solutions for the electric utility, solar, and C&I industries. Its battery solutions ensure renewables are as reliable and competitive as the market expects and sustainable as the world needs.
Bergey Windpower Co., LLC
Grant in 2023
Bergey Windpower Co. (BWC) is a manufacturer of small wind turbines for rural homes, farms, businesses and facilities, plus remote facilities such as telecom. BWC has sold over 10,000 systems and these 1 - 15 kW turbines have been installed in all 50 U.S. states and over 100 countries. BWC turbine has few moving parts, require no scheduled maintenance and have achieved the best reliability and longevity record in the worldwide wind industry.
HelioVolta
Grant in 2023
HelioVolta is a provider of independent inspection and technical field services for renewable energy projects and energy storage solutions.
Infranergy
Grant in 2023
Infranergy develops solar-powered and battery energy storage projects / technology to reduce energy costs, decarbonize and balance the grid.
AeroShield
Grant in 2023
AeroShield specializes in the production of a super-insulating, nanoporous glass material designed for energy-efficient windows. This innovative material, made from silica aerogel, provides optical clarity akin to traditional glass while delivering insulation performance that is 50% superior to standard windows. By integrating AeroShield's technology between two glass panes, manufacturers can significantly enhance the thermal efficiency of their products. Additionally, the payback period for AeroShield-enhanced windows is up to five times faster than that of comparable high-performance windows, making it an attractive option for both manufacturers and consumers. This focus on sustainability and energy efficiency supports industry compliance goals and improves overall product performance.
PORTABLE SOLAR
Grant in 2023
Portable Solar produces thermoplastics technology to produce PV panel mounting systems that replace traditional racking systems.
Cellink
Debt Financing in 2023
CelLink Corporation is an innovative company focused on developing flexible conductive backplanes and circuits for power electronics, including applications in batteries, solar panels, light-emitting diodes, and wire harnessing. Founded in 2012 and based in Belmont, California, CelLink manufactures high-conductance, large-area flexible circuits designed to facilitate clean power transmission. Their products integrate essential components such as busing, fusing, and voltage and temperature monitoring into a single circuit, providing customers with efficient solutions for power and data transmission at competitive prices. By offering advanced technology in a growing market, CelLink aims to support the increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions.
GE Renewable Energy
Grant in 2023
GE Renewable Energy focuses on the production of energy systems that use renewable sources. Their products include wind, hydroelectric, and solar, power generation facilities. They offer power grid equipment and engineering activities.
Sunnova
Post in 2023
Sunnova Energy Corporation, based in Houston, Texas, is a provider of residential solar and battery storage services in the United States. Incorporated in 2012, the company serves approximately 63,000 residential customers through a network of local installation partners. Sunnova offers a range of services, including operations and maintenance, monitoring, repairs, equipment upgrades, and onsite power optimization, ensuring reliable energy solutions for homeowners. The company facilitates access to solar energy across more states than any other provider in the nation, allowing homeowners to benefit from worry-free electricity through solar service agreements. By partnering with experienced, locally-owned contractors, Sunnova not only serves its customers effectively but also supports the local economy.
Imagen Energy
Grant in 2022
Imagen Energy specializes in providing innovative energy solutions focused on enhancing energy efficiency and reliability. The company develops compact and highly efficient energy systems, including advanced electric vehicle (EV) fast charging equipment manufactured in the United States. These chargers are designed to optimize limited grid power availability at public and fleet charging locations, making them particularly suitable for urban areas with constrained investment in EV infrastructure. In addition to EV charging solutions, Imagen Energy offers solar energy solutions, encompassing solar panel installations, battery storage systems, and monitoring tools. These products enable both businesses and homeowners to harness clean electricity, store surplus solar energy, and increase energy independence while reducing dependence on traditional power grids.
Dimensional Energy is a chemistry company focused on pioneering artificial photosynthesis to create environmentally friendly polymers and chemical intermediates. The company develops technology that utilizes and distributes sunlight in scalable reactor systems, effectively capturing and converting carbon dioxide into hydrocarbon fuels. By employing innovative waveguides, Dimensional Energy ensures even distribution of sunlight within its reactors, enhancing the reactivity of carbon dioxide molecules through functionalized catalysts. This approach aims to provide viable solar fuels, addressing critical energy needs while promoting sustainability.
