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Recognizing that our upcoming energy transition requires innovative new approaches, Milton Hydro’s Vice President of Distribution Services, Hassan Syed, P.Eng, PMP, participated on the judges panel of the Initiate Start-Up Program at the recent DISTRIBUTECH International 2024 Conference. The pitch session was inspiring and reflected the enormous potential for creative solutions to grid modernization and electrification.  Our thanks to all of the participants and Congratulations to all of the winners: Third Place: C-Crete Technologies Second Place: Banyon Power Co. First Place:  Pearl Street Technologies https://lnkd.in/gw57Y3x #EDA #OEB #MiltonHydro #IESO #DISTRIBUTECH24 #DISTRIBUTECH #transmissionsystem #distributionsystem #transmissionsystems #distributionsystems #powergrid #evcharging #homeasagrid #energytransition #smartgrid #smartgridsolutions #smartgridtechnology #gridtechnology #emobility #sustainabletech #electricpower #gridmodernization #innovation #StartUps

2023 marked a turning point for Antora. We turned on our first commercial-scale thermal battery, opened our first manufacturing facility, and were named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023. Our technology is proven and ready to scale at industrial sites across the globe—paving the fastest, least expensive path for the industrial sector to reach net zero. At this pivotal point on the path to industrial decarbonization, we’re taking a look back at some of the key moments and milestones from the past year: 🚀Launched our landmark commercial-scale system: the world’s first thermal battery to output zero-emissions heat & power and to store energy above 1,800°C—hot enough to address “hard-to-decarbonize” sectors like cement and steel. Read more in Bloomberg: https://bloom.bg/46HMGWk 🏭Opened our first large-scale, U.S.-based thermal battery manufacturing facility, where thermal batteries will roll off the production line this coming year. Learn more in MIT Technology Review: https://bit.ly/3MC5vTV 🏆Named as one of TIME's Best Inventions Of 2023: https://bit.ly/46Cz2DW ✔️Built the world’s first dedicated manufacturing line for heat-to-power thermophotovoltaic (TPV) cells and demonstrated an efficiency rate greater than 40% for our TPV technology, as detailed in pv magazine Global: https://bit.ly/3R60dRR 🏅Honored as one of Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas: https://bit.ly/3NdHPVU 💰Received over $4M in grant funding from the California Energy Commission & ARPA-E to scale our breakthrough TPV technology, as detailed in CleanTechnica: https://bit.ly/49HGccR And, we’re just getting started.

💻 Recording Released: Cohort Impact & Outcomes 💻 Want to start 2024 with some uplifting startup success stories? National Offshore Wind Research & Development Consortium released the recording from their December R&D Symposium at which our 2023 cohort shared their experience with being part of the Accelerator Program. 📣 Rewatch James Cotter, Eagle W., Jørgen Drønnen and Silvan Slijpen discussing how to make the most out of their mentor collaboration. They also provided their most impactful tips for future cohorts and their own eureka moments during the program. 🚀 Don’t miss Jake Russell, Ulrik Soderstrom, Jason Cotrell, and Carolina Gomez Rodriguez as they unfold their business development journey and fundraising approach. As each company has chosen very different approaches, this is a great panel to rewatch and take inspiration from. If 1 hour of inspirational innovator talks is not enough, you are also in luck. You can rewatch all the Symposium sessions which zoom into highly timely and important topics such as: 🐋 Technology to improve ocean area coexistence with our very own Julia R. G. Dombroski, PhD 🌬 Developer perspectives on near-term opportunities for OSW innovation with Elin Austevoll as a speaker 🗽 Sam Jung speaking on the future of OSW innovation facilities in New York City Enjoy! #offshorewind #renewableenergy #startups #innovation #growthmindset #entrepreneurship #community #success #accelerator #technology #greenenergy #UFLInnovatesForClimate

mHUB's Demo Day event on April 11, 2024, was a huge success, with the 10 climate and energy tech startups showcasing their groundbreaking solutions at the end of their #mHUBAccelerator journey. These startups are revolutionizing how we tackle environmental challenges and combating the ongoing climate crisis, from energy storage to carbon capture, renewable energy, and more. Ian Adams, Managing Director at Evergreen Climate Innovations, Ritu (Gopal) Bromley, Director of Strategy at Invenergy, and Scott Tjaden Manager of RD&D and Partnerships at Constellation, concluded the event with remarks underscoring the significance of providing robust support to early stage hardtech startups. Congratulations to the 2024 mHUB Climate & EnergyTech Accelerator Cohort: Aeternal Upcycling, Carbon SeaQuest, CryoCellar, Farm to Flame Energy Inc., FurnaQuantum, Next-Ion Energy Inc., Metasorbex™ Corporation, RUSHNU, Sensatek Propulsion Technology, Inc, and Tikal Industries. Discover more about the cohort teams, their recent milestones, and what's next for them: https://hubs.la/Q02t21TJ0 #mHUBAccelerator #hardtech #CETdemoday #climatecrisis #climatechange #climatetech #envirotech #cleanenergy #cleantech #energytech #energystorage #carboncapture #renewableenergy #DemoDay

