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📰 Need some good news to start your week? We've got you covered! Check out the high-impact energy startups we've selected for the 2024 Demonstration Cohort, made possible through Minnesota Energy Alley, a new initiative funded by the Minnesota Department of Commerce and led by Clean Energy Economy Minnesota. Visit our new program page and learn all about these exciting technologies and partnerships! https://lnkd.in/gXDX9uNy Aza Power Systems - ammonia-powered engines (partner - Center for Microgrid Research at the University of St. Thomas) Blip Energy- residential-scale battery storage (partners - Minnesota Power and the Center for Microgrid Research) Carba, Inc. - carbon sequestration (partner - City of Saint Paul) NeoCharge - electric vehicle charging (partner - Center for Microgrid Research) Prezerv Technologies - AI-powered 3D mapping for infrastructure projects (partner - American Engineering Testing) SolarSteam Inc. - industrial solar heating (partner to be named later) Want to get engaged with our Minnesota energy innovation ecosystem? Join us for our reverse pitch event on March 20 (in-person and via zoom). Link in the comments. #AccelerateNorth #demo2deploy #MinnesotaEnergyAlley #innovation #energy #cleantech #startups #sustainability #partnership #bignews 

Free Electrons Program Master Module is just around the corner and for the first time it will be in Montreal, Canada! 🇨🇦 After the online pitch and the Bootcamp in Madrid, the 15 selected startups will continue their journey to accelerate the energy transition with leading utilities. ⚡ Talking about the Bootcamp, 📽 here's a summary of the intense days that attendees got to experience in the Spanish capital and a sneak peek of what makes Free Electrons the leading open innovation program in the energy sector. 💪 #energytransition #energy #innovation #freeelectrons

Despite a sluggish VC market, new startups are still gearing up to tackle climate challenges head-on. Inspired by these startups I researched 10 of the most promising Climate startups founded in 2023, which have already raised millions in funding. ⚡️ Energy remains a key focus, with startups addressing various aspects DREM / Ensol: Providing decentralized energy solutions for consumers (heat pumps/solar). Metris Energy: Offering solar systems tailored for commercial properties. Renewabl: Sourcing fully renewable energy with transparent certifications. Allye: Enhancing local grid resilience through self-learning energy storage. Steady Energy: Decarbonizing heavy industries with nuclear engineering solutions. 🏭 But it's not just about energy—other startups are tackling diverse challenges smalt: Hiring and training for critical climate-related skills. Elyos Energy: Assisting commercial buildings in reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint. Renew Risk: Providing risk modeling and analytics services for insurers, among others. Limenet: Storing carbon in seawater. ❓ What new startups are you most excited about? I regularly post new Climate Tech insights. Follow me to see more content like this post. #Climate #ClimateTech #RenewableEnergy #StartupInnovation #GreenTech

Wanting to understand the methodology behind a calculation, such as settling time or rise time 📈? How does the methodology determine if the channel doesn't settle at all? With gridmo, users have access to documentation which outlines the methodology of calculations 🤓 - as well as tutorials and templates. https://lnkd.in/gmSERFzz Join the growing number of engineers interconnecting over 4.5 GW+ of generation using gridmo. Book a demo today 🙋: https://lnkd.in/dKviVWWA #energy #startups #grid #aemo #westernpower #ercot #nationalgrideso #nyiso #pjm #spp #renewableenergy #gridconnection #powersystems

The future is hidden behind the men who make it! Quantum technology, through principles like quantum levitation, superposition, and entanglement, offers the potential to significantly enhance energy production, lead breakthroughs in energy efficiency, and the development of new, sustainable energy sources by enabling more efficient optimizations in energy systems. The quantum bulk superconducting energy plants, introduced by Empere, LLC, IP to ensure energy reliability through, the use of advanced quantum crystal bulk engines tech revolutionize energy reliability for various applications by leveraging the principles of bulk superconductivity and quantum mechanics to achieve 100% efficiency in power. Thanks, www.empere.net https://lnkd.in/eMx-6UPP https://lnkd.in/euPfiHm9 https://lnkd.in/e4RgK2m4 https://lnkd.in/evNgmf_j https://lnkd.in/d9bYXY6m #Empere #QuantumEnergy #Sustainability #electricityproduction #thermodynamics #superconductivity #quantumphysics #quantummechanics #quantumtechnology #quantumtechnologies #businessbusiness #economicdevelopment #globalbusiness #investment #capitalprojects #capitalraising #investorpitch #investorgroup #bankingindustry #innovationinagriculture #innovationecosystem #excellenceininnovation #futureleaders #futureinnovators #unitybusiness #investors #eugovernment #waterindustry #energyindependenceefficiency #energymanagement #energysecurity #energyinnovation #energynews #energysector #cleanenergy #cleanenergyfuture #environmentalimpact #environmentalsustainability #environmentalscience #environmentalconsulting #enviromentallyfriendly #environmentalresponsibility #environmentalsocialandgovernance #powerindustry #powerbideveloper #powerfulrendimiento #generatorpower #generatorservices #powerplatform #doe #epa #globalcollaboration #comercioglobal #globalcitizen #investorday #capitalraising #hospitalityindustry #hospitalitytech #watertreatmentsolutions #waterdamagerestoration #watercrisis #ecofriendlyproducts #ecoinnovation #usanews #cnn #iplaw #powergrid #spaceforce #ct #deepclean #deeptechstartups #startupecosystem #startupcommunity #puertoricospace #space #energy

