Energy Startups

Yoshi Mobility provides on-demand fueling and vehicle maintenance services aimed at making car ownership and management easier for its members. The company builds infrastructure for fueling and servicing vehicles as an alternative to traditional gas stations and mechanic shops.

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YouSolar develops a solar-plus-battery power system for homes and buildings, including the PowerBloc hardware and cloud-based monitoring and optimization software. The company designs integrated clean-energy hardware and firmware for distributed, off-grid-capable solar power.

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Yuko Shoji is a Japanese general trading company for housing and living environments, founded in 1964, that leverages logistics and warehouse operations along with energy-saving product proposals. It serves customers and local communities with distribution services and sustainable energy-related offerings.

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Youngsungf&c manufactures equipment and components for secondary battery (lithium-ion) production, including slurry production devices, mixers, and stirring technology. The company serves battery manufacturers and materials/components suppliers in the energy sector.

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Zählerfreunde builds AI-driven energy management software, including a home energy management system (HEMS) that monitors and controls PV systems, wallboxes, smart meters and heat pumps, along with tools for load-peak management and ISO 50001 compliance. It serves energy providers and municipal utilities (as a white-label app), businesses and public institutions, and private households in Germany.

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Zakuro develops solid-state battery technology using a solid-state separator and lithium metal anode to increase energy density over lithium-ion cells. Its approach eliminates the flammable liquid electrolyte to reduce fire risk and is designed to leverage existing lithium-ion manufacturing capabilities.

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Zaptec is a Norwegian manufacturer of EV charging solutions designed for residential and commercial use. The company develops user-friendly and efficient charging hardware to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles.

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ZeaKal develops plant trait technologies that improve crop photosynthetic capacity to increase nutritional density, carbon capture, and resource efficiency, serving agricultural producers and energy companies seeking sustainable food and fuel production.

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Zeem provides electric vehicle charging infrastructure and services for commercial fleets, including its MyGrid solution that delivers engineered charging skids, substations, and installation to customer facilities. It also operates a network of shared charging depots located near ports, airports, and logistics hubs.

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Zefiro plugs defunct orphan oil and gas wells across the U.S. to stop methane leaks and originates U.S.-based carbon offsets from those emissions reductions. It operates an integrated environmental-services business serving corporate, government, and environmental-market customers, and is publicly traded (Cboe: ZEFI).

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Zen Ecosystems provides energy management and sustainability solutions for small to medium businesses, offering smart hardware devices and a cloud platform to monitor and reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.

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Zenith Energy is an independent power producer focused on sustainable energy solutions and strategic partnerships in the energy sector.

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Zenith Power is a renewable energy consultancy that provides financial modeling, market research, and investment advisory services to developers, investors, and owners of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects, as well as large energy consumers in Canada.

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Zenith Energy is a midstream company that owns and operates liquid storage terminals, running 7 terminals across 5 states that each specialize in a type of liquid storage. It provides storage and handling infrastructure for over 80 customers, with a focus on safety and sustainable energy storage.

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Zenthos Energy develops an aluminum-CO₂ battery technology for energy storage systems designed to be safer, lower-cost, and more sustainable than conventional lithium-based alternatives. The company targets the battery energy storage systems market with a focus on enabling global electrification while reducing environmental impact.

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Zentility offers software that automates utility invoice data extraction and energy procurement for building owners and property managers, providing portfolio-wide visibility, cost forecasting, and market monitoring. Its tools include predictive analytics and an AI assistant that identifies savings opportunities and supports contracting decisions.

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Zeopore develops enhanced zeolite catalysts to improve efficiency and sustainability in chemical industry processes including refining, plastics recycling, and fuel production. The company operates from Belgium and licenses its patented mesoporization technology to energy and chemical players.

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Zero Industrial develops, finances, and operates clean energy systems to replace fossil-fuel-based heat and power at industrial facilities across North America. The company provides fully financed industrial electrification solutions for manufacturing and industrial customers.

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Zero Watt Homes designs and manufactures modular housing units with integrated solar power and battery storage, targeting both emerging economies and developed markets seeking affordable, energy-independent housing. The company combines proprietary lightweight solar modules with efficient battery technology and low-energy appliances to deliver quick-build, cost-effective homes.

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Zerobase Energy designs hybrid power generation systems that combine solar PV and energy storage, offering products from portable units up to transportable microgrids and fixed grid-tied installations. Its systems range in capacity from a few kilowatts to 120 kW for on- and off-grid power needs.

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Zero Electric offers a platform for evaluating electrical grid interconnection nodes, helping energy developers assess transfer capacity, congestion, curtailment risk, and nodal price dynamics to select viable project sites. It also provides centralized monitoring of energy assets such as solar farms and wind turbines with AI-driven predictive maintenance analytics.

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Zero Friction provides billing software for district heating and cooling suppliers, handling the complete meter-to-cash process from consumption measurement through invoice collection. The platform serves energy suppliers managing both individual and communal heating systems.

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Zerofy provides a cloud-based home energy management system (HEMS) platform that residential solar installers, energy providers, and equipment manufacturers can white-label and integrate into their offerings. The platform enables customers to automate and manage residential energy consumption, participate in virtual power plants, and optimize tariffs.

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Zevvy offers white-label billing software for energy and ancillary costs, covering solar self-consumption, heat, water, and EV charging stations. It serves energy service providers and property operators managing apartment buildings, automating billing from meter data collected via partners.

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