EPRI (SME)

3beLiEVe develops battery cells for the electric vehicles market. 3beLiEVe creates high-performance automotive battery cells targeting energy density, fast charging, and long cycle life free from critical materials like cobalt and natural graphite. Sensor integration provides swift and detailed internal cell insights to enhance strategies like charging and cooling. This extends cell life and boosts safety, user acceptance, and suitability for multiple lifecycles, ultimately reducing costs. 3beLiEVe develops an innovation that contributes to:<br>Climate change mitigation through higher performance battery materials.

H2 develops vanadium redox flow batteries, ideal for large-scale and long-duration energy storage. H2 provides vanadium redox flow batteries (VFB), ideal for large-scale and long-duration energy storage. VFB is a secondary battery for energy storage devices with a modular container-type design, a water-based electrolyte for safety, low annual capacity depletion, and a lifespan of over 20 years. It's an optimal technology for extended energy storage of 4 to 12 hours. H2 develops an innovation that contributes to:<br>Climate change mitigation by extending battery life.

GMG specializes in producing high-quality, scalable graphene powder from cost-effective feedstock. Graphene produced by the company is known for its thermal and electrical conductivity, which makes it suitable for various applications. THERMAL-XR Heat Transfer Coating developed by the company offers improved heat transfer capabilities, which can have applications in industries where efficient thermal management is essential, such as electronics and automotive. GMG provides graphene-enhanced lubricants. Graphene's unique properties can reduce friction and wear, potentially leading to more efficient machinery and reduced energy consumption. G Aluminium-Ion Battery: This product represents a significant innovation in energy storage technology. Aluminum-ion batteries are known for their potential to offer fast charging, longer battery life, and higher power densities compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. GMG develops an innovation that contributes to: <br>Climate change mitigation by developing advanced materials for batteries.

GlassPoint specializes in the development and operation of enclosed trough technology for steam production. GlassPoint employs enclosed trough technology, harnessing sunlight to produce steam with mirrors housed in a protective glass structure to minimize construction costs and operating expenses. The mirrors automatically track the sun, focusing sunlight on a stationary boiler tube to produce high-pressure steam efficiently. Additionally, GlassPoint integrates thermal storage, utilizing molten salt tanks during the day to store heat, enabling steam generation even at night for continuous operation. GlassPoint develops an innovation that contributes to:<br>Climate change mitigation by low-carbon energy generation.

Bright Day Prototypes produce high-quality graphene material with exceptional thermal and electrical conductivity. Bright Day Prototypes graphene material has the potential to improve the efficiency and sustainability of energy storage and conversion systems, such as batteries, supercapacitors, and solar cells. The ultimate goal is to contribute to a more sustainable energy society and reduce the reliance on fossil fuels. Bright Day develops an innovation that contributes to:<br>Climate change mitigation by developing high-quality graphene material.

Romeo Power develops high-energy dense battery modules for commercial vehicles. Romeo Power specializes in advanced electrification solutions for commercial vehicles, ensuring safety, performance, and reliability with its innovative hardware and battery management systems. Their mission is to lead the way in the global transition to electrification, driven by their high-energy dense modules, with a vision to eliminate energy poverty. Romeo Power develops an innovation that contributes to:<br>Climate change mitigation through mass adoption of electric vehicles..

Epishine specializes in the development of organic photovoltaic (OPV) technology for energy harvesting of indoor light. Epishine manufactures organic thin film PV modules that efficiently convert ambient light into electrical energy, making them suitable for use in low-power devices and IoT applications. They also designed a kit that combines the OPV modules with an energy buffer and intelligent charging management to support various output voltages and energy storage solutions. Epishine develops an innovation that contributes to:<br>1. Climate change mitigation by enabling the substitution of conventional batteries..

BeChained provides a platform for reducing production energy costs and decarbonizing the energy system. BeChained's platform uses artificial intelligence to facilitate energy due diligence and modeling for production installations. It offers features such as measuring sustainable impact, monitoring energy consumption and emissions in real-time, certifying carbon footprint and tracking energy transactions, optimizing energy consumption and emissions, and enabling trading of energy and carbon assets in markets. The platform helps clients make informed business decisions, reduce energy consumption, and generate new revenue streams while decreasing their carbon footprint. BeChained develops an innovation that contributes to:<br>Climate change mitigation by enabling data-driven GHG emissions reduction.

NuScale develops and manufactures VOYGR™ SMR plants. NuScale module is based on pressurized water-cooled reactor technology and is designed to provide energy for various applications, including electrical generation, district heating, desalination, commercial-scale hydrogen production, and other process heat applications. NuScale develops an innovation that contributes to:<br>Climate change mitigation by providing hydrogen production.

GreenMe Solutions develops reusability, recovery, and recycling solutions using advanced robotics and AI technology. GreenMe Solutions offers material processing services focused on maximizing the recovery and recycling of valuable materials while minimizing waste. The company efficiently processes diverse materials like electronics, medical equipment, and batteries, utilizing state-of-the-art software and processes for secure data and hardware disposal. The company ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for medical device recycling and safely disposing of hazardous materials. They offer environmentally responsible battery recycling services, employing cutting-edge AI and robotic technology for sorting, classifying, testing, and evaluating batteries based on type, chemistry, and condition. GreenMe Solutions develops an innovation that contributes to:<br>Climate change mitigation by maximizing material recovery.<br>The transition to a circular economy by recycling batteries.