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NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with the AI impact on market trends - The global smart windows market  size is estimated to grow by USD 3.80 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  12.74%  during the forecast period. Rising construction of residential houses and buildings is driving market growth, with a trend towards growing number of strategic alliances and partnerships. However, technological limitations with smart windows  poses a challenge. Key market players include Glass Corporation, Stellaris Corporation, SAGE Electrochromics, Inc., View, Inc., ChromoGenics, Research Frontiers Inc., Pleotint LLC, Smart Windows Colorado, Gentex Corporation, Polytronix, Inc., SAINT-GOBAIN GROUP, RavenWindow, PPG Industries, Inc., Kinestral Technologies, Inc., Merck KGaA, E-Chromic Technologies, Inc., Chromogenic AB, AGC, Inc., Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd., and Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.
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Smart Windows Market Scope
Key companies profiled
Glass Corporation, Stellaris Corporation, SAGE Electrochromics, Inc., View, Inc., ChromoGenics, Research Frontiers Inc., Pleotint LLC, Smart Windows Colorado, Gentex Corporation, Polytronix, Inc., SAINT-GOBAIN GROUP, RavenWindow, PPG Industries, Inc., Kinestral Technologies, Inc., Merck KGaA, E-Chromic Technologies, Inc., Chromogenic AB, AGC, Inc., Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd., and Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.
Market Driver
Smart windows, also known as glass products with advanced light and heat control, are trending in the construction sector. These windows use electricity to adjust light transmission properties, providing climate-adaptive shells for buildings. Motorized light screens, blinds, and curtains are alternatives. Energy-saving heating and cooling, lateral lighting, and air conditioning systems benefit from smart windows. The automobile sector also uses smart glass for privacy control and self-dimming windows. Electrochromic materials, based on the scientific principle of electrochromism, are key to smart windows. They change color with electrical voltage, from clear to dark or bluish, controlling light and heat. Advanced materials like randomly arranged polymer-dispersed liquid crystals offer vibrant applicability. Market growth is driven by operational and cost efficiency, energy savings, and recognition. Industrial-scale production capacity and partnership announcements are increasing. However, market restraints include lack of awareness and high investment levels. The transportation sector, including automobiles, aerospace, and commercial vehicles, uses smart windows for privacy control, self-repairing, and OLED glass. Smart infrastructure also benefits from these advanced technologies. Income levels and technology accessibility influence the market's reach in the domestic sector, with luxury automobiles leading the way. Usage records show significant energy savings and operational efficiency. Lowering prices and advancements in materials and technology will expand the market further. The global smart windows market experiences significant competition among vendors, posing challenges due to rapidly evolving technologies. To expand market reach and customer base, vendors are forming strategic alliances. The construction industry's increasing demand for glass curtain walls further fuels this trend. Notable mergers and acquisitions in the market include [mention specific M&A examples]. Established vendors aim to increase their presence through these partnerships, ensuring continued growth in the intensely competitive smart windows market. Request Sample  of our comprehensive report now to stay ahead in the AI-driven market evolution! Market Challenges
The Smart Windows Market encompasses advanced glass products, including smart windows, with the ability to adapt to ambient conditions for energy savings and improved comfort in buildings. Challenges include electricity application, light and heat control, and translucent or transparent properties. Smart windows can block specific light wavelengths, reduce heating and cooling costs, and offer privacy control. Market drivers include energy efficiency, industrial-scale production capacity, and extensive marketing endeavors. However, market restraints include the lack of awareness and high investment levels. Advanced materials, such as electrochromic, are being used to lower prices and expand applicability in various sectors, including automotive, business, residential, and personal property buildings. The technology's vibrant applicability is seen in blackout smart glass, motorized light screens, and self-dimming windows. The construction sector also benefits from climate-adaptive shells and dynamic glare control. In the automobile sector, electrochromic materials are used for privacy control in luxury vehicles and self-repairing OLED glass for automotive technology. The transportation sector, including commercial vehicles, trains, and passenger vehicles, also utilizes smart windows for energy savings and operational efficiency. Market recognition and stable performance are key to continued growth, with records showing a decrease in price and increasing usage. Partnership announcements and advancements in scientific principles, such as electrochromism, further boost the market. Smart windows offer cost efficiency, lower energy costs, and improved climate control, making them a valuable investment for various industries. Smart window technology faces challenges in terms of reliability and performance due to technical limitations. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) identified several issues, including durability concerns, material limitations, and the need for advanced control systems. The current smart window materials have performance and durability constraints, potentially reducing the product's lifespan and limiting market growth. Superior control systems are also required, adding another hurdle for smart window adoption. Segment Overview
