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Energy efficiency and the optimization of energy networks requires a new convergence of software innovation, wireless devices, other information technology (IT), and energy systems. This investment area explores breakthroughs in data and intelligence systems that connect to critical energy assets, such as generators, sensors, meters, and transformers.
BPL Global is the acquirer of Serveron, a former portfolio company of Nth Power. BPL Global provides electric utilities with distribution intellignece solutions and services that optimize demand management, deliver major cost savings, achieve higher service reliability and improve energy efficiency; an intelligent grid benefiting electric utilities and their customers.
Comverge successfully completed an initial public offering of its shares in April 2007. Comverge (COMV) is a leading Clean Energy company that provides innovative solutions to peak challenges through Demand Response. With over 500 U.S. utility clients and 4.5 million devices installed, Comverge "smart megawatts" technology is widespread and in use across the nation. Comverge demand management solutions produce no harmful emissions and are as much as 40% less expensive than building and operating a new natural gas-fired power plant, without requiring any additional investment in transmission and distribution assets.
OptoElectronix develops and manufactures custom and standard lighting products using LEDs to create a more efficient and cheaper alternative to incandescent, fluorescent, and CLF bulbs. In every product, OptoElectronix optimizes light output, power efficiency, product quality, reliability and cost, accordingly filling the gap in system knowledge that exists between LED component suppliers and OEMs who need cutting-edge, in-demand, environmentally friendly lighting.
Serveron asset condition assessment and management tools are critical to utilities in improving grid reliability while optimizing the management and economics of their asset base. Smart-grid technology provider Serveron develops, delivers and supports on-line transformer monitoring products, as well as diagnostic services, that are helping restructure the way utility assets are managed.
Headquartered in Jackson, Miss., SmartSynch has been developing successful Smart Grid Intelligence solutions for the utility industry since 2000. The company’s clean-tech innovations in the two-way delivery of real-time energy usage data over public wireless networks (AT&T, Rogers, etc.), in lieu of private network build-outs, have to-date simplified SmartMeter deployments for 65+ major North American utilities, while enabling green-energy initiatives and delivering significantly higher Returns on Resources.
SpectraSensors, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of optically based gas analyzers and moisture analyzers for analytical process markets. Typical applications include gas quality and energy measurements (H2O, CO2, H2S, BTU) in natural gas, trace moisture and hydrogen sulfide in refineries and petrochemical plants, and airborne moisture and other atmospheric measurements from commercial aircraft for the U.S. and International Weather Services.
SynapSense Corporation is a leading provider of wireless instrumentation solutions. SynapSense offers complete energy efficiency and carbon footprint instrumentation solutions and platforms for the world’s leading enterprises. From the data center to the fab and throughout the enterprise, SynapSense provides a breakthrough wireless instrumentation architecture offering flexibility and sustainability.
Thetus delivers knowledge modeling and discovery solutions that keep pace with the evolving nature of data. Thetus Publisher, the company's flagship product, allows organizations to realize the full potential of their most valuable assets: knowledge and knowledge workers. Thetus' unique approach to information management supports predictive modeling, better decision making, and ongoing development of best practices. Thetus empowers data-rich enterprises across a broad range of energy industries including oil, gas, and electrical utilities to maximize the data that drives decisions.
Nth Power successfully exited its investment in MPG when it was acquired by Lime Energy (OTC: LMEC), a provider of energy management solutions.
Nth Power successfully exited its investment in Silicon Energy when it was acquired by Itron (ITRI), a leading metering and energy information company. |
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