MDV fundamentally believes technology innovation will profoundly impact how we create, manage and distribute energy and resources of all kinds. Global demand — from businesses as well as homes — is increasing exponentially, from energy storage to computer devices, fuel for transportation, to power for industrial plants. Also critical is improving clean water distribution and addressing urbanization. Accomplishing these goals is one of the great challenges facing the planet. |
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Nanosolar is a global leader in solar power innovation. Nanosolar's solar electricity panels deliver unparalleled cost efficiency, enabling customers to use green power without paying more. Founded in 2002.
Recurrent Energy is bringing solar electricity to mainstream markets. The company finances, constructs, owns and operates solar generating systems for owners of large property portfolios-guaranteeing a supply of solar electricity at competitive rates. By providing an easy way to enhance the sustainability of client properties, Recurrent Energy delivers improved market appeal, asset value, and competitive advantage.
Gordon Murray Design Limited is a design, prototyping and development company with an in-house capability to undertake automotive and other engineering programs in an efficient and innovative way. Founded in 2007
ZeaChem uses innovative fermentation and chemical process technologies to change the economics of renewable, cellulosic ethanol. Its pioneering biorefinery technology is designed for high yield. The ZeaChem technology will produce fifty percent more ethanol per ton of feed than the current best-in-class technology. Founded 2006.
Commercialized out of the pioneering biofuels research at Iowa State University, Catilin is transforming the biodiesel production process through the introduction of an easily recoverable, recyclable and heterogeneous solid catalyst. Founded 2007.
OPX Biotechnologies enables renewable fuels and chemicals that are economically and environmentally superior to petroleum-based products. The company uses a pioneering technology platform known as SCALEs to enable massively parallel full genome search and modification to rapidly optimize the microbes used for producing biofuels and biorefined chemicals. Founded 2007.
Energy Innovations is developing the world's first mass-produced rooftop photovoltaic tracking concentrator system, called the Sunflower, designed to bring the cost of solar below that of utility-supplied electricity. Founded in 2000.
Jadoo Power is the leading supplier of fuel cell power units to the portable market. Jadoo products provide high-value, efficient and environmentally-friendly alternatives to existing power sources. Founded in 2001.
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