Here are a few Cleantech / Greentech companies worth keeping an eye on as I believe they will change the way we source, create or harness power going forward.

InnovaLight (nano-crystal semiconductor)

Innovalight is redefining solar energy manufacturing. Using high precision inkjet manufacturing, Innovalight will replace many of the costly manufacturing steps required to make solar modules today. [ Conrad Burke - CEO ]

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Stirling Energy Systems (solar thermal)

“The energy in sunlight striking the earth for 40 minutes is equivalent to global energy consumption for one year. Solar energy’s potential is off the charts.” Is anyone concentrating? Stirling Energy Systems, Inc. (SES) is a pioneer in the design and development of Concentrated Solar Power solutions

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General Compression (wind power)

Developing advanced energy storage systems to transform wind and other intermittent renewable energy sources into dispatchable, firm power sources.

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Aero-Vironments

AeroVironments develops and produces Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Efficent Electric Energy Technologies that enable our customers to rewrite the rules - of engagement, productivity, efficiency and safety - to their advantage.

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Verdant Power: Tidal Power

A renewable energy company, Verdant Power seeks to generate mechanical and electrical power in a cost-effective manner, causing minimal or no ecological impact, and with consideration for social equity. [ water turbines in NYC’s East River ] (Trey Taylor)

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Amyris Biotechnology: Synthetic Bio Fuels

Amyris is a renewable products company devoted to creating a more sustainable world (Jay Keasling / Jack Newman) -