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Enphase Energy

47281 Bayside Pkwy, Fremont, CA, 94538, United States

Overview

Enphase Energy brings a system-based, high-tech approach to solar energy, leveraging expertise in semiconductor integration, power electronics, and networking technologies to continually advance the performance, intelligence, and reliability of solar energy systems. Enphase's vision is to make solar simple and energy smart so everyone is empowered to create a zero-energy footprint for themselves, their home, and their business. Their mission is to build the world's finest networked energy system and revolutionize power generation on a global scale - one solar panel, a one-kilowatt hour at a time. Enphase Energy products make solar power systems productive, reliable, smart, and safe, increasing the energy harvest of solar panels by up to 25 percent.

Total investments
1
Lead investments
0
Investments · 12mo
0
Active investors
8

Sector focus

  • Energy
  • Renewable Energy
  • Solar
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Investment portfolio

  • Upstart Power

    Participated · Series C · Nov 2022

    Upstart Power develops and manufactures the Upgen™ platform of next-generation solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) generators for on-demand backup and grid-augmenting distributed generation. The company’s Upgen NXG systems are in advanced field trials ahead of a planned North American commercial launch in the second half of 2023. Upgen products are designed to work collaboratively with battery storage and solar to provide 24-7-365, long-duration resiliency for residential and industrial applications. Upstart says the new funding will accelerate global commercialization of its SOFC platform and support broader market deployments. Upstart Power is privately held, was founded in late 2018, and is headquartered in Southborough, Massachusetts. Upstart Power designs and produces compact solid oxide fuel cell generators for residential and commercial backup and off-grid applications. Its systems are intended to work collaboratively with intermittent renewables like solar and battery storage to provide 24-7-365 power and replace internal combustion engine generators. The company’s Upgen platform aims to deliver lower-cost, lower-emission, and highly reliable backup power. The announced investment will enable Upstart to continue product development and scale its product development and manufacturing teams. Enphase and Sunnova plan operational and channel integrations, and Enphase said it will look to integrate fuel cells into its Ensemble energy management platform. The company emphasized resilience and energy independence for homeowners during extended outages and low solar production. Upstart is headquartered in Southborough, Mass.

Team

  • Christian Feisst

    Vice President Energy Management

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  • Paul Voigt

    Manager

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  • Jeff McNeil

    Chief Operating Officer

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  • Tim Flood

    CTO Group, Director of Engineering, Embedded Software and Security

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