This article showcases our top picks for the best California based Power Grid companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Power Grid industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top California Power Grid Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
Menlo Micro
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Menlo Micro is the developer of the Ideal Switch, an electromechanical switch technology used to switch AC/DC and RF.
Dividend Finance
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Dividend Finance is a Technology-enabled finance platform supporting the energy transition with lending and other financial solutions.
Voltus
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Voltus provides cash-generating energy products to commercial, institutional, and industrial customers.
NexGen Power Systems
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NexGen Power Systems is revolutionizing power electronics with technology solutions.
SenseHawk
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SenseHawk is a SaaS platform that helps improve processes and saves cost in the development, construction, and operation of solar sites.
Bright Night
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Bright Night provides renewable power solutions in a safe and reliable way.
XENDEE Corporation
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XENDEE develops advanced software for financial & technical optimization and operation of resilient Microgrids and renewable energy systems.
Rhombus Energy Solutions
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Rhombus Energy Solutions develops and manufactures advanced, high-efficiency power conversion and energy management systems.
Ingenu
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Ingenu is the pioneer in delivering connectivity exclusively to machines.
WATTS BATTERY
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Simplifying renewable energy with portable lego-like power system with virtual battery platform
PowerSphyr, Inc.
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PowerSphyr enables our customers and partners to deliver elegant, easy-to-use, true ‘drop & go’ wireless power charging solutions
Aspen Creek Digital
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Aspen Creek Digital is a developer of a renewable Bitcoin mining operator used to catalyze the decarbonization of power generation.
Camus Energy
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Camus Energy is an open source grid management software as a service for distributed energy and the renewable transition.
Wivity Inc.
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Distributed database that holds security-critial information on cyrptographic private keys. Standardized by the SunSpec Alliance.
ZLemma
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Zlemma.com is a VC-funded, Palo Alto-based tech startup.
FirePower Technology
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FirePower Technology manufactures and markets power supplies and cooling devices for computers.
CYTIOT, INC.
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A Smart Foundation for Smart Initiatives- It’s not about Big Data, It’s about the Right Data.
Aeris
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Aeris is the only cellular network designed and built exclusively for machines.
Trilliant
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Trilliant delivers intelligent networks that enable the energy industry’s transition to the smart grid.
House of Batteries
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House of Batteries has been designing and assembling custom battery solutions.
Silicon Catalyst
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World’s only startup incubator focused exclusively on semiconductor solutions
Tuffel Corporation
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Tuffel Corporation is a construction Company.
Veloce Energy
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VE is innovating technology and financing models to reduce physical and financial barriers to EV Charging infrastructure deployment.
Apparent
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Apparent is an intelligent energy management services provider.
Uprise Energy
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Uprise Energy is developing a new class of portable, powerful, and affordable wind turbines for distributed power generation.
Modesto Irrigation District
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Modesto Irrigation District is a publicly owned utility that focuses on electricity and irrigation and treats surface water for drinking.
JTI Electric
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JTI Electric is an electrical and engineering firm that focuses on control, electric power distribution and process engineering services.
Noble Americas Energy Solutions
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Noble Americas Energy Solutions is an independent supplier of power to commercial and industrial retail customers.
Xatori
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Xatori develops software for electric vehicles and an enlightened electricity grid.
gigElev
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GigElev develops an intelligence platform to help in transforming the electricity grid and mobility.
Jetlun
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Jetlun offers a range of energy management systems for its clients.
GridBright
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GridBright is a grid management company, provides integration consulting services and technology solutions to distribution utilities.
Garden Answers, LLC
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Garden Answers offers cutting-edge plant identification technology.
Prospect Silicon Valley
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ProspectSV is a nonprofit urbantech innovation hub focused on solutions for sustainable, smart cities.
LF Energy
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Open Source will speed technological innovation and enable the energy transition, globally.
sPOD
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sPOD provides power and control on demand for all accessory and power distribution needs.
The California Independent System Operator
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The ISO is a nonprofit public benefit corporation that operates the majority of California’s wholesale power grid.
Farwest Corrosion control
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Farwest Corrosion Control provides cathodic protection product and installation services for water, marine, oil and gas industries.
Mavericks Renewable Energy
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Renewable Energy Finance and Development Smart MicroGrid and Smart Energy Infrastructure
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
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William Funderburk, Jr. was appointed by the Los Angeles Mayor and confirmed by the Los Angeles City Council as one of five board members.
Zerise
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Zerise is developing the Artificial Intelligence operating system for Microgrids and Distributed Energy Resources (DER).
KnGrid
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KnGrid is dedicated to helping various types of communities harness the benefits of an online liquid market.
Stellar Energy
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A California-based solar provider in the western U.S
Alta Energy
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Alta Energy provides comprehensive analytics, strategic advice, and procurement services for companies.
Mercury Cable & Energy
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Mercury Cable & Energy offers innovative and cost-effective solutions for the global power transmission grid.
Burq Solutions
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Bringing Smart Grid Power Solutions within Everybody’s Reach
SeaPower Incorporated
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SeaPower Micronized-Coal Technology® allows for compact barge-mounted plants.
Palo Alto Solar
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Palo Alto Solar provides site evaluations and solar system design services.
ZanderGreen Technologies
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ZanderGreen Technologies is a technical talent search and acquisition firm dedicated to smart grid and renewable energy technologies.
Assured Power & Communications
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Assured Power & Communications Provider of mobile power and communication services.
Mission Critical Specialists
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Mission Critical is the Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing Specialist, Uninterruptible Power Supply Installation & Maintenance.
EnerSmart Storage
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EnerSmart Storage stabilizes power grids that support the expansion of utility-scale renewable energy sources.
BatteryBox
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BatteryBox is a portable external power source for all devices.
Environmental Solar Design
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Environmental Solar Design is a solar pool and thermal provider.
AmpliFi Alien
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AmpliFi Alien is a powerful and secure router with a single Gigabit internet interface and internal power supply.
Dixie Diesel and Electric
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Dixie Diesel and Electric offer sales, service, repair and rental services of emergency power & life-safety systems.
Kings River Conservation District
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Kings River Conservation District is a resource management agency ensuring groundwater & power management and flood protection.
Sonoma Clean Power
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Sonoma Clean Power is proud to serve the counties of Sonoma and Mendocino, as the self-funded, public choice for electricity.
Delta Power
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Delta Power specializes in infrared “thermal testing, electrical maintenance, cable testing, generator upgrades and installation”.
Tiofo
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Tiofo provides WiMax, Powerline Communication Solutions.
Declination Solar
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Declination Solar operates as a solar contractor.
Kevin Devoto California Solar
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Kevin Devoto Solar Panels is a seller of all brands of solar panels for home power systems.
Top Microsystems Corp
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Top Microsystems Corp provides a full range of power conversion solutions and turn-key-based integration services for multiple industries.
Triton Tower
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Triton Tower is a telecommunication industry that offers services such as RF radio modifications, antenna replacement and RF work.
Cheng Power Systems
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Cheng Power Systems offer power generation products that provide emission control, power boost, efficiency management and payback solution.
BC Solar Solutions
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Solar Panel Cleaning and Installation Company
Alltech Services
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Alltech Services is a power generation company that provides install, maintain, and repair services for generators.
UPS Protection
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UPS Protection is a power solutions company that specializes in power protection, control, conservation.
iQ Power Tools
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iQ Power Tools is a manufacturing company that produces a wide range of power tools with integrated dust collection systems.