Bert Thin Films
Grant in 2021
Bert Thin Films, LLC is a manufacturer based in Louisville, Kentucky, specializing in copper paste for solar panel production. Founded in 2014, the company has developed a patented product known as CuBert, which serves as a direct substitute for traditional silver paste used in manufacturing solar panels. CuBert can be applied using standard screen-printing equipment and belt furnaces, allowing solar panel manufacturers to adopt this more cost-effective solution without altering their existing processes. By utilizing copper conductors, Bert Thin Films aims to help its clients achieve significant cost savings in the production of solar panels.
Atonometrics
Grant in 2021
Atonometrics, was formed in 2007 to develop test and measurement technology for the solar photovoltaics industry. They design, manufacture, and sell soiling and irradiance measurement products for long-term outdoor use on PV installations worldwide.
Phase3 Photovoltaics
Grant in 2021
Phase3 Photovoltaics designs, assembles, transports, and installs their own manufactured solar homes. They create energy generation solutions for homes and sites. Also, they produce functional solar systems that integrate into rooflines.
BlueDot Photonics
Grant in 2019
BlueDot Photonics, Inc. is a company based in Kirkland, Washington, that designs, develops, and produces solar panels and various photonic devices. Established in 2019, the company focuses on enhancing solar panel performance and durability through innovative semiconductor materials. By improving the power output of solar panels, BlueDot Photonics aims to make clean energy more accessible and affordable for a broader range of customers.
SolarReserve
Grant in 2018
SolarReserve, a venture-backed renewable energy company, focuses on advanced solar thermal storage technology. SolarReserve was formed to solve two of the fundamental barriers of renewable energy: scalability and storage. Unlike hydroelectric, geothermal, biomass, and other renewable energy technologies that use limited renewable fuel sources, SolarReserve's power plants draw their heat from the sun - earth's ultimate source of clean energy. And unlike wind and photovoltaics, SolarReserve's power plants can deliver power whenever it is needed, either 24 hours per day or only during "peak" demand. By overcoming these two key barriers, SolarReserve enables utility-scale, clean, renewable electricity generation.
Fracsun
Grant in 2018
Fracsun provides comprehensive monitoring solutions for solar array owners, operators, and developers, focusing on the measurement of soiling loss through its patented ARES soiling management system. By utilizing local instrumentation, Fracsun directly measures the impact of soiling, allowing teams to effectively monitor and manage losses with confidence. The company's platform not only calculates soiling loss but also projects optimal cleaning schedules, enabling clients to forecast necessary maintenance and receive timely alerts for upcoming wash dates. This innovative approach removes guesswork from project development, ultimately reducing financial risk and enhancing the performance of solar assets.
Next Energy Technologies
Grant in 2017
Next Energy Technologies specializes in transparent photovoltaic technology that enables windows to generate electricity from sunlight. Their innovative nano-coating converts ultraviolet and infrared light into usable energy, allowing buildings to produce renewable energy on-site and contribute to net-zero energy goals. This technology maintains transparency and efficiency, even in challenging lighting conditions, and is integrated directly into dual-pane windows, which reduces additional encapsulation costs. By transforming traditional windows and glass facades into energy-generating surfaces, Next Energy Technologies offers a cost-effective solution for enhancing building sustainability and reducing reliance on conventional energy sources.
Fracsun
Grant in 2017
Fracsun provides comprehensive monitoring solutions for solar array owners, operators, and developers, focusing on the measurement of soiling loss through its patented ARES soiling management system. By utilizing local instrumentation, Fracsun directly measures the impact of soiling, allowing teams to effectively monitor and manage losses with confidence. The company's platform not only calculates soiling loss but also projects optimal cleaning schedules, enabling clients to forecast necessary maintenance and receive timely alerts for upcoming wash dates. This innovative approach removes guesswork from project development, ultimately reducing financial risk and enhancing the performance of solar assets.
Solstice
Grant in 2016
Solstice is a company focused on making renewable energy accessible to all Americans through community-shared solar power solutions. It provides turnkey customer solutions, subscriber aggregation, and management services for solar developers, utilities, and other providers of shared solar energy. Utilizing community organizing techniques and an innovative online marketplace, Solstice aggregates consumer demand to facilitate the deployment of solar projects, particularly for individuals who rent their homes or have unsuitable roofs for traditional solar installations. The company aims to promote energy equity by ensuring that every household, regardless of income level or credit history, can benefit from affordable renewable energy. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Solstice has received numerous awards for its contributions to clean energy and entrepreneurship, reflecting its commitment to transforming the solar landscape for diverse communities.
