Self-funded startup now seeking outside funding aims to build solar thermal systems that supply hot water and heating for commercial, corporate and residential applications. Its target market is green home architects and builders.

Sungevity is a company that specializes in the solar energy sector, focusing on the design, installation, financing, and maintenance of home solar systems. Their main services include providing affordable solar solutions to homeowners, which serve as a viable way to reduce carbon emissions. The company primarily sells to the residential sector. It is based in Oakland, California.

Apricus solar thermal systems are widely used in both residential and commercial applications to provide hot water, space heating, industrial hot water and even air-conditioning. Installing just one Apricus solar thermal collector can reduce CO2 levels as much as planting more than 200 trees and is the perfect choice for people wanting to become part of the SOLUTION by reducing their carbon footprint. Apricus's range of renewable energy products are sold under the Apricus trademark and exported worldwide through a network of official distributors and dealers.

Nu Energy is a company focused on solar energy solutions, operating within the renewable energy industry. The company offers a range of services including the procurement, engineering, project management, installation, and servicing of solar energy systems for both residential and commercial projects. Nu Energy primarily sells to the residential and commercial sectors. It is based in Australia.

Cool Energy is a clean energy technology development company. It develops and offers the SolarFlow System, a combined solar thermal heating and electricity generation system optimized for homes and small commercial buildings. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Boulder, Colorado.

Optony is a commercial scale solar research, technology and consulting firm based in Silicon Valley, California. We are actively collaborating with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to pioneer next-generation high-efficiency, low-cost solar PV technologies. We are dedicated to leveraging our world-class expertise to provide independent consulting , research and technology to accelerate solar adoption by government, education and commercial organizations. We work from a position of global knowledge and experience using our advanced processes and techniques. As an independent, objective business and solar technology advisor, we help our clients achieve higher levels of energy output, profitability and sustainability.