Cohort 15 is in full swing, and it’s already been an incredible ride with our six startups! We’re excited to shine a spotlight on each of these amazing teams. 🌟 First up, meet OneSix Energy, founded by Stefan Sysko and Dan Darga in Detroit, Michigan. Stefan is a seasoned serial entrepreneur and tech-company advisor, while Dan, a former NASA rocket scientist, led teams developing satellites for groundbreaking research. Together, they bring a powerful blend of expertise to the table. OneSix Energy is leading the way with an innovative process to generate green hydrogen using methane as both the feedstock and energy source. ⚡ Their vision is to place modular production units at industrial sites where hydrogen is used and at landfills where methane is a by-product. Hydrogen is becoming a vital alternative fuel and feedstock across industries like fertilizer and steel production, with green hydrogen showing massive potential to cut greenhouse gas emissions. 🌱 But right now, producing green hydrogen is still energy- and water-intensive, heavily dependent on renewable electricity. We’re thrilled to keep working with OneSix Energy as they push the boundaries of green hydrogen production and look forward to seeing the impact they’ll make. #GreenHydrogen #Startups #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #ClimateInnovation #FutureOfEnergy #DetroitInnovation

Sunlight Delivery 24/7? It’s Happening! Have you ever thought about harnessing sunlight even after the sun goes down? A breakthrough is on the way! Reflect Orbital, a cutting-edge startup, is taking solar power to the next level by reflecting sunlight back to Earth at night. Using a constellation of mirrors in space, they aim to extend solar energy beyond daylight hours, making renewable energy even more efficient. This innovation could revolutionize how we think about solar power and energy availability. By 2025, Reflect Orbital plans to launch their first orbital mirror, allowing solar farms to operate around the clock, solving the fundamental issue of “nighttime” for solar power. This opens up incredible possibilities, not only for energy but also for lighting in cities, outdoor events, and much more. Excited to see where this tech leads us! ROIRaptor #solarenergy #innovation #cleanenergy #startups #ReflectOrbital #renewableenergy #technology #sustainability #space #roiraptor

𝙏𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙀𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨: 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙓 𝙄𝙨 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙨   As renewable energy sources become more prevalent, the volatility of electricity prices is a growing concern. Enter ElectronX, a startup set to revolutionize how companies hedge against these price swings. 💡   𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒛𝒛? ElectronX, backed by a $15 million seed round led by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt’s Innovation Endeavors, aims to build a marketplace to protect businesses from the wild price fluctuations caused by intermittent wind and solar power, as well as extreme weather events. 🌬️🔥   𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝒊𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: Unlike traditional electricity futures, ElectronX will offer contracts tied to hourly electricity prices, providing a more precise hedging tool. 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Renewable energy generators, battery operators, and energy-hungry data centers. Direct Access: Customers can trade directly without brokers, simplifying the process for smaller and institutional traders alike.   𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆: With the grid transition creating stability issues and extreme weather events becoming more frequent, there's a pressing need for innovative solutions in energy markets.   𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑸𝒖𝒐𝒕𝒆: "The grid transition has massively changed the power mix in the U.S., and it’s caused a lot of intermittent stability issues," says Sam Tegel, CEO of ElectronX.   𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒈𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆: As the demand for renewable energy grows, so does the need for effective financial instruments to manage the associated risks. ElectronX is positioning itself to be at the forefront of this evolution.   P.S. How do you think hourly-based electricity futures will impact the renewable energy sector? Share your thoughts in the comments!   #EnergyInnovation #RenewableEnergy #ElectricityMarkets #ClimateTech #SustainableFuture #CleanEnergy https://lnkd.in/gEckhJ8H

Meet the nine Energy and Clean Tech companies from Atlantic Canada that have been selected by techNL to participate in a program to expand their business to Houston. The companies will pitch their products and services followed by one-on-one meetings with industry partners. Join us on the 10th of September at the Energy Tech Nexus Grand Opening on September 10. The 9 companies include: Prosaris -Acoustic leak detection Nu:ionic Technologies -Hydrogen production using electrified methane reforming eDNAtec -Analyzing biodiversity and ecological health GRi Simulations Inc. -Simulation and visualization for critical marine activities SubC Imaging -Advanced subsea imaging solution for offshore applications NetBenefit Software - local content tracking software for energy companies Anessa - Techno-economic assessment for biogas project evaluation Indigenous Treaty Partners (ITP) (ITP) - an online platform to foster knowledge acquisition and understanding of Indigenous cultures Kognitiv Spark Mixed reality software to enhance connectivity, collaboration and future-proofing. Don't miss your chance to connect with the next big players in energy and clean tech! Last chance to register. Link in the comments! Juliana Garaizar , Jason Ethier , Payal Patel , Dev Motiram , techNL , Aman Sohail #ETNGrandOpening #cleantech #energytech #scaleups #startups

Sunmaxx PVT at #changeNOW2024 🌎 🌞 What an honor - The biggest event of solutions for the planet and one of our portfolio startups was part of it ✨! At the end of March #changeNOW took place in Paris. This event is all about bringing together changemakers, companies, and most importantly, solutions to our planet's biggest challenges. How can we harness renewables, optimize efficiency, and promote resilience in our energy systems? #Sunmaxx PVT – or better said their CEO Wilhelm Stein, PhD - was one of 10 organizations that pitched in the #energy category to present their #PVT technology as an answer to this question. He was accompanied by Kai Malkwitz, member of the steering committee of Sunmaxx PVT. Valuable feedback and an active exchange about new innovations and solutions were of course not missing. To sum up: it was an event full of exchange and interesting conversations. 🚀 #MAHLENewVentures #Weboostfuturebusiness #innovation #startup #Sunmaxx #PVT #deacarbonization #changeNOW #solar #energytransition