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Top 10 Clean (Renewable) Energy startups
Updated: March 15, 2024 |
Clean Energy startups generate and distribute energy from renewable sources, basically solar and wind.
1
Country: USA | Funding: $20.2B
Tesla accelerates the transition to electric mobility with a full range of increasingly affordable electric cars. Tesla also produces Solar Roof, home batteries and operates large solar stations with energy storage.
Tesla accelerates the transition to electric mobility with a full range of increasingly affordable electric cars. Tesla also produces Solar Roof, home batteries and operates large solar stations with energy storage.
2
Country: USA | Funding: $3.2B
Sunnova provides low-cost solar power to homes. It owns the equipment, installs it, and also eventually sells the electricity it creates to customers.
Sunnova provides low-cost solar power to homes. It owns the equipment, installs it, and also eventually sells the electricity it creates to customers.
3
Country: UK | Funding: $2.1B
Octopus Energy develops cloud-based smart grid platform and provides fair prices forever and greener energy from the UK's largest investor in solar generation. It uses an innovative AI and data-based platform to balance loads around the grid.
Octopus Energy develops cloud-based smart grid platform and provides fair prices forever and greener energy from the UK's largest investor in solar generation. It uses an innovative AI and data-based platform to balance loads around the grid.
4
Country: India | Funding: $1.9B
Avaada Energy is committed to provide affordable, clean and abundant power for India. For us, it is a new journey. A journey fuelled by our passion for sustainable energy and backed by our credentials and the trust of our stakeholders.
Avaada Energy is committed to provide affordable, clean and abundant power for India. For us, it is a new journey. A journey fuelled by our passion for sustainable energy and backed by our credentials and the trust of our stakeholders.
5
Country: USA | Funding: $1.6B
Silicon Ranch developer, owner and operator of solar energy facilities in US.
Silicon Ranch developer, owner and operator of solar energy facilities in US.
6
Country: USA | Funding: $1.2B
Nexamp is bringing clean energy to homeowners and communities everywhere, and helping them save up to 10% on electricity costs without installing rooftop solar panels.
Nexamp is bringing clean energy to homeowners and communities everywhere, and helping them save up to 10% on electricity costs without installing rooftop solar panels.
7
Country: USA | Funding: $1.2B
energyRe is at the forefront of North America's energy transition. Building and delivering reliable clean power directly to where people live is not only our opportunity—it is our responsibility.
energyRe is at the forefront of North America's energy transition. Building and delivering reliable clean power directly to where people live is not only our opportunity—it is our responsibility.
8
Country: Spain | Funding: €862M
ACCIONA is the development and management of infrastructure, renewable energy, water, and services.
ACCIONA is the development and management of infrastructure, renewable energy, water, and services.
9
Country: USA | Funding: $875M
Bright Night provides renewable power solutions in a safe and reliable way.
Bright Night provides renewable power solutions in a safe and reliable way.
10
Country: USA | Funding: $700M
AES Distributed Energy creates solar plus storage facilities, which includes systems that can hold and release solar energy at will.
AES Distributed Energy creates solar plus storage facilities, which includes systems that can hold and release solar energy at will.
11
Country: USA | Funding: $628.3M
Palmetto is the leading clean technology software and fulfillment company.
Palmetto is the leading clean technology software and fulfillment company.
12
Country: UK | Funding: £447M
OVO Energy is an independent energy technology company and supplier. OVO also installs world’s most advanced storage heaters
OVO Energy is an independent energy technology company and supplier. OVO also installs world’s most advanced storage heaters
13
Country: USA | Funding: $495.5M
Arcadia Power is a nationwide home energy platform providing clean energy and savings.
Arcadia Power is a nationwide home energy platform providing clean energy and savings.
14
Country: Australia | Funding: $306.5M
Brighte is a digital credit platform for financing home energy improvements.
Brighte is a digital credit platform for financing home energy improvements.
15
Country: Sweden | Funding: $248.3M
Aira operates as a clean energy-tech company driving the clean energy revolution with air source heat pumps.
Aira operates as a clean energy-tech company driving the clean energy revolution with air source heat pumps.
16
Country: UK | Funding: $215M
BBOXX designs, manufactures, and distributes plug and play solar systems. It also offers pay-as-you-go solar power. BBOXX Power DC product range is closed DC systems in standardised sizes. BBOXX Hub brings the smart capabilities of remote monitoring and control to larger capacity systems and projects. BBOXX Pulse is a comprehensive management platform that enables growth of next generation utility businesses.
BBOXX designs, manufactures, and distributes plug and play solar systems. It also offers pay-as-you-go solar power. BBOXX Power DC product range is closed DC systems in standardised sizes. BBOXX Hub brings the smart capabilities of remote monitoring and control to larger capacity systems and projects. BBOXX Pulse is a comprehensive management platform that enables growth of next generation utility businesses.
17
Country: USA | Funding: $203.4M
SolarReserve is a leading global developer of utility-scale solar power projects, which include electricity generation by solar thermal energy and photovoltaic panels. In addition, SolarReserve has commercialized a proprietary advanced solar thermal technology with integrated molten salt energy storage that solves the intermittency issues experienced with other renewable energy sources.