Pick My Solar
Seed Round in 2015
Solar Merchant operates an online solar marketplace that focuses on the development process for the small commercial solar sector using a suite of in-house and industry-networked software. The company was founded in 2015 and it operates as a subsidiary of Pick My Solar Corp.
RPM Solar
Grant in 2015
RPM Solar is a solar installation company that serves both residential and commercial customers. It develops solar asset management software created to manage financial operations.
ConnectDER
Grant in 2014
ConnectDER LLC is a solar technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializing in solutions that facilitate the connection of distributed energy resources, particularly solar photovoltaic systems, to residential homes and the grid. The company designs and manufactures innovative meter collars that serve as a connection point between residential electric meters and meter sockets, effectively transforming these sockets into a grid-friendly platform for solar energy, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging. Additionally, ConnectDER offers ConnectDER Cloud, a system that allows fleet operators to access metering and operational data, manage firmware, and oversee the commissioning and decommissioning of ConnectDER units. Founded in 2011 and rebranded in 2015, ConnectDER aims to simplify the integration of renewable energy technologies, benefiting both users and the broader energy grid.
Next Energy Technologies
Grant in 2014
Next Energy Technologies specializes in transparent photovoltaic technology that enables windows to generate electricity from sunlight. Their innovative nano-coating converts ultraviolet and infrared light into usable energy, allowing buildings to produce renewable energy on-site and contribute to net-zero energy goals. This technology maintains transparency and efficiency, even in challenging lighting conditions, and is integrated directly into dual-pane windows, which reduces additional encapsulation costs. By transforming traditional windows and glass facades into energy-generating surfaces, Next Energy Technologies offers a cost-effective solution for enhancing building sustainability and reducing reliance on conventional energy sources.
SMASHsolar
Seed Round in 2013
SMASHsolar breaks down barriers to solar for homeowners and contractors. The biggest barriers to solar adoption are cost and complexity. We have developed a simple, snap-together solar module that installs 2x faster than conventional solar, significantly reducing labor skill, labor cost and increasing crew throughput, which result in lower installation costs. Since the SMASH system is easy to expand, homeowners can buy a what they need today and upgrade when they want more power.
Next Energy Technologies
Grant in 2013
Next Energy Technologies specializes in transparent photovoltaic technology that enables windows to generate electricity from sunlight. Their innovative nano-coating converts ultraviolet and infrared light into usable energy, allowing buildings to produce renewable energy on-site and contribute to net-zero energy goals. This technology maintains transparency and efficiency, even in challenging lighting conditions, and is integrated directly into dual-pane windows, which reduces additional encapsulation costs. By transforming traditional windows and glass facades into energy-generating surfaces, Next Energy Technologies offers a cost-effective solution for enhancing building sustainability and reducing reliance on conventional energy sources.
ConnectDER
Grant in 2012
ConnectDER LLC is a solar technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializing in solutions that facilitate the connection of distributed energy resources, particularly solar photovoltaic systems, to residential homes and the grid. The company designs and manufactures innovative meter collars that serve as a connection point between residential electric meters and meter sockets, effectively transforming these sockets into a grid-friendly platform for solar energy, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging. Additionally, ConnectDER offers ConnectDER Cloud, a system that allows fleet operators to access metering and operational data, manage firmware, and oversee the commissioning and decommissioning of ConnectDER units. Founded in 2011 and rebranded in 2015, ConnectDER aims to simplify the integration of renewable energy technologies, benefiting both users and the broader energy grid.
Mosaic
Grant in 2012
Mosaic is a residential solar lending platform founded in 2011 and based in Oakland, California. The company specializes in providing financing for residential solar systems, enabling homeowners to invest in clean energy solutions. By offering crowdfunded loans for solar projects, Mosaic empowers solar and home improvement professionals to deliver financing through a user-friendly point-of-sale application. This approach creates a positive experience for both contractors and homeowners, allowing clients to benefit financially from owning their solar panels. Mosaic's vision of achieving 100% clean energy for all reflects its commitment to fostering shared prosperity and encouraging investment in sustainable energy solutions.
