Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council

#TAEBC member guest article: Holocene’s journey 🚀 💬 From a Stanford dorm room to a game-changing deal with Google, Holocene’s journey is one for the books! Co-founder and President Keeton Ross shares how the dream of revolutionizing direct air capture technology became a reality. Learn about: 🌍 How direct air capture works and its crucial role in the climate ecosystem 🤝 Holocene’s groundbreaking $10M partnership with Google 🌟 The immense support from Tennessee’s advanced energy community Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eV2_t4wA Keep your eye out for an episode of Energizing Tennessee dropping next month with Holocene! 🎙️

✨ Thank you to our 2024 #OppsInEnergy supporters! ✨ Opportunities in Energy would not be possible without the support of our Presenting Supporters and Event Supporters. Presenting Supporters: 🔶 Solar Alliance 🔶 Silicon Ranch Corporation 🔶 LaunchTN Event Supporters: 🔹 Ameresco 🔹 University of Tennessee, Knoxville 🔹 Type One Energy 🔹 Tennessee Valley Authority 🔹 EPB 🔹 Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation 🔹 Oak Ridge National Laboratory 🔹 FirstBank 🔹 WastAway 🔹 Lemnos Advisory 🔹 Scientific Sales Inc. Tickets are going fast! Register now and join us on November 19: https://lnkd.in/edkUKKPk

#OppsinEnergy Panel Highlight: Investing in the Future: Insights and Opportunities ⚡️💰 Join us for a panel of venture capitalists as they discuss current investment and market trends in the industry. The panelists will also share insights on the Tennessee Valley Authority Innovation Forecast, exploring how TVA’s technology roadmap may shape future investments in cleantech startups and drive new energy innovations. Panelists: ✅ Ben Duby, Tennessee Valley Authority ✅ Mark Loch, Blackhorn Ventures ✅ Representative from Ecosystem Integrity Fund ✅ Representative from Clean Energy Ventures Time is ticking - Secure your ticket before it’s too late! 👇 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/e8qczScz

🚀 Startups, this one’s for you! 🚀 Join us at Opportunities in Energy for FREE! Don’t miss this chance to network, learn from industry leaders, and explore opportunities in the energy sector with experts across the region. Whether you're seeking information on funding resources, mentorship, or to network with fellow startups in the industry - this event is one you won’t want to miss. 🗓️ Nov. 19 ⏱️ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST 📍 Crowne Plaza in downtown Knoxville Thank you to the 2024 Startup Supporter Lemnos Advisory for making this possible. 🚨 Please email mallory@tnadvancedenergy.com or sjohnson@piper-communications.com to receive your free promo code. 🚨 👉 Register now: https://brnw.ch/21wOmBL #OpportunitiesInEnergy #TAEBC #EnergyInnovation #Startups #Networking

🚨 Early-bird pricing ends TODAY! 🚨 Don’t miss your chance to save on tickets for our annual Opportunities in Energy event! Join us on November 19 at the Crowne Plaza in Knoxville for an impactful day of networking, industry insights, and innovation in Tennessee’s advanced energy sector. 🌟 Key highlights: ⚡️ Exclusive CEO Panel featuring the Tennessee Valley Authority, Orano USA, Silicon Ranch Corporation, and the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs ⚛️ Topics varying from nuclear energy to fusion energy 👀 Insights from the 2024 Advanced Energy Economic Impact Report 🚀 Power pitches from the Spark Cleantech Accelerator (Spark Innovation Center at the UT Research Park) and Innovation Crossroads 🏆 Thomas B. Ballard Advanced Energy Leadership Award presented by Solar Alliance ⏳ Register by 11:59 p.m. ET tonight to secure your spot at the early-bird rate! View our 2024 program features and register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8qczScz #OpportunitiesInEnergy #TAEBC #NuclearEnergy #CleanEnergy #FusionEnergy #Event #TVA #Orano #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy #EnergySector #Southeast

#OppsInEnergy Spark Cleantech Accelerator and Innovation Crossroads Demo Day Highlight 🌟 The Spark Cleantech Accelerator (Spark Innovation Center at the UT Research Park) and Innovation Crossroads cohort of companies will showcase their innovative solutions and technologies during the power pitch sessions. The session topics include: ✅ Circular Economy ✅ Advanced Manufacturing ✅ Battery Technology ✅ Energy + Environment 🚨 Early-bird pricing ends TOMORROW, Oct. 31, at 11:59 p.m. EST! 🚨 Register now and support these innovative startups on Nov. 19! 👇 https://lnkd.in/e8qczScz

🚨Big news in the solar industry! #TAEBC member Solar Alliance has signed a major $3.7 million contract for the design, engineering, and installation of a two-site solar project in Kentucky! 🌞 These projects, set to begin in November, include a 553-kilowatt site scheduled for completion by the end of 2024 and a 943-kilowatt site targeted for March 2025. This partnership reflects the relationship Solar Alliance is building with regional clients who are ready to secure their long-term energy needs and meet sustainability goals. 🌎 “Our strategy of targeting larger revenue projects is paying off. We're consistently delivering large-scale commercial solar projects across the Southeast, lowering costs and making a meaningful environmental impact. This is the future we’re building together!" says Brian Timmons, CEO. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dYWpMXzD

#OppsInEnergy CEO Panel Highlight: Advanced Energy in Tennessee ⚡️ Get ready for a discussion with industry leaders about Tennessee’s role in the advanced energy sector. This panel will cover current initiatives, challenges, and the future of advanced energy in Tennessee. Panelists include: ✅ Moderator Marianne Wanamaker, Dean of the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs ✅ Jeff Lyash, President and CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority ✅ Jean-Luc Palayer, President & CEO of Orano USA ✅ Matt Kisber, Co-founder and Chairman of the Board at Silicon Ranch Corporation and former #TAEBC Board President Early-bird rate tickets end THIS Thursday, Oct. 31, at 11:59 p.m. EST! Snag your discounted ticket and join us on Nov. 19 in downtown Knoxville. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e8qczScz

🚀 Big news from Athens! Governor Bill Lee, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, and DENSO announced a $100M expansion, adding 54K sq ft and 200 new jobs, making McMinn County’s largest employer even bigger! This growth supports DENSO’s latest HVAC production, boosting comfort and efficiency in hybrid, electric, and traditional vehicles. 🌎♻️ Read the full announcement 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5t6PhmU

#OppsInEnergy Panel Highlight: Fusion Energy: Powering Tomorrow’s Clean Energy Landscape ✴️ ⚡️ This panel will focus on the potential of fusion energy, exploring recent breakthroughs in power generation from nuclear fusion reactions in fusion energy science. Panelists: ✅ Moderator Robert A. Hardin, Ph.D., Senior Quality Manager at WACKER and #TAEBC Board Member ✅ Andrew Campbell, Senior Manager of Transformative Innovation Initiatives at the Tennessee Valley Authority ✅ Mickey Wade, Associate Laboratory Director of Fusion and Fission Energy and Science Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory ✅ John Canik, Chief Science Officer and Co-Founder of Type One Energy Join us on November 19 in downtown Knoxville for this electrifying discussion! Secure your early-bird ticket before October 31 at 11:59 p.m. EST! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e8qczScz #OpportunitiesInEnergy #TAEBC #CleanEnergy #Innovation #EnergyLeaders #KnoxvilleEvents #FusionEnergy #NuclearEnergy #AdvancedEnergy