Free Electrons has reached its first major milestone, with 60 startups selected to take part in the Pitch Event. Following weeks of evaluation and direct input from participating utilities, this group reflects a broad spectrum of technologies addressing the evolving needs of the energy sector.
From grid resilience and flexibility to electrification and next generation renewables, these startups offer a clear view into where the industry is heading and how innovation is being applied in practice.
Here’s a closer look at the startups shaping this stage of the program.
The Top 60 in Focus
7Analytics | Norway
Flood-risk intelligence that turns weather forecasts into asset-level early warnings for substations, access roads, and other critical grid infrastructure.
AeroBeam | Ireland
Ground-based blade imaging and targeted laser cleaning that help wind operators detect contamination early and recover lost energy with less downtime.
Aeromine Technologies | United States
Rooftop wind units for large commercial buildings that complement solar and deliver quiet, vibration-free on-site renewable power.
AirDefender | China
Long-lasting self-cleaning surface technology that keeps solar panels and other assets cleaner for longer, boosting performance while cutting maintenance.
airpelago | United Kingdom
Autonomous drone inspections for power lines that improve data quality, reduce cost, and replace manual patrols or helicopters.
Alida | Italy
Portable wind-turbine diagnostics that uncover hidden performance losses without downtime, permanent sensors or complex data integration.
AmpVerve | United Kingdom
AI EV orchestration that turns home, workplace, and fleet charging into a flexible grid asset while protecting vehicle readiness.
Arbell Energy | Israel
Transparent quantum-dot solar film that brings lightweight, high-efficiency generation to buildings, vehicles, and infrastructure.
Axioma Robotics | Israel
A live-line maintenance robot that lets utilities perform complex high-voltage tasks from the ground, improving safety and reducing outages.
Bamboo Energy | Spain
AI flexibility orchestration that helps utilities optimize batteries, solar, and flexible loads across markets in real time.
Beyond Sustainable Tech | Canada
Adaptive access infrastructure that replaces permanent construction roads with temporary, low-impact corridors for remote energy projects.
Birdsview | Norway
AI-powered concrete diagnostics that reveal hidden reinforcement and condition without drilling, demolition, or downtime.
BlueGen.ai | Netherlands
Synthetic energy data that lets utilities train AI, share datasets, and test future scenarios without privacy risk.
Boreal Conductors | Canada
Superconducting grid technology that cuts losses and limits fault current to make power networks more resilient and higher capacity.
British R&D | United Kingdom
A smart electric boiler with integrated battery storage that electrifies hard-to-heat homes without costly grid or building upgrades.
Carbo Energy | Argentina
Long-duration flow batteries made from refinery waste, delivering safer and lower-cost storage for the carbon-free grid.
ChillSkyn | Canada
Passive cooling coatings that protect heat-sensitive utility assets and cut cooling loads without power, controls, or maintenance.
Cognittiv | Brazil
AI plus neuroscience to measure cognitive readiness and reduce fatigue-related risk in critical energy operations.
DeCarbon Tech | China
Carbon capture and direct air capture systems that use waste energy to lower the cost and grid impact of carbon removal.
Eclipta | Italy
Semitransparent solar glass that turns windows into durable power-generating surfaces without compromising daylight or design.
Fijowave | Ireland
A cyber-secure, vendor-agnostic framework that brings substation data into APM systems and enables secure remote access.
Gridsight | Australia
A continuously updating electrical digital twin that helps utilities manage network capacity, connections and grid-edge risk.
Halophase | Australia
4D thermography for transmission lines that unlocks more capacity while detecting faults and wildfire risks earlier.
Hibot | Japan
Robotic inspection and maintenance systems for hazardous, hard-to-access infrastructure where manual work is risky or slow.
Hydram Research | Iceland
Waste-heat recovery hardware that converts low-grade warmth into useful steam for industrial and thermal power applications.
hylosense | United States
Hyperlocal weather models for utilities that significantly improve generation forecasting and site-level operational decisions.
HyperHeat | Germany
All-electric industrial heating up to 2000°C that can replace fossil fuel burners in hard-to-abate sectors.
Infyos | United Kingdom
A supply-chain risk intelligence platform that maps Tier-N energy supply chains and flags ESG and regulatory exposure early.
iSenses | India
An AI-powered inspection platform that turns drone, image and sensor data into predictive maintenance insights for utility assets.