SolarBridge Technologies
Grant in 2011
SolarBridge Technologies, originally founded as SmartSpark Energy Systems in 2004, specializes in microinverter and monitoring solutions for residential and small commercial solar power installations. The company pivoted to focus exclusively on the solar industry in 2009, leveraging power electronics technologies developed at the University of Illinois. With significant research and development facilities in Champaign, Illinois, and a corporate headquarters in Austin, Texas, SolarBridge aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of solar energy systems. Their offerings include an energy management system that integrates a microinverter directly with photovoltaic modules, providing alternating current power to the grid. Additionally, SolarBridge provides a solar information module that gathers performance data from each microinverter, allowing system owners to analyze and monitor their solar installations remotely via the Internet. Through these innovations, SolarBridge Technologies seeks to lower the Levelized Cost of Energy for solar installations while improving overall energy production and simplifying installation processes.
SolarBridge Technologies
Grant in 2011
SolarBridge Technologies, originally founded as SmartSpark Energy Systems in 2004, specializes in microinverter and monitoring solutions for residential and small commercial solar power installations. The company pivoted to focus exclusively on the solar industry in 2009, leveraging power electronics technologies developed at the University of Illinois. With significant research and development facilities in Champaign, Illinois, and a corporate headquarters in Austin, Texas, SolarBridge aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of solar energy systems. Their offerings include an energy management system that integrates a microinverter directly with photovoltaic modules, providing alternating current power to the grid. Additionally, SolarBridge provides a solar information module that gathers performance data from each microinverter, allowing system owners to analyze and monitor their solar installations remotely via the Internet. Through these innovations, SolarBridge Technologies seeks to lower the Levelized Cost of Energy for solar installations while improving overall energy production and simplifying installation processes.
Solectria Renewables
Grant in 2011
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.
Innovalight
Venture Round in 2011
Innovalight, founded by Conrad Burke, specializes in the development of high-efficiency, low-cost solar modules utilizing innovative silicon-based technology. The company has created a unique silicon ink, which has been in development since 2005, enabling a shift in manufacturing processes by employing liquid-based processing instead of traditional solid or gas methods. This approach aims to significantly enhance the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of solar modules. Innovalight's products are designed for both residential and commercial applications, focusing on ultra thin-film power modules to support grid-connected solar power generation.
1366 Technologies
Grant in 2011
1366 Technologies is a manufacturer of silicon wafers used to deliver solar modules. The company's silicon wafers leverage existing billion-dollar cell and module investments, enabling businesses to get a long-term, differentiated product roadmap. It was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Abound Solar
Grant in 2010
Abound Solar produces next-generation, thin film photovoltaic modules intended to deliver the lowest levelized cost of electricity.
Sun Catalytix
Grant in 2010
Located in Cambridge, MA, Sun Catalytix is an early-stage renewable energy startup founded on groundbreaking science from the research lab of Professor Daniel Nocera at MIT. With Nature as our inspiration, we seek to combine sunlight and water to provide affordable, highly distributed solar energy to the individual. The elemental components of just 3 gallons of water have enough energy, when recombined, to satisfy the daily energy needs of a large American home. The US receives 500-fold more energy each year than it uses, but unfortunately the sun shines only half the time. At Sun Catalytix we are working to realize the dream of cheap, renewable, personalized energy allowing individuals to use the power around-the-clock. Backed by Polaris Venture Partners, we have started down the path to a sustainable energy future.
Tesla
Debt Financing in 2009
Tesla, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems globally, with a significant presence in the United States, China, the Netherlands, and Norway. The company operates in two main segments: Automotive and Energy Generation and Storage. The Automotive segment includes a range of vehicles, such as luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, and light trucks, alongside electric powertrain components and services. Tesla markets its vehicles through company-owned showrooms and its website. The Energy Generation and Storage segment offers lithium-ion battery systems for residential and commercial use, as well as solar energy products, including solar panels and solar roofs. Additionally, Tesla provides vehicle insurance and operates a fast-charging network. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Tesla aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy and mobility.
Nanosolar
Grant in 2007
Nanosolar, Inc. is a manufacturer of solar electricity cells and panels, focusing on cost-efficient solar energy solutions. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional manufacturing facilities in Berlin, Germany, the company produces products such as the Utility Panel, designed for utility-scale power plants, and SolarPly, a lightweight solar-electric cell foil that can be customized to various sizes. Nanosolar employs a proprietary printing technique for CIGS (Copper, Indium, Gallium, Selenium) solar cells, utilizing nanoparticle inks and an annealing process. This innovative approach reduces reliance on expensive high vacuum deposition equipment, allowing the company to leverage industrial printing and roll-to-roll manufacturing technologies to produce solar-electric foil efficiently and at high speeds.
Abound Solar
Grant in 2007
Abound Solar produces next-generation, thin film photovoltaic modules intended to deliver the lowest levelized cost of electricity.
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