Mark Anderson
The UK startup landscape continues to thrive, despite the challenges of the past year and a half. The energy sector, in particular, has seen a surge in innovative startups who have sprung up from 2020 onwards. With a keen focus on renewable energy, clean tech, and sustainable solutions, these startups are paving the way for a greener future. Here, we turn our attention to a selection of high potential startups headquartered in Wales, all of which are making waves in the energy industry.
These startups are not only contributing to new technologies and novel solutions to energy storage, production and utilisation but are also contributing to the creation of new jobs and ecosystems. The range of their focus varies from solar power to hydrogen production, from smart finance solutions to carbon emissions offset, and more. Let us delve into these startups, their stories, their contributions and their visions and missions.
While some of them prefer to remain under the radar as they grow and establish their foothold, it’s worth noting that all of them have proven they are worth keeping an eye on. Without further ado, let’s explore these standout startups further.
LAVO
With a name derived from Antoine Lavoisier, considered the father of modern chemistry, LAVO is based in Sydney, Australia. LAVO is addressing the world’s growing requirement for renewable energy storage through their energy storage technology expertise.
North Harbour Clean Energy
Inspired by the need to decarbonise the economy rapidly, North Harbour Clean Energy provides clean energy solutions. Based in Manly Vale, Australia, their focus is on energy and solar technology.
HYGRID Energy
Founded in 2020 by Ben Shepherd, HYGRID Energy is headquartered in Redfern, Australia and provides bucking-edge energy storage solutions for multiple sectors, including commercial, industrial, and agricultural enterprises.
AIRSOLAR Capital
AIRSOLAR Capital was founded by Geoffrey Brown, with the aim to transform clean energy finance while promoting solar and wind generation projects. The company operates at the intersection of banking, blockchain, lending, and renewable energy industries.
Teho Pty Ltd
Teho Pty Ltd is an Australian owned and operated startup aiming to empower Australians with power decisions. Founded by David Green and Jonathan Green, the company focuses on using the power of the sun to reduce Australians’ carbon footprint.
Solar ocean
Operating as Australia’s leading trusted suppliers and integrators of renewable energy products, Solar Ocean provides solutions to residences and businesses to overcome the challenges encountered due to high electricity/utility bills.
Hysata
Hysata is developing a novel type of hydrogen electrolyzer with the potential to significantly alter the economics of green hydrogen production. The Wollongong-based company is accelerating the world’s transition from fossil fuels to green hydrogen.
Akaysha Energy
Akaysha Energy deals with full-cycle development for projects that include Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and renewable energy. Based in Cremorne, Australia, they are making strides in the battery and renewable energy sectors.
CarbonSorted
CarbonSorted is a unique social enterprise aiming to help businesses offset their carbon emissions by making carbon offsets easy and understandable. They see themselves as a business’ own Chief Sustainability Officer.
Battery Pollution
Founded by Nicholas Assef, Battery Pollution focuses on both the physical recycling of lithium and alternate batteries, and the development of leading battery recycling research in collaboration with leading scientific minds and institutions.