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1.1 OLED glass-  The OLED segment of the smart windows market has experienced notable growth in the last decade. OLED, or organic light emitting diode, is a type of glass that generates light when an electric current is applied. Smart windows utilize OLED glass to manage the quantity of light and heat penetrating structures. This technology offers enhanced control over natural light in a room through adjustable transparency and opacity levels. OLED glass's appeal and energy efficiency are key reasons for its anticipated expansion during the forecast period. Additionally, its thin, flexible, and adaptable nature in terms of size and shape make it a suitable choice for smart windows, increasingly prevalent in both residential and commercial buildings. The trend towards sustainable and eco-friendly construction also fuels the demand for OLED glass. Consumers seeking environmentally-conscious options find smart windows desirable due to their energy savings and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. These factors collectively contribute to the anticipated growth of the OLED glass-type segment and the smart windows market as a whole. Download a Sample  of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics
Research Analysis
Smart windows, also known as intelligent glass or dynamic glass, are advanced glass products that offer exceptional light transmission properties while responding to various environmental conditions. These windows use electricity to modify their light and heat application, making them translucent or transparent depending on the desired level of privacy and light control. The technology can filter specific light wavelengths, allowing for lateral lighting while blocking harmful UV rays. Smart windows are increasingly being used in buildings, particularly in exterior walls, to create climate-adaptive shells that reduce energy costs for heating, cooling, and lighting. Motorized light screens, blinds, and curtains are being replaced with these energy-saving alternatives. The technology is not limited to buildings but also finds applications in the automobile sector and personal property buildings. Blackout smart glass and low-emissivity coatings are popular variants that offer additional benefits such as heat control and dynamic glare reduction. These innovations are revolutionizing the construction sector by providing sustainable solutions for managing climate and energy consumption. Market Research Overview
Smart windows, also known as intelligent glass or dynamic glass, are advanced glass products that offer both light transmission and heat control properties. These windows utilize electricity to change their light wavelengths, allowing them to function as translucent or transparent based on the desired level of light and privacy. Smart windows are increasingly being used in buildings, both exterior walls and climate-adaptive shells, to reduce energy costs for heating, cooling, lighting, and air conditioning. Motorized light screens, blinds, and curtains are being replaced with energy-saving heating and cooling systems. The smart window market is not limited to buildings but also extends to the automobile sector, where it is used for privacy control, lateral lighting, and self-dimming windows. The technology is also being applied in the aerospace sector for advanced materials and lighter display panels. The market for smart windows is driven by the need for energy efficiency, operational efficiency, and cost efficiency. Advanced materials, such as electrochromic and polymer-dispersed liquid crystals, are being developed to lower prices and expand the applicability of smart windows. The scientific principle behind smart windows is electrochromism, which involves the application of electrical voltage to change the color of the window from clear to dark or bluish. Despite the extensive marketing endeavors and recognition, the market growth is restrained by the lack of awareness and high investment levels. However, the long-term benefits of energy savings and advanced technology are expected to drive the market forward. Industrial-scale production capacity is increasing, and partnership announcements are being made to expand the market reach. The transportation sector, including commercial vehicles, trains, and passenger vehicles, is also adopting smart windows for energy efficiency and advanced technology. Smart windows are being used in various industries, including warehouses, storage houses, office buildings, hospitals, schools, IT parks, showrooms, and malls. The technology is also being applied in personal property buildings, such as luxury automobiles, to enhance privacy and comfort. Blackout smart glass and low-emissivity coatings are also gaining popularity for their ability to block UV rays and regulate temperature. The construction sector is also adopting smart windows to address dynamic glare and light control, as well as heat control based on ambient conditions. Manual controls are being replaced with automated systems to enhance the user experience and reduce energy consumption. The market for smart windows is expected to continue growing as technology advances and prices decrease, making it a viable option for various industries and applications. Table of Contents:
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Solar Reflective Glass Market Growth
Solar reflective glasses have a variety of advantages such as energy efficiency, and sustainability, offer comfort, provide UV protection and many more. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE , UNITED STATES, December 6, 2023 / EINPresswire.com / -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “ Solar Reflective Glass Market ," The solar reflective glass market size was valued at $5.3 billion in 2021, and is estimated to reach $10.6 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2022 to 2031. The report offers a detailed analysis of the top winning strategies, evolving market trends, market size and estimations, value chain, key investment pockets, drivers & opportunities, competitive landscape and regional landscape. The report is a useful source of information for new entrants, shareholders, frontrunners and shareholders in introducing necessary strategies for the future and taking essential steps to significantly strengthen and heighten their position in the market. Solar reflective glass refers to the special coated glass that reflects a substantial share of sunlight and declines the amount of heat entering inside to make it more comfortable. It makes the indoor space brighter and fresher. Solar reflective glasses are used in numerous applications, such as commercial, residential, and automotive, to decrease the amount of solar heat entering the room. Request for Sample PDF @ https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/request-sample/17660
