eNow
Warwick, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors
eNow designs and manufactures solar-based power and energy management systems for commercial trucking, RV and marine vehicles.
Also known as eNow Energy
Founders & leadership
eNow was founded in 2016 by Jeffrey C. Flath.
Board
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$7.8M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2016–2021
▶$4.6MraisedJul 2021 · 6 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Peter TermynDirector
- James R. FlathDirector
- Ellen FlathExecutive Officer
- John LarkinDirector
- Ethan GarberDirector
- Jeffrey C. FlathExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $6M
- Amount sold
- $4.6M
- Minimum investment
- $1
- First sale
- Jul 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$300KraisedNov 2018 · 2 investors · Energy ConservationRule 506(b)
- Matthew XanderExecutive Officer, Director
- Michael TousignantExecutive Officer, Director
- John LarkinDirector
- Thomas KoernerDirector
- Eliot ProtschDirector
- Jeffrey C. FlathExecutive Officer, Director
- James FlathExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $900K
- Amount sold
- $300K
- Minimum investment
- $1
- First sale
- Nov 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$200KraisedNov 2018 · 2 investors · Energy ConservationRule 506(b)
- Eliot ProtschDirector
- James FlathExecutive Officer, Director
- Thomas KoernerDirector
- Michael TousignantExecutive Officer, Director
- John LarkinDirector
- Matthew XanderExecutive Officer, Director
- Jeffrey C. FlathExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $300K
- Amount sold
- $200K
- Minimum investment
- $1
- First sale
- Nov 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.7MraisedMar 2016 · 21 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Bruce LeisingDirector
- Peter J. ArpinDirector
- Jeffrey C. FlathExecutive Officer, Director
- Matthew XanderExecutive Officer, Director
- James FlathExecutive Officer, Director
- Michael TousingantExecutive Officer
- Amount sold
- $2.7M
- Minimum investment
- $1
- First sale
- Mar 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Company profile
researched Aug 2026eNow is a U.S. company that designs, develops and manufactures solar-based power systems and power management technology for commercial transportation. Its systems pair photovoltaic modules with a power management system intended to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions associated with engine idling, and to supply electricity to auxiliary vehicle systems. Target vehicle segments include commercial trucking, recreational vehicles (RV) and marine applications.
According to a 2017 press release issued by Canadian Solar, eNow was founded in 2011 in Providence, Rhode Island, and positions its products around durability, power output, low cost and payback period. The company frames its commercial approach around an "Energy-as-a-Service" model for sustainable solutions in commercial transportation.
Business model
eNow develops and manufactures solar-based power management hardware for commercial vehicles and describes its offering in terms of an Energy-as-a-Service approach to vehicle power.
Traction
By 2017 eNow had established partnerships with transportation industry companies including Dometic Group, Mitsubishi Fuso, Freightliner, Navistar, IdleAir and Vanner, and had attracted a 10% minority equity investment from NASDAQ-listed Canadian Solar.
Latest developments
In May 2017, Canadian Solar announced an equity investment in eNow and a partnership to bring PV-based mobile energy solutions to the commercial transportation market.
▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market, geography, history
Market position
Described in a 2017 Canadian Solar press release as the market leader in designing, developing and manufacturing solar-based power systems for the commercial trucking, RV and marine industries.
Technology
Solar-based energy management systems combining photovoltaic modules with a proprietary power management system that reduces energy consumption and emissions from engine idling and powers auxiliary vehicle systems. Through its partnership with Canadian Solar, eNow's power management system interfaces with Canadian Solar's PV module technology.
Go-to-market
eNow's solar solutions are sold through original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket dealers, supported by partnerships with transportation industry companies.
Operators and manufacturers in the commercial trucking, recreational vehicle and marine industries.
Geography
United States-based, with origins in Providence, Rhode Island; the Canadian Solar partnership was intended to expand eNow's global reach.
History
eNow was founded in 2011 in Providence, Rhode Island, per a 2017 press release. In May 2017, Canadian Solar announced it had acquired a minority equity interest making it a 10% shareholder of eNow, alongside a commercial partnership combining Canadian Solar module technology with eNow's power management system.
Compiled by commissioned research from 1 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Key figures
latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
Timeline · 2
launches, deals, and filingsCanadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) announced it had acquired a minority equity interest in eNow, becoming a 10% shareholder. The investment amount was not disclosed.
The two companies announced a partnership bringing Canadian Solar's solar module technology together with eNow's power management system for commercial vehicles, aimed at expanding eNow's global reach.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
Legal entities · 1
corporate structureIn the news
▸Research sources · 1
primary sources listed
- Canadian Solar Announces Investment in eNow Solar-Based Power Management for Commercial Transportationprnewswire.com · web
1 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.
Frequently asked questions
- What does eNow do?
- eNow designs and manufactures solar-based power and energy management systems for commercial trucking, RV and marine vehicles.
- Who founded eNow?
- eNow was founded by Jeffrey C. Flath in 2016.
- Who are eNow's investors?
- eNow's investors include Slater Technology Fund.
- How much funding has eNow raised?
- eNow has disclosed $7.8M raised across 4 rounds.
- Where is eNow headquartered?
- eNow is headquartered in Warwick, US.