SolarReserve is a leading global developer of utility-scale solar power projects, which include electricity generation by solar thermal energy and photovoltaic panels. In addition, SolarReserve has commercialized a proprietary advanced solar thermal technology with integrated molten salt energy storage that solves the intermittency issues experienced with other renewable energy sources.
18
Country: Spain | Funding: $190M
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures is providing comprehensive renewable energy solutions across the globe.
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures is providing comprehensive renewable energy solutions across the globe.
19
Country: Germany | Funding: $174M
ZOLAR is an online provider of solar systems enables the entry into the private energy supply for private households.
ZOLAR is an online provider of solar systems enables the entry into the private energy supply for private households.
20
Country: USA | Funding: $172.8M
Modern Energy is an energy asset management firm that invests in businesses that bring emerging energy technologies to market and the energy resources those businesses produce. From energy efficiency in the United States to solar projects in Brazil to virtual power plants in the United Kingdom, Modern supports leaders in the transition to a digital energy ecosystem.
Modern Energy is an energy asset management firm that invests in businesses that bring emerging energy technologies to market and the energy resources those businesses produce. From energy efficiency in the United States to solar projects in Brazil to virtual power plants in the United Kingdom, Modern supports leaders in the transition to a digital energy ecosystem.
21
Country: Kenya | Funding: $100M
CrossBoundary is an investment company that dedicate its funds to commercial and industrial solar in Africa.
CrossBoundary is an investment company that dedicate its funds to commercial and industrial solar in Africa.
22
Country: Brazil | Funding: $90M
ComBio Energia Provide energy generation solutions with renewable sources, creating, growing, and long-term economic value. They develop projects for steam generation and cogeneration of electricity with biomass, which promote environmental improvements and significant cost reductions for customers in the industrial segment.
ComBio Energia Provide energy generation solutions with renewable sources, creating, growing, and long-term economic value. They develop projects for steam generation and cogeneration of electricity with biomass, which promote environmental improvements and significant cost reductions for customers in the industrial segment.
23
Country: UK | Funding: €78.7M
Fuse Energy offers commission-free energy; 10x cheaper; 10x better, and 100 per cent renewable energy.
Fuse Energy offers commission-free energy; 10x cheaper; 10x better, and 100 per cent renewable energy.
24
Country: UK | Funding: $80.7M
Green gas and electricity supplier. It buys energy from independent renewable generators from across the UK. Acquired by Octopus Energy
Green gas and electricity supplier. It buys energy from independent renewable generators from across the UK. Acquired by Octopus Energy
25
Country: USA | Funding: $78.4M
LevelTen is the safest, most cost-effective way for C&I customers to purchase renewable energy.
LevelTen is the safest, most cost-effective way for C&I customers to purchase renewable energy.
26
Country: South Africa | Funding: $57.3M
Yellow brings life changing products like home solar systems to customers in Africa
Yellow brings life changing products like home solar systems to customers in Africa
27
Country: USA | Funding: $52.7M
Cherry Street Energy operates as a renewable energy company. Its customers purchase solar power at a competitive rate. Each customer benefits from a comprehensive solar experience, as well as energy insights and analytics.
Cherry Street Energy operates as a renewable energy company. Its customers purchase solar power at a competitive rate. Each customer benefits from a comprehensive solar experience, as well as energy insights and analytics.
28
Country: France | Funding: €47.5M
ekWateur provides an innovative and truly seamless customer experience in a collaborative environment, while offering a 100% green energy at a competitive price. The company also has an ambitious and clear vision for energy services development to complement its energy retail business.
ekWateur provides an innovative and truly seamless customer experience in a collaborative environment, while offering a 100% green energy at a competitive price. The company also has an ambitious and clear vision for energy services development to complement its energy retail business.
29
Country: Israel
Energiya Global develops affordable solar projects worldwide, with the goal of providing clean electricity for 50 million people by 2020.
Energiya Global develops affordable solar projects worldwide, with the goal of providing clean electricity for 50 million people by 2020.
30
Country: South Korea | Funding: ₩66B
Gridwiz is an energy company that provides efficient, economic, safe and sustainable energy services for energy users.
Gridwiz is an energy company that provides efficient, economic, safe and sustainable energy services for energy users.
31
Country: Australia | Funding: $32.5M
Amber Electric is making it easier, and more affordable to buy renewables to Australian households
Amber Electric is making it easier, and more affordable to buy renewables to Australian households
32
Country: USA | Funding: $30M
Accelergen Energy is a greenfield energy developer of utility-scale solar, solar plus storage and standalone storage projects
Accelergen Energy is a greenfield energy developer of utility-scale solar, solar plus storage and standalone storage projects
33
Country: Nigeria | Funding: $28.6M
Rensource allows qualifying companies throughout Nigeria and West Africa to start selling Power-as-a-Service (PaaS) to their customers.
Rensource allows qualifying companies throughout Nigeria and West Africa to start selling Power-as-a-Service (PaaS) to their customers.
