Energy Startups

Zevvy offers an online platform that automates billing for ZEV (self-consumption energy communities) and ancillary/utility costs, targeting property managers and billing service providers. The software is aimed at the Swiss/German-speaking market for energy and property cost accounting.

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A Beijing-based company developing and manufacturing iron-chromium redox flow batteries for large-scale, long-duration energy storage. The company serves utilities and grid operators by providing storage technology and systems for renewable energy integration and grid stability.

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Zilift developed permanent-magnet, electrically driven artificial lift technologies for oil and gas wells, including the SpeedDrive through-tubing ESP deployment system and the TorqueDrive electric submersible PCP system for rigless production restoration. The company was acquired by Schlumberger (now SLB) in 2021, and its technologies are now part of SLB's artificial lift portfolio.

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Zimi provides a fleet management and charging infrastructure platform for electric vehicles, offering real-time monitoring of chargers, telematics integration, energy analytics, and payment reconciliation for businesses managing EV fleets and charging networks.

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Zimi offers EV charging infrastructure and an energy management platform for fleet operators managing mixed fleets, including fast charging stations, solar and battery backup, home charging, and public charging payment settlement. The product helps fleets lower costs, improve charger utilisation, and gain usage insights during their transition to electric vehicles.

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Ziply Fiber is a local internet service provider that builds and operates a fiber-optic network delivering high-speed internet to residents and communities, including rural and underserved areas, across Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. The company formed in 2020 after acquiring the Northwest operations of Frontier Communications.

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Zitara develops edge-learning battery management and controls software that uses machine learning to optimize performance, extend life, and improve safety of batteries, with a focus on grid-scale energy storage systems. It serves independent power producers, investor-owned utilities, battery manufacturers, and system integrators operating large-scale battery energy storage systems.

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Zodhya develops plug-in AI devices that optimize energy consumption and efficiency in buildings, making them grid-interactive to reduce peak loads, emissions, and costs. The company serves building operators and energy managers across multiple global markets with asset-light, adaptive optimization technology.

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Zolnoi analyzes electric current data from factory equipment to surface insights on production performance, energy consumption, and equipment health for manufacturers. It uses AI to identify savings opportunities, reduce energy waste, and enable predictive maintenance on the shop floor.

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Zonhub (Zonnepanelendelen) operates an online platform that lets investors put money directly into renewable energy projects — solar PV, wind, energy storage and charging infrastructure — via secured bonds with fixed coupon rates. Active in Europe since 2014, it has financed over €160M across 300 projects for around 13,000 investors as well as banks ING and Rabobank.

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Zonneweide Haghorst is a solar farm of about 26 hectares near Haghorst in the municipality of Hilvarenbeek, producing roughly 38 million kWh of electricity per year, equivalent to the annual use of about 13,000 households. The project offers residents and private investors the opportunity to participate financially through the Meewind green fund.

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Zonox offers a consumer tool to compare electricity tariffs and energy retailers, helping households avoid inflated bills and find cheaper, cleaner energy. It provides savings reports aimed at building a community of consumers in Spain.

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ZOOZ Power (formerly Chakratec) develops a battery-free kinetic power booster based on flywheel technology, the ZOOZTER-100, that enables ultra-fast EV charging while overcoming grid limitations. It serves charge point operators, fleet operators, EPC companies, and energy, automotive, and real estate firms rolling out fast-charging infrastructure in Europe and the USA.

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ZPUE develops products and solutions for the electrical power industry, supplying equipment used in power distribution and energy infrastructure. The company operates globally, with its products present in Poland, Europe, and other markets worldwide.

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ZTZ Services manufactures hardware systems for monitoring the health and condition of electrical transformers and related grid infrastructure components. The company serves utilities and infrastructure operators seeking to prevent equipment failures and optimize maintenance scheduling.

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Zypho develops, manufactures, and sells shower drain heat recovery systems that transfer heat from used shower water to incoming cold water, reducing household energy consumption and carbon footprint. The company is a heat-recovery product maker for residential new-build and renovation projects, acquired in 2023 by the Belgian group Aliaxis.

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РусЭнергоСервис develops heating distribution schemes, energy efficiency solutions, and geo-information systems for municipal utilities and energy infrastructure in Russia. The company provides consulting, technical surveys, financial modeling, and digital platforms to help regions and utilities manage infrastructure and reduce energy consumption.

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McScience manufactures test systems and scientific measurement equipment for research and development across OLED, solar cells, batteries, and flexible electronics. The company supplies to academic institutions and industrial companies in over 100 countries.

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Bees Co., Ltd. develops safety-focused, CO2-minimizing technologies and consulting services in the nuclear power and energy sectors, including renewable energy and nuclear plant safety research. The company also works on metal 3D printing technology and international standardization for producing large, complex metal parts, and supplies solutions to domestic and international nuclear power plants.

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Arion Flight develops long-range wireless power transmission technology based on millimeter-wave beamforming and RF ranging, enabling efficient energy transfer to small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) and other applications. The company provides end-to-end solutions including custom ASICs, transmitter/receiver modules, and command-control-communication systems for sustained ISR operations.

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RX is a small modular reactor (SMR) startup founded by KAERI engineers, providing full-cycle nuclear engineering across reactor core component design, analysis, testing, and licensing under a fabless model. It also develops nuclear-specialized agentic AI to automate design and regulatory licensing document preparation, serving markets such as AI data center power demand and national SMR programs.

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EnergyX is a deep-tech company offering an integrated platform for building energy performance, using AI-driven simulation and optimization across HVAC, airflow, lighting, insulation, and PV-to-grid from design validation through real-time operations. It also provides Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) envelope systems, sustainability and compliance analysis (ZEB, ESG, RE100), and architectural design services for building projects.

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NK manufactures marine and environmental equipment including marine fire extinguishing systems, ballast water treatment systems, offshore plant products, and jumbo tubes for the shipbuilding and heavy industry sectors. The company operates its own research institute and positions itself in the global marine, environment, and energy industries.

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LHE designs and manufactures heat exchangers and welded pressure vessels for industrial applications, including plate-type heat exchangers and boiler systems.

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