Top 15 Energy-efficient lighting startups

Oct 26, 2024 | By Alexander Gillet

These startups create LED solutions, smart lighting systems and smart lighting controls that reduce energy consumption.
1
Country: USA | Funding: $700M
AES Distributed Energy creates solar plus storage facilities, which includes systems that can hold and release solar energy at will.
2
Country: Ireland | Funding: €184M
Urban Volt is an energy-saving LED lighting firm. They retrofit commercial premises with LED lighting for no upfront cost. Their unique Light as a Service business model allows our clients to enjoy cash and energy savings from the moment of installation.
3
Country: USA
Solatube developed the system that revolutionized the way daylight was brought into a building. Known as a tubular daylighting device (TDD), this product was a compact and leakproof alternative to traditional skylights.
4
Country: Italy | Funding: $200K
Enel X‘s EV charger, the JuiceBox, enables cars to charge when the grid is producing the cleanest energy
5
Country: USA | Funding: $29.9M
75F is a predictive and proactive IoT-based building automation system that addresses HVAC, lighting, and equipment control needs.
6
Country: USA | Funding: $16.3M
LIFX is the creator of Wi Fi-enable, multi-colored LED lights controllable via a smart device.
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Country: USA | Funding: $10.1M
Allumia funds, designs, install and maintain a lighting upgrade for commercial and industrial customers.
8
Country: Spain | Funding: €3.1M
Bioo is a biotech company focused on the biotechnological transformation of our world through unique proprietary technologies able to generate electricity from nature among others, with a team comprised of top world leaders in their areas with the vision of creating the first biotech buildings and cities.
9
Country: UK | Funding: £2.7M
Monodraught manufactures natural lighting, air conditioning and ventilation technology that is now widely used by the likes of IKEA, Ford and Waitrose.
10
Country: Spain | Funding: $2M
Onyx Solar is the world’s leading manufacturer of transparent photovoltaic (PV) glass for buildings. PV Glass is used as a building material plus as an energy-generating device, capturing the sunlight and transforming it into electricity.
11
Country: Denmark
Suncil deliveres street lights that include solar panels and can also provide streets with WiFi connectivity and air quality monitoring.
12
Country: Germany
Smart City Factory integrates efficient LED-lamps with proprietary communication and control electronics for the M2M infrastructure.
13
Country: India
EBTL develops smart switch, Amour that works on Wi-Fi and can be controlled by touch, smart phones and voice commands. This programmable switch allows the user to switch, schedule, lock and obtain the power consumption analytics for past usage.
14
Country: UK
Nevana Designs produces cutting edge, light responsive coatings and compounds for environmentally sustainable, self-sufficient energy saving solutions.
15
Country: USA
Revel energy is a commercial solar and energy storage developer that designs custom renewable energy systems. It specializes in designing rooftop solar systems for organizations. Revel also offers energy storage solutions, carport solar systems, LED lighting installation and other energy-related services.
Editor: Alexander Gillet
Alexander Gillet is a senior editor for EnergyStartups. He has a deep background in energy sector and startups. Alexander graduated from Emlyon Business School, a leading French business school specialized in entrepreneurship. He has helped several non-profit organizations dedicated to promoting environmental education and sustainability and has written over 250 articles on energy technology for various websites. In his free time, Alexander enjoys yoga, camping and exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains. You can contact Alexander at alexgillet(at)energystartups(dot)com