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Solar energy startups worldwide
371 solar energy startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $32B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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Cypress Creek RenewablesCypress Creek Renewables is a national provider of local solar.Cypress Creek Renewables is a national provider of local solar.
Founded 2014Durham, United States$3.5Blast round Jun 2026 - 2
Atlas Renewable EnergyAtlas Renewable Energy is a renewable energy company that develops, builds, and operates solar and wind projects.Atlas Renewable Energy is a renewable energy company that develops, builds, and operates solar and wind projects.
Founded 2017Miami, United States$3.1Blast round Apr 2026 - 3
CleneraClenera is a privately-held renewable energy company acquires, develops, builds and manages utility-scale solar farms and energy storage.Clenera is a privately-held renewable energy company acquires, develops, builds and manages utility-scale solar farms and energy storage.
Founded 2013Boise, United States$2.9Blast round Jun 2026 - 4
Edify EnergyEdify Energy is a renewable energy company that specializes in solar project structuring, investments, and financing services.Edify Energy is a renewable energy company that specializes in solar project structuring, investments, and financing services.
Founded 2015Manly, Australia$2.4Blast round May 2026 - 5
Form EnergyForm Energy develops and commercializes a low-cost battery system that can store wind and solar energy for a long duration.Form Energy develops and commercializes a low-cost battery system that can store wind and solar energy for a long duration.
Founded 2017Somerville, United States$2.0Blast round Sept 2026 - 6
EnpalEnpal is a photovoltaics leasing firm that provides solar power systems for homeowners.Enpal is a photovoltaics leasing firm that provides solar power systems for homeowners.
Founded 2017Berlin, Germany$1.0Blast round Oct 2025 - 7
Solar LandscapeSolar Landscape is an installer and operator of solar energy systems.Solar Landscape is an installer and operator of solar energy systems.
Founded 2012Asbury Park, United States$900Mlast round Jun 2026 - 8
AvantusAvantus develops large-scale solar and solar-plus-storage projects to drive the adoption of zero-emission energy.Avantus develops large-scale solar and solar-plus-storage projects to drive the adoption of zero-emission energy.
Founded 2019El Dorado Hills, United States$800Mlast round Sept 2026 - 9
Rezolv EnergyRezolv Energy is an independent power producer and renewable energy developer based in Prague, Czech Republic.Rezolv Energy is an independent power producer and renewable energy developer based in Prague, Czech Republic.
Founded 2022Prague, Romania$763Mlast round Nov 2026 - 10
Maxwell PowerMaxwell Power is a renewable energy company that installs solar panels.Maxwell Power is a renewable energy company that installs solar panels.
Founded -San Diego, United States$750Mlast round Jun 2026 - 11
BNZ energyBNZ, an independent power producer (IPP), plans, installs, and runs solar photovoltaic projects.BNZ, an independent power producer (IPP), plans, installs, and runs solar photovoltaic projects.
Founded 2020Madrid, Spain$740Mlast round Oct 2024 - 12
Sunlight FinancialSunlight Financial is a technology-enabled point-of-sale financing company based in Charlotte, North Carolina.Sunlight Financial is a technology-enabled point-of-sale financing company based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Founded 2014Charlotte, United States$730Mlast round Jul 2021 - 13
Welspun EnergyWelspun Energy focuses on producing solar, thermal and wind energy.Welspun Energy focuses on producing solar, thermal and wind energy.
Founded 2002New Delhi, India$690Mlast round Oct 2015 - 14
Lydian EnergyLydian Energy is a independent power producer specializing in the development, construction, and operation of utility-scale solar.Lydian Energy is a independent power producer specializing in the development, construction, and operation of utility-scale solar.
Founded -Washington, United States$689Mlast round Feb 2026 - 15
Origis EnergyOrigis Energy focuses on the development, construction, and operation of solar power plants and energy storage solutions.Origis Energy focuses on the development, construction, and operation of solar power plants and energy storage solutions.
Founded 2008Miami, United States$651Mlast round Jan 2025 - 16
ElvyElvy is a Stockholm-based energytech startup founded in 2023, specializing in AI-optimized, subscription-based home energy systems.Elvy is a Stockholm-based energytech startup founded in 2023, specializing in AI-optimized, subscription-based home energy systems.
Founded 2023Stockholm, Sweden$595Mlast round Oct 2026 - 17
Potentia EnergyPotentia Energy is an energy industry that offers development, construction, and operation of solar, wind, and storage for industries.Potentia Energy is an energy industry that offers development, construction, and operation of solar, wind, and storage for industries.
Founded -Sydney, Australia$553Mlast round Dec 2025 - 18
EneryEnery is a renewable energy company that develops and constructs solar energy plants for communities, businesses, and power networks.Enery is a renewable energy company that develops and constructs solar energy plants for communities, businesses, and power networks.
Founded 2019Vienna, Austria$538Mlast round Mar 2026 - 19
Pivot EnergyPivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects.Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects.
Founded 2009Denver, United States$500Mlast round Oct 2026 - 20
ACEN AustraliaACEN Australia develops renewable energy assets including several solar, wind, battery, and hydro projects across Australia.ACEN Australia develops renewable energy assets including several solar, wind, battery, and hydro projects across Australia.
