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92 Most Innovative California Based Energy Storage Companies & Startups

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This article showcases our top picks for the best California based Energy Storage companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Energy Storage 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 Energy Storage Startups

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Autogrid

Autogrid

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AutoGrid Systems organizes energy data and employs big data analytics to generate real-time predictions that create actionable data.

Proterra

Proterra

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Proterra develops battery-electric buses that help eliminate fossil fuel dependency and reduce costs.

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Enovix

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Enovix develops 3D wave array energy storage architecture for Lithium based cells, to improve manageability of the stored energy.

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Enevate

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Enevate is a rechargeable energy storage technology company delivering innovative battery capacity in Li-ion ecosystem.

Proterra

Farasis Energy

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Farasis Energy is a renewable energy company that develops and manufactures lithium ion battery energy storage systems.

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Voltaiq

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Voltaiq develops a software solution that is able to predict the performance of batteries and battery-powered systems.

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QuantumScape

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QuantumScape is a renewable energy company that develops solid-state battery technology to increase the range of electric cars.

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Natron Energy

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Natron Energy is an energy storage company that develops a high power, long cycle life, and low-cost battery technology.

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ChargeNet Stations

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ChargeNet Stations specializes in the fields of SaaS, cleantech, electric vehicle supply equipment, and distributed energy resources.

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Flux Power

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Flux Power designs, manufactures, supplies, and supports lithium battery packs for industrial and material handling equipment industries.

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POWER.GLOBAL

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POWER.GLOBAL is bringing affordable clean energy electric vehicle technology to low income markets

Proterra

Advanced Microgrid Solutions

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Advanced Microgrid Solutions installs advanced energy storage systems in buildings to lower energy costs for consumers and provide clean.

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Moxion Power

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Moxion Power develops zero-emission generators and off-road equipment to support industries.

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Geli

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Geli provides software and business solutions to design, automate, and manage energy storage systems.

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Flair

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Flair makes smart vents and wireless thermostats and advanced software for residential heating and cooling.

Proterra

Gridtential Energy

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Gridtential Energy develops an Absorbent Glass Mat battery that offers a lower-cost, safer, greener alternative to traditional lithium-ion.

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Electriq Power

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Electriq Power is a provider of smart home battery storage solution for homes and small businesses.

Proterra

Rhombus Energy Solutions

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Rhombus Energy Solutions develops and manufactures advanced, high-efficiency power conversion and energy management systems.

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WATTS BATTERY

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Simplifying renewable energy with portable lego-like power system with virtual battery platform

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Octillion Power Systems

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Octillion Power Systems is a provider of advanced lithium-ion batteries for industrial and vehicle applications.

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Enact Systems

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ENACT SYSTEMS provides a single business platform for solar project management, design, financing, installation, and asset management.

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Axiom Exergy

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Axiom Exergy transforms the world’s cooling systems into intelligent, cloud-connected batteries.

Proterra

esVolta

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esVolta is a developer, owner and operator of utility-scale energy storage projects.

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LifeStorage

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Founded in 2011, LifeStorage, LP (“LifeStorage”) is an owner, acquirer and operator of premier self-storage facilities.

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UtilityAPI

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UtilityAPI is a service that automatically collects utility bill and usage data from utility web portals.

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Project Vesta

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Project Vesta is a non-profit working to galvanize the science of coastal enhanced weathering

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RePurpose Energy

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RePurpose Energy gives electric vehicle batteries a “second life” in lower-cost, more sustainable solar energy storage systems

Proterra

ionobell

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Ionobell is a battery R&D company with expertise in battery material development and cell development.

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Ampcera Inc.

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An innovator and market leader in the development and commercialization of solid-state electrolyte and battery technologies.

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Coraid

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Coraid provides storage solutions for cloud service providers and enterprises.

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Leyden Energy

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Leyden Energy manufactures advanced lithium-ion batteries for the consumer electronics, energy storage, and electric vehicle markets.

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Element 16 Technologies

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Improving industrial energy efficiency with thermal battery systems

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EnerVault

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EnerVault builds large-scale energy storage systems for the modern electric grid.

Proterra

Hydroplane

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Emission free aviation and energy storage technology company

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Terrajoule

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Terrajoule provides modular 2MW solar power stations with storage.

Proterra

Blue Power Systems

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Adaptive Energy Generation and Storage System

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Vycon

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Vycon is a manufacturer of technologically advanced flywheel energy storage systems.

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4D Energetics

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4D Energetics develops stationary energy storage based on adsorption batteries.

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Kumbaya

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Kumbaya is a developer of a solar-powered, communications and IoT hub created to deliver basic education, nutrition and health knowledge.

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Adara Power Inc.

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Energy storage software and analytics for commercial and industrial

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Powerstorm Holdings

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Powerstorm Holdings specializes in renewable energy technology.

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Caban Systems

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Caban Systems designs a software enabled energy storage solution for telecom infrastructure providers worldwide.

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Ambient Control Systems

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Ambient Control Systems develops battery-free energy collection storage and management systems used in remote outdoor environments.

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Amber Kinetics

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Amber Kinetics is a low cost flywheel energy storage system, developing a flywheel system from sub-scale research prototype.

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Sepion Technologies

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Advanced membranes for industrial markets

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Veloce Energy

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VE is innovating technology and financing models to reduce physical and financial barriers to EV Charging infrastructure deployment.

