Top 10 Space Energy startups

Updated: February 09, 2024 | Editor: Alexander Gillet

Space energy startups focus on leveraging space-based technologies to capture and transmit solar energy from space to Earth, mine space resources for energy production and provide energy for space missions.
1
Country: USA | Funding: $249.6M
Astrobotic Technology creates first-ever commercial power service for the lunar surface. It will enable space agencies, companies, and nonprofit systems to survive the lunar night and operate indefinitely on the Moon.
2
Country: USA | Funding: $100M
Redwire focuses on space commercialization, digitally engineered spacecraft, on-orbit service, assembly, and manufacturing.
3
Country: USA | Funding: $51.6M
Avalanche Energy is a fusion energy startup that develops micro-fusion reactors that can be used in space.
4
Country: USA | Funding: $13.1M
Solestial is aiming to fill the rising demand for solar panels that can withstand the harsh conditions in space while also providing a less costly alternative to the “extravagantly expensive” photovoltaic technology
5
Country: Japan | Funding: ¥1.9B
EX-Fusion develops the first commercial laser based nuclear fusion reactor for power generation.
6
Country: New Zealand | Funding: NZ$10.5M
Zenno is the pioneer and global leader of superconducting magnets for space applications, revolutionizing space-movement through the untapped energy of super magnets. Zenno's hardware and software products ensure satellite missions are effectively managed, guaranteeing maximum economic returns.
7
Country: USA | Funding: $2.3M
Above is developing technology to provide energy for on-orbit servicing, assembly and manufacturing
8
Country: USA | Funding: $250K
Virtus Solis has designed the world's first space-based solar power energy generation system able to directly compete with all forms of energy.
9
Country: Italy
SunCubes is an innovative startup which goal is to build the future space energy infrastructure through its innovative satellites' recharging system.
10
Country: UK
Space Solar will develop and commercialise Space-Based Solar Power, an affordable, scalable clean energy technology. We will help the UK and partner nations transition sustainably to Net Zero, delivering energy security and improving the quality of life for people around the world.
11
Country: Netherlands
Sparkwing is our off-the-shelf solar array answer for the small satellite market. Sparkwing offers a high value for money, short lead time, easy to integrate solar array from an experienced team and a reliable supply chain.
12
Country: New Zealand
Emrod uses tele-energy technology to transmit energy wirelessly over many kilometres or miles.
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. When he’s not writing, Romain is also a developer and has a deep historical knowledge of the computer industry for the past 50 years. You can contact Alexander at alexgillet@energystartups.com