HELIUP, a visionary French startup, has successfully garnered €10M in a funding round led by 星界资本 Starquest Capital, with noteworthy contributions from EIT InnoEnergy, BNP Paribas Développement, and IDEC Group among others. This financial infusion is earmarked for establishing a production line for their innovative lightweight solar panels in France, propelling its commercial trajectory. Heliup's unique selling proposition lies in its specially engineered photovoltaic panels designed for large rooftops, overcoming the conventional weight limitations that hinder the solarisation of many existing buildings. The aim is to convert these expansive roof areas into sustainable energy generators. Heliup offers two distinct solar panel types, Stykon and Lighton, catering to flat and pitched roofs respectively. These panels not only promise a reduction in installation time and costs but also a significant decrease in the weight of the solar power setup by over 60%. With eyes set on internationalisation, initially kicking off with Europe-centric projects, Heliup intends to extend its reach beyond French borders in the forthcoming years. This venture is a laudable stride towards making solar energy more accessible and promoting self-consumption, consequently playing a pivotal role in battling climate change and reducing the carbon footprint of buildings. #InvestInSpain #DoingBusinessInSpain #iBerotech #Heliup #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #SolarPanels

Nuventura, a top supplier of SF6-free, medium-voltage (MV) gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) technologies, has #raised €25 million in Series A round led by Mirova. The round is led by Mirova, alongside new #investors Forward.one and EIC Fund, and existing investors IBB Ventures, ADB Ventures, Cycle Group, Future Energy Ventures, and DOEN Participaties. Nuventura develops environmentally-friendly #medium voltage (MV) gas insulated switchgear (GIS) – key hardware components found throughout electrical grids and energy #infrastructure. Nuventura works with switchgear manufacturers (OEMs, panel builders) and end-users (utilities, EPCs, industry, project developers, etc.) with the goal of accelerating and facilitating the #energy industry's transition away from SF6. Nuventura assists businesses in doing this to lessen their carbon footprint and comply with upcoming international regulations pertaining to the use of SF6 in switchgear. nuventura Fabian Lemke Manjunath Ramesh FORWARD.one IBB Ventures Cycle Group Future Energy Ventures DOEN Participaties B.V. Mirova #nuventura #electricalgrid #startup #funding #eustartups

We are thrilled to announce our latest investment in the Berlin-based #energy #startup autarc, our fifth and potentially final investment for the year of PT1 Fund II! As lead investor in the pre-seed financing round, in which autarc secured a single-digit million amount, we join forces with multiple renowned business angels to support autarc's mission of revolutionising the #heating market and accelerating the decarbonisation of the building sector. The business angels that invested in autarc alongside us include C1 Green Chemicals AG founder Christian Vollmann, Lieferando founder Kai Hansen, gridX founders David Balensiefen and Andy Booke, realxdata GmbH founder Titus Albrecht, Zenhomes founder Jannes Fischer, Reachbird founder Philipp Martin and more via Better Ventures. autarc's vision that piqued our interest is to install one million #HeatPumps by 2030, addressing the dual challenge of CO2 emissions and a shortage of qualified engineers in the heating sector. autarc's planning software plays a pivotal role in achieving this ambitious target, facilitating the transition from traditional heating systems to sustainable heat pumps through a software that enables heating engineers to work more efficiently and productively. autarc cuts the planning time in half through, among other things, the use of AI and LiDAR scans. "Europe’s heat supply will be completely decarbonised over the next two decades. Optimising installation companies is an extremely important driver for the rapid and large-scale conversion to sustainable systems. The team has already generated impressive traction, and we look forward to working with them to tackle this profoundly important challenge of the energy transition," says PT1 Investment Manager Fabian Koenig. For more details, head over to Gründerszene (in 🇩🇪): https://lnkd.in/evSVdpPP If autarc's mission sounds as crucial to you as it does to us, and you feel like you can contribute, check out their job board at https://lnkd.in/ekUbwdH6.

https://lnkd.in/ey_A6VNU We were thrilled that our contribution to industrial decarbonisation technologies was recognised by Global University Venturing back in September. Reforming the grid system is essential to reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and so cutting the associated carbon emissions, but systemic change is going to have to come from innovative, adaptable technology that can meet net zero as well as commercial demands.   It's an exciting time for us and our fellow start-ups as we are able to put into practice years of research to help spur this change on.   Read up on our project in partnership with the Annandale Distillery here: https://lnkd.in/eUBEUy3a     #netzero #sustainableenergy #thermalheatstorage #energystorage #cleanenergy #climatecrisis #technology #startups #whisky #decarbonisation  

Today, we’re proud to launch the world’s first thermal battery capable of delivering zero-emissions heat and power—a product that’s factory-made, road-shippable, and ready to scale to industrial sites around the world. We founded Antora with a single mission: stopping climate change by decarbonizing industry, the single biggest source of global emissions. What began as an idea on a whiteboard is now operational at an industrial site, poised to eliminate gigatons of emissions, one facility at a time. As featured in Bloomberg, our landmark commercial-scale system near Fresno, CA has reached the highest temperature yet demonstrated for thermal batteries at full scale, storing energy above 1,800°C—hot enough to address “hard-to-decarbonize” sectors like cement and steel. https://bloom.bg/3Zh0pS7 Antora’s incredible team—supported by ARPA-E, the California Energy Commission, and some of the world’s top climate investors—have brought us to this day. And we’re just getting started.