Solar reflective glass is lightweight, delivers an amusing & comfortable environment, and provides high levels of natural light. Various types of coated solar glass are available, exhibiting different aesthetics such as reflective, tinted, and neutral. The coated solar reflective glass assists in reflecting the heat from the sun & maintaining the interior cooler in summers, and significantly reducing the amount of heat, which is able to pass through the space, offering a more usable and comfortable living space. In addition, solar reflective glass has many applications in the construction industry. Roof, windows, skylights, facades- solar glass can be used in several ways in a building. Whether it is a commercial building such as business centers, shopping malls, or residential property, solar glass can be used for either of them. It can be used for both external and internal purposes. Moreover, solar reflective glasses have variety of advantages such as, energy efficiency, sustainability, offers comfort, provides UV protection, and has longer upholstery life, which may act as the major driving factor for the solar reflective glass market growth. Connect to Industry Expert @ https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/connect-to-analyst/17660
Based on type, the reflective segment held the largest market share in 2021, holding three-fourths of the global market, and is expected to maintain its leadership status during the forecast period. In addition, the same segment is expected to cite the fastest CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period. The report also analyses the other segment of the market such as the absorptive segment. Based on coating method, the hard coating method held the dominating market share in 2021, holding nearly three-fourths of the global market, and is expected to maintain its leadership status during the forecast period. In addition, the same segment is expected to cite the fastest CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period. The report also analyses the other segment of the market such as the soft coated segment. Based on application, the commercial segment held the largest market share in 2021, holding nearly three-fifths of the global market, and is expected to maintain its leadership status during the forecast period. In addition, the same segment is expected to cite the fastest CAGR of 7.7% during the forecast period. The report also analyses the other segments of the market such as the automotive and residential. Based on region, the market across Asia-Pacific region held the dominating market share in 2021, holding more than two-fifths of the global market, and is expected to maintain its leadership status during the forecast period. In addition, the same region is expected to cite the fastest CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period. The report also analyses other regions of the market such as Europe, North America, and LAMEA. The key players analyzed in the global solar reflective glass market report include Heliotrope Technologies, Inc., Guardian Industries, PPG Industries, Asahi India Glass Limited, RavenBrick LLC, e-Chromic Technologies, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., Gentex Corporation, Polytron, Shandong Xinyi Auto Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Chromogenics AB,  Central Glass Co., Ltd., Corning Inc., Euroglas GmbH, and Gentex Corporation. Impact of COVID-19 on the solar reflective glass
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the coated solar reflective glass market can be classified as adverse. With the implementation of lockdowns across the globe as a measure to prevent the widespread of the COVID 19 pandemic, the construction activities for both residential and commercial segment were on a halt or cancelled. The maintenance of the pre-existing structures was also postponed. On the other hand, the supply chain has improved, showing a positive movement of man, material and money to restore the growth of the global solar reflective glass market. Furthermore, the financial health of the construction & building industry as well as individuals also reaching to pre-covid level is rendering the builders to construct and the public to purchase or renovate their establishments. All these factors are cumulatively responsible for solar reflective glass market opportunities and growth in future
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• In 2021, North America dominated the solar reflective glass with around 31.7% of the share in terms of revenue. • The reflective is the dominating segment with around 60.2% of the solar reflective glass market share in terms of revenue. • The hard coated segment dominated the solar reflective glass with around 44.16% of the share in terms of revenue. • LAMEA is projected to grow at a highest CAGR of 2.8% in terms of value. • The Soft Coated segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 2.3% in terms of revenue
• The synthetic system segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 2.8% in terms of revenue. David Correa

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NEW YORK, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The smart glass market size is set to grow by USD 65.75 million from 2022 to 2027 progressing at a CAGR of 13.35% during the forecast period. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current global market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The implementation of automation in the industrial sector is notably driving the smart glass market growth, although factors such as technical limitations and unattractive design may impede the market growth. Here is an Exclusive report talking about Market scenarios with a historical period (2017-2021) and the forecast period (2023-2027). Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Smart Glass Market 2023-2027
The report on the smart glass market provides a holistic update, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis. Smart Glass Market 2023-2027 - Market Dynamics
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Smart Glass Market 2023-2027: Market Segmentation
The smart glass market is segmented by product (developer and commercial), OS (android, windows, and others), end-user (enterprise and individual), and geography (North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East and Africa, and South America). The market share growth of the developer segment will be significant during the forecast period. The developer segment was valued at USD 28.44 million in 2017 and continued to grow until 2021. By geography, North America is projected to contribute 61% by 2027. One of the major reasons for the dominance of North America in the AR smart glasses market is that the region has always been at the forefront of the adoption of new technologies. Insights on the market contribution of various segments, including country- and region-wise data, historic data (2017 to 2021), and forecast market size (2023 to 2027)  View Sample Report
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Innovative Glass Corp.