It’s Electric | United States
Curbside EV charging for cities that taps spare building power instead of requiring new dedicated grid connections.
Janta Power | United States
3D solar towers that deliver high-density renewable generation for urban, land-constrained and critical-load environments.
Kodnyx | Germany
DC-native design software that helps optimise factory and data-centre electrical systems for lower losses, cost and carbon.
Kolbev | Switzerland
Autonomous mobile EV charging robots with onboard batteries that serve parking lots without trenching, fixed chargers or grid upgrades.
Levando | Canada
Smart battery hardware and software for residential and commercial peak shaving, especially in cold-climate utility tariff environments.
Lineer Robotics | United States
Drone-deployable robots that perform vegetation trimming and ice removal directly on live distribution lines.
Marmot Energy | United Kingdom
Software that lets manufacturers operate flexible behind-the-meter virtual power plants without putting production at risk.
Meine Electric | India
Iron-air batteries for 16-24 hour long-duration storage that help deliver low-cost, 24×7 renewable power.
Nanofil Filtration Tech | China
Low-pressure nanofiber HVAC filters that cut building energy use while improving indoor air quality and reducing replacement waste.
NOC Energy | France
A compact thermal battery that converts low-cost clean electricity into dispatchable industrial process heat up to 1,200°C.
NovoPower | Canada
Low-temperature waste-heat-to-power modules that turn industrial and data-centre heat into clean electricity and lower cooling demand.
Opsun Systems | Canada
Engineered aluminium solar racking that boosts bifacial generation on constrained rooftops while improving durability and asset protection.
Qnetic | United States
A utility-scale flywheel “forever battery” delivering long-duration storage, ultra-fast response and multi-decade life without degradation.
Quantum Brilliance | Australia
Diamond quantum sensors that give utilities non-contact line visibility for dynamic ratings, conductor health and predictive maintenance.
ReGascold | Germany
Cold-energy recovery systems that turn cryogenic regasification losses into useful industrial cooling with lower cost and emissions.
RIZM | Germany
An industrial energy operating system that uses digital twins to plan infrastructure, optimise operations and monetise flexibility.
Ross Robotics | United Kingdom
Autonomous inspection robots for HVDC assets that enable safer condition-based maintenance and reduce costly unplanned outages.
RW Seals | United Kingdom
A reversible bismuth-alloy sealing technology that stops SF6 and other leaks without outages, extending asset life and cutting emissions.
Shuffle Energy | United Kingdom
An AI heat-flexibility platform that turns heating and cooling systems into grid-responsive assets without compromising comfort.
SolarSDGs | Taiwan
An integrated solar Coating-as-a-Service platform that boosts output, cuts cleaning costs and reduces water use with robotics and AI.
Solyntek | Canada
A computer-vision safety platform that detects hazardous behaviour in real time and can trigger on-site protective actions automatically.
Sun-Ways | Switzerland
Removable solar systems for railway tracks that turn unused rail corridors into renewable generation without blocking maintenance access.
Switched Source | United States
Medium-voltage power-flow controllers that unlock feeder capacity, improve reliability and accelerate electrification without circuit rebuilds.
Tether | Spain
AI software that turns parked EVs into grid flexibility using existing chargers, with no hardware retrofits or customer effort.
Voltquant | United Kingdom
An AI engineering-review platform that checks utility drawings and specifications for compliance, errors and rework before construction.
Watt-IS | Portugal
An AI platform for energy communities and VPPs that combines forecasting, energy sharing, flexibility control and customer insights.
WattAnyWhere | Switzerland
A clean off-grid generator that converts renewable ethanol into dispatchable electricity for sites needing fast access to low-carbon power.
Windfall Energy | United Kingdom
A plug-and-play home battery for apartments and renters that shifts usage to cheaper, cleaner hours without rooftop solar or rewiring.
Next Stop: Bootcamp
With the Pitch Event now concluded, the next stage of the journey is already taking shape.
Over the coming weeks, utilities will continue their evaluation process, leading to the selection of the Top 30 startups that will move forward to the Bootcamp.
Stay tuned as we share the next cohort and continue to follow the progress of this year’s participants.