34
Country: Germany | Funding: €22.5M
ENVIRIA offers companies easy and safe access to scalable energy-as-a-service solutions and the renewable energy ecosystem.
ENVIRIA offers companies easy and safe access to scalable energy-as-a-service solutions and the renewable energy ecosystem.
35
Country: Germany | Funding: $22.8M
Ostrom is an energy management platform that makes green electricity affordable and straightforward for households in Germany and Europe.
Ostrom is an energy management platform that makes green electricity affordable and straightforward for households in Germany and Europe.
36
Country: USA | Funding: $20.3M
Odyssey Energy Solutions is an industry platform to simplify, streamline, and reduce the costs of developing and financing energy projects.
Odyssey Energy Solutions is an industry platform to simplify, streamline, and reduce the costs of developing and financing energy projects.
37
Country: Japan | Funding: ¥1.8B
TRENDE is an online renewable energy retailer selling electricity to residential customers in Japan
TRENDE is an online renewable energy retailer selling electricity to residential customers in Japan
38
Country: USA | Funding: $16.6M
WattBuy aims to give households a simple platform to shop for an electricity provider in states where that is an option. Users are able to upload their electricity usage and compare available plans to save money or buy electricity from a solar or wind energy provider.
WattBuy aims to give households a simple platform to shop for an electricity provider in states where that is an option. Users are able to upload their electricity usage and compare available plans to save money or buy electricity from a solar or wind energy provider.
39
Country: USA | Funding: $16.5M
Common Energy is a servicing platform for clean energy developers.
Common Energy is a servicing platform for clean energy developers.
40
Country: Spain | Funding: $15.9M
Holaluz supplies green power and gas to SMBs and households across Spain, as the first independent energy company in the country.
Holaluz supplies green power and gas to SMBs and households across Spain, as the first independent energy company in the country.
41
Country: Sierra Leone | Funding: $12.8M
Last-mile distribution company making energy, durable goods and financial services affordable and accessible for through pay-as-you-go tech
Last-mile distribution company making energy, durable goods and financial services affordable and accessible for through pay-as-you-go tech
42
Country: USA | Funding: $11.8M
Evergreen creates a marketplace for clean energy projects that ensures and quantifies the impact of every Renewable Energy Certificate.
Evergreen creates a marketplace for clean energy projects that ensures and quantifies the impact of every Renewable Energy Certificate.
43
Country: France | Funding: €9.5M
Granular is developing internationally recognised standards for hourly certificates and is providing SaaS tools to trade and manage time-stamped energy certificates (or ‘hourly energy certificates’) that enable consumers to verify when and where their energy is coming from carbon-free sources.
Granular is developing internationally recognised standards for hourly certificates and is providing SaaS tools to trade and manage time-stamped energy certificates (or ‘hourly energy certificates’) that enable consumers to verify when and where their energy is coming from carbon-free sources.
44
Country: Switzerland | Funding: €9.2M
Plan-B Net Zero is a renewable energy and sustainability services company that offers energy storage solutions, and charging infrastructure.
Plan-B Net Zero is a renewable energy and sustainability services company that offers energy storage solutions, and charging infrastructure.
45
Country: Nigeria | Funding: $9M
Arnergy is a distributed utility leveraging on internet of things (IOT) to providing reliable solar power for businesses in emerging markets
Arnergy is a distributed utility leveraging on internet of things (IOT) to providing reliable solar power for businesses in emerging markets
46
Country: Denmark | Funding: €7.3M
Reel is setting out to fight climate change by transforming electricity procurement, offering a way for companies to buy electricity on commercially attractive terms. In addition, Reel ties companies’ electricity procurement directly to the construction of new solar and wind parks – so the renewable energy transition is further supported.
Reel is setting out to fight climate change by transforming electricity procurement, offering a way for companies to buy electricity on commercially attractive terms. In addition, Reel ties companies’ electricity procurement directly to the construction of new solar and wind parks – so the renewable energy transition is further supported.
47
Country: USA | Funding: $6.9M
GoSun designed a breakthrough technology that allows people to enjoy outdoor gear without having to worry about carbon-emitting power generators. GoSun sells solar ovens, portable fridges, lighting, charging, water purification, tiny houses and power generators.
GoSun designed a breakthrough technology that allows people to enjoy outdoor gear without having to worry about carbon-emitting power generators. GoSun sells solar ovens, portable fridges, lighting, charging, water purification, tiny houses and power generators.
48
Country: USA | Funding: $6M
Syrcuit Energy Solutions is providing carbon free energy solutions to landowners, commercial and industrial businesses, and agriculture clients.
Syrcuit Energy Solutions is providing carbon free energy solutions to landowners, commercial and industrial businesses, and agriculture clients.
49
Country: USA | Funding: $6M
WattCarbon is building the world's first decarbonization procurement platform for accelerating the energy transition.
WattCarbon is building the world's first decarbonization procurement platform for accelerating the energy transition.
50
Country: USA | Funding: $5.2M
Station A is an online marketplace that connects building operators with businesses offering solar paneling, battery storage and electric vehicle charging.
Station A is an online marketplace that connects building operators with businesses offering solar paneling, battery storage and electric vehicle charging.