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Zitara

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Zitara builds battery management software for enterprises with large deployments.

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ElectricFish

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ElectricFish is a distributed energy-storage-as-a-service business providing fast charging to EVs and backup energy reserves to the grid.

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Sylvatex Inc

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Sylvatex has developed a renewable nano-chemistry platform with applications in industry processing, materials stability, and fuels.

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OneCharge

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Leading USA manufacturer of industrial Lithium batteries

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TeraWatt Technology

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We engineer ultra-high energy density lithium-ion rechargeable batteries

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Freedom Forever

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Freedom Forever provides energy efficiency solutions to optimize solar energy transmission as well as installation and financing services.

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Orison

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Orison designs and manufactures smart, plug-and-play energy storage systems to enable reliable power, 100% renewable energy.

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OnSwitch Inc.

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The market platform using data analytics and machine learning to radically simplify how building owners buy cost-saving energy systems

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Pathion

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Pathion provides battery resources, technology, and products company.

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Ausra

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Ausra develops utility scale solar technologies.

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Alumina Energy

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Founded in 2015, Alumina Energy is a US based developer of energy storage system for distributed and utility energy generation systems.

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Garden Answers, LLC

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Garden Answers offers cutting-edge plant identification technology.

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B2U Storage Solutions

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B2U Storage Solutions manufactures battery energy storage systems and supplies stored electricity to power sectors.

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ThermaSource

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ThermaSource provides geothermal drilling and consulting services worldwide.

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CODA Energy

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CODA Energy designs and builds scalable energy storage solutions that support a smarter, cleaner and more reliable grid.

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TMM Disruptive Advanced Materials

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TMM creates sustainable and low-cost Nanomaterials for commercial markets from waste products

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Congruitive

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Congruitive offers software applications, data virtualization, renewable energy produces, and energy data services.

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Xsunx Inc

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XsunX is a solar energy company offering commercial & residential solar energy solutions like solar energy storage, solar panel systems.

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ENGIE Storage

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ENGIE Storage is an energy producers, distributors, and consumers for business in Santa Clara.

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World Energy Labs

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World Energy Labs manufactures battery test equipment for the energy storage, electrochemical test, and measurement markets.

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MiniUstorage

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Mini U Storage provides rental self-storage trucks to store work vehicles, trailers and large outdoor equipment.

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Kinetic Traction Systems

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Kinetic Traction Systems designs and produces clean technology regarding power regeneration, waste-heat recovery and energy storage.

Proterra

AltEnergyMag.com

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AltEnergyMag is an eMagazine full of News, articles and interviews covering the trends and breakthroughs in the Alternative Energy industry.

Proterra

DroneQuote

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DroneQuote is the only marketplace for solar and roofing utilizing drones for accurate and competitive quotes. Proudly Veteran-owned.

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Mavericks Renewable Energy

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Renewable Energy Finance and Development Smart MicroGrid and Smart Energy Infrastructure

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Ultora

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Ultora is a developer of energy-storage devices such as super-capacitors based on catalyst-free, purified carbon nanotubes.

Proterra

Sharpell Technologies

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Sharpell Technologies is a clean energy company creating a versatile, IoT enabled, plug-and-play battery pack for homes of all sizes.

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Crystal Solar

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Crystal Solar is a developer and manufacturer of solar panels.

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PlugVolt

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PlugVolt is an educational event and seminar company for battery and alternative energy storage technologies.

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Expocell

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Expocell manufactures alkaline, rechargeable, and lithium batteries for electronics, medical, telecommunication, and other OEMs industries.

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powerplantmaps

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powerplantmaps is a company provides coal,gas and nuclear power plants and electrical substations.

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Jadoo Power Systems

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Jadoo Power Systems develops and manufactures power and energy storage systems.

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Milholland Electric

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Milholland Electric is a company that provides solar, electric, energy storage and roofing services to its customers.

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Energy Conservation Options

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ECO is an independent, woman-owned and trade-licensed firm offering commercial and industrial energy management and implementation services.

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Dollar Self Storage

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Dollar Self Storage is the operating trade name of self-storage properties managed by Stadium Properties.

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All County Self Storage

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All County is Jamestown’s newest self storage facility located just off of Hwy 108 on High School Road.

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Real NewEnergy

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Real NewEnergy is an integrated sustainable energy company.

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Cool Neon Funhouse Productions

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Cool Neon Funhouse Productions is a Lighting store for cars,bikes, costumes or home use.

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Frontier Renewables

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Frontier Renewables is an energy company located in San Mateo.

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Growatt USA

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Growatt is into smart energy solutions.

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Freeway Storage

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Riverside self storage has been in Riverside California off the 215 freeway for many years.

Proterra

Highlight Solar

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Highlight Solar designs and installs solar electric system and energy storage products.

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Stalwart Power

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Stalwart Power specializes in commercial energy storage solutions.

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Cool Energy Island

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Cool Energy Island provide Portable Solar Generators/Batteries for your Life & Home & Off-Grid needs including Pools, Home Health & more.

Proterra

AAA Self Storage Indio CA

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AAA Storage of Indio, has been providing low cost self storage units in Indio for over 20 years.

Proterra

United States Energy

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United States Energy is an engine starter systems for developed of oil field pumping engines.

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