agc.com- The company offers B2C e commerce services such as BENGOO G9000 Stereo Gaming Headset for PS4 PC Xbox One PS5 Controller and other headsets. atheerair.com- The company offers B2C e commerce services such as Beauty products namely Revlon Salon One Step Volumizer and Hair Dryer Brush in Black or Pink. elbitsystems.com- The company offers B2C e commerce services such as Laptop and Macbooks. Related Reports:
AR VR Smart Glasses Market - The augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) smart glasses market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 13.8% between 2022 and 2027. Glass Lens Market  - The glass lens market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.43% between 2022 and 2027. The size of the market is forecast to increase by USD 8,175.42 million. Register for a free trial today and gain instant access to 17,000+ market research reports. Key companies profiled
3M Co., AGC Inc., BASF SE, Cardinal Glass Industries Inc., Carlex Glass America LLC, ChromoGenics AB, Compagnie de Saint Gobain SA, Corning Inc., e Chromic Technologies Inc., Eastman Chemical Co., Gentex Corp., Heliotrope Technologies, ICE AV Technology, Invisishade LLC, Krea Ltd., LTI Smart Glass Inc., Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd., PPG Industries Inc., Xinology Co. Ltd., and Innovative Glass Corp.
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Exhibit 27: Data Table on Comparison by Application
5.3 Infrastructural development - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
Exhibit 28: Chart on Infrastructural development - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
Exhibit 29: Data Table on Infrastructural development - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
Exhibit 30: Chart on Infrastructural development - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibit 31: Data Table on Infrastructural development - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
5.4 Transportation - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
Exhibit 32: Chart on Transportation - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
Exhibit 33: Data Table on Transportation - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
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5.5 Others - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
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5.6 Market opportunity by Application
Exhibit 40: Market opportunity by Application ($ million)
6 Customer Landscape
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7.3 North America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
Exhibit 46: Chart on North America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
Exhibit 47: Data Table on North America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
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Exhibit 49: Data Table on North America - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
7.4 Europe - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
Exhibit 50: Chart on Europe - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
Exhibit 51: Data Table on Europe - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
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Exhibit 53: Data Table on Europe - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
7.5 APAC - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
Exhibit 54: Chart on APAC - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
Exhibit 55: Data Table on APAC - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
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Exhibit 57: Data Table on APAC - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
7.6 South America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
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Exhibit 59: Data Table on South America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
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Exhibit 61: Data Table on South America - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
7.7 Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
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Exhibit 63: Data Table on Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
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7.8 US - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
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7.9 China - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
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Exhibit 71: Data Table on China - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
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7.10 Germany - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
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Exhibit 75: Data Table on Germany - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
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Exhibit 77: Data Table on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
7.11 UK - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
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Exhibit 79: Data Table on UK - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
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Exhibit 81: Data Table on UK - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
7.12 Japan - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
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Exhibit 83: Data Table on Japan - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
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Exhibit 85: Data Table on Japan - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
7.13 Market opportunity by geography
Exhibit 86: Market opportunity by geography ($ million)
8 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
8.1 Market drivers
Exhibit 87: Impact of drivers and challenges in 2021 and 2026
8.4 Market trends
9.3 Landscape disruption
9.4 Industry risks
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Solutions from Our Country’s Entrepreneurs
"We are thrilled to enable great businesses that are building a better entrepreneurial economy in the U.S.” - Ross Baird, executive director of Village Capital. Denver, CO (PRWEB)October 02, 2014
SOURCE: Solutions from Our Country’s Entrepreneurs announced today that e-Chromic Technologies and PAX Pure were each awarded a venture capital investment of $50,000 as the top two ventures from a nationwide group of innovative startups addressing energy efficiency and water treatment in the United States. e-Chromic Technologies is developing a thin, reflective electrochromic film that can retrofit existing windows and transform ordinary, energy-wasting windows into energy-efficient “smart windows.” PAX Pure offers a cutting-edge water purification and desalination solution, developed by pairing fundamental thermodynamic principles with scientific insights from biomimicry (the study of nature). SOURCE is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between The Hitachi Foundation, Village Capital, and Investors' Circle that connects entrepreneurs with the investment capital, mentoring, and support needed to grow their businesses. Ten ventures participated in the three-month Village Capital Energy accelerator program to address the biggest challenges facing the energy sector. Solutions ranged from retrofitting windows to rapid water testing to harnessing big data to improving water quality. Through Village Capital’s unique peer-selection model, the entrepreneurs receive mentoring from industry experts and investors, as well as each other. At the end of the program, the entrepreneurs assess each other, and the two top-ranked ventures each receive $50,000 in funding. "We are thrilled to enable great businesses that are building a better entrepreneurial economy in the U.S.,” said Ross Baird, executive director of Village Capital. “e-Chromic is building a less expensive, better functioning economy by providing window retrofitting technology that is easy and affordable. PAX Pure is addressing the resource use of the oil and gas industry, one of the largest areas of employment growth in the U.S., and making energy production more sustainable.”
The announcement of the two top ventures was made after the Village Capital 2014 Energy Venture Forum, where the entrepreneurs pitched their business plans to a group of angel investors, venture capitalists, potential partners, and customers. e-Chromic and PAX Pure also presented their business plans to a second group of potential investors at an Investors’ Circle Colorado local network meeting. The eight other ventures that participated in the Village Capital Energy cohort are:
Bractlet accurately verifies energy savings for Energy Service Companies’ C&I energy retrofits. EEme converts big data into actionable insight to mine for residential energy efficiency (EE) sweet spots, empowering electric utilities and third party EE program implementers. Effortless Energy offers an individually tailored package of free, easy home upgrades that make homes more valuable, easier to control from a mobile device, more comfortable, healthier, and greener while saving money. Integrated Microfluidic Devices markets Fluid-Screen, a portable device that detects bacteria from fluids in minutes instead of days. OptiEnz Sensors has developed innovative, breakthrough technology for continuously and quantitatively measuring organic chemical concentrations (real time and in-line) in water and aqueous solutions. Rebound Technology is developing IcePoint, a unique refrigeration cycle with embedded thermal energy storage that saves supermarkets 60 percent on their low temperature cooling costs. Secure Waters develops, manufactures and markets the AquaSentinel, a Water Secure Sensor that detects toxins and pollutants in surface waters. Sustainable Power Systems aims to reduce the cost and environmental impact of energy production in remote off-grid locations by combining and controlling renewable energy, conventional energy, energy storage, and load management technologies. Village Capital Energy is a partnership between Village Capital, Chilton Capital Management, the Rocky Mountain Innosphere, the Rockefeller Foundation, Colorado State University, the New Belgium Family Foundation, and the Tecovas Foundation. About SOURCE
SOURCE is a partnership between The Hitachi Foundation, Investors’ Circle, and Village Capital, with additional support from The Rockefeller Foundation and the Sorenson Global Impact Investing Center. SOURCE discovers entrepreneurs creating business solutions to social issues affecting low-wealth Americans and links them with the investment capital and mentoring needed to grow their businesses. All of the entrepreneurs are also eligible to receive investment through the Investors’ Circle network. About The Hitachi Foundation
The Hitachi Foundation is an independent, philanthropic organization that seeks to discover, demonstrate and expand business practices that both measurably improve economic opportunities for low-wealth individuals in the U.S. and enhance long term business value. About Village Capital
Village Capital uses its unique peer-selection model help early-stage entrepreneurs develop and connect to investors. Since 2009, Village Capital has supported over 400 companies across the U.S., Europe, East Africa, India, China, and Brazil, solving major problems in financial access, energy, agriculture, education, and health. About Investors’ Circle
Investors’ Circle (IC) is the largest early-stage impact investing network in the world. Together with hundreds of angels, venture capitalists, foundations and family offices, IC has propelled over $175 million into more than 275 enterprises dedicated to improving the environment, education, health, and community. A nonprofit organization, IC cultivates its impact investor network, provides opportunities for high-potential impact entrepreneurs to meet impact investors, and facilitates investment. # #  #
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e-Chromic Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing reflective electrochromic thin films for the window industry. Their product aims to retrofit existing windows in commercial buildings and homes. e-Chromic was formerly known as US e-Chromic. It was founded in 2011 and is based in Boulder, Colorado.

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