Founded 2016Hobart, Australia$474Mlast round Apr 2025 - 21
British Solar RenewablesBritish Solar Renewables specializes in planning, designing, developing and maintaining renewable projects.British Solar Renewables specializes in planning, designing, developing and maintaining renewable projects.
Founded 2010Shepton Mallet, United Kingdom$474Mlast round Jun 2025 - 22
Power Capital Renewable EnergyPower Capital Renewable Energy is a solar development company.Power Capital Renewable Energy is a solar development company.
Founded 2011Dublin, Ireland$379Mlast round Sept 2025 - 23
Infinity PowerInfinity Power is a renewable energy company that offers solar, battery storage, and grid infrastructure solutions.Infinity Power is a renewable energy company that offers solar, battery storage, and grid infrastructure solutions.
Founded 2006Amsterdam, Netherlands$372Mlast round Nov 2025 - 24
Agilitas EnergyAgilitas Energy is a fully integrated developer, builder, owner, and operator of distributed solar and energy-storage systems.Agilitas Energy is a fully integrated developer, builder, owner, and operator of distributed solar and energy-storage systems.
Founded 2014Wakefield, United States$350Mlast round Jun 2022 - 25
Atrato Onsite EnergyAtrato Onsite Energy is a commercial rooftop solar funder.Atrato Onsite Energy is a commercial rooftop solar funder.
Founded -London, United Kingdom$327Mlast round Apr 2025 - 26
Cero GenerationCero Generation is a solar energy company that develops solar energy and energy storage solutions.Cero Generation is a solar energy company that develops solar energy and energy storage solutions.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$312Mlast round Jul 2025 - 27
NorSunNorSun is a Norwegian solar energy company that specializes in manufacturing high-performance mono-crystalline silicon ingots and wafers for the global solar enNorSun is a Norwegian solar energy company that specializes in manufacturing high-performance mono-crystalline silicon ingots and wafers for the global solar en
Founded 2005Oslo, Norway$304Mlast round Mar 2009 - 28
T1 EnergyT1 Energy is a solar and battery manufacturing company for commercial and industrial sectors.T1 Energy is a solar and battery manufacturing company for commercial and industrial sectors.
Founded -Austin, United States$300Mlast round Apr 2026 - 29
Strata Clean EnergyStrata Clean Energy is a solar storage developer.Strata Clean Energy is a solar storage developer.
Founded 2008Durham, United States$300Mlast round Nov 2023 - 30
Summit Ridge EnergySummit Ridge Energy offers solar, battery storage project acquisition, project development, construction, land and rooftop leasing services.Summit Ridge Energy offers solar, battery storage project acquisition, project development, construction, land and rooftop leasing services.
Founded -Arlington, United States$290Mlast round Jan 2026 - 31
ABO EnergyABO Energy develops wind and solar energy projects, battery storage, and green hydrogen systems.ABO Energy develops wind and solar energy projects, battery storage, and green hydrogen systems.
Founded -Wiesbaden, Germany$279Mlast round Aug 2025 - 32
Eurus Energy HoldingsEurus Energy Holdings operates wind and solar farms to develop optimal solutions and disseminate and expand renewable energy technologies.Eurus Energy Holdings operates wind and solar farms to develop optimal solutions and disseminate and expand renewable energy technologies.
Founded 2001Japan$266Mlast round Jan 2010 - 33
BlueWaveBlueWave's vision is to protect our planet by transforming access to renewable energy.BlueWave's vision is to protect our planet by transforming access to renewable energy.
Founded 2010Boston, United States$247Mlast round Sept 2025 - 34Renewable Energy Trust CapitalRET Capital offers innovative and flexible low-cost financing for wind and solar projects.
RET Capital offers innovative and flexible low-cost financing for wind and solar projects.
Founded 2011United States$239Mlast round Jul 2015 - 35
Juniper Green EnergyJuniper Green Energy is an operator of solar, hybrid and wind power projects.Juniper Green Energy is an operator of solar, hybrid and wind power projects.
Founded 2018Gurgaon$226Mlast round Jan 2026 - 36
Nexus Renewable PowerNexus develops, finances, and operates solar and energy storage assets.Nexus develops, finances, and operates solar and energy storage assets.
Founded -Plano, United States$220Mlast round Sept 2025 - 37
Svea SolarSvea Solar is digitalising energy.Svea Solar is digitalising energy.
Founded -Sollentuna, Sweden$216Mlast round Jun 2026 - 38
AmarencoAmarenco is a solar PV investment company that builds and operates large and medium-scale solar projects.Amarenco is a solar PV investment company that builds and operates large and medium-scale solar projects.
Founded 2013Cork, Ireland$212Mlast round Apr 2025 - 39
SolFocusSolFocus, Inc.SolFocus, Inc.
Founded 2005San Jose, United States$211Mlast round Apr 2012 - 40
Heelstone Renewable EnergyHeelstone Energy is a leading independent power producer and solar developer with expertise in developing, financing, constructing.Heelstone Energy is a leading independent power producer and solar developer with expertise in developing, financing, constructing.
Founded 2012Durham, United States$200Mlast round Jan 2026 - 41
EnviriaENVIRIA is a prominent German renewable energy company based in Frankfurt, specializing in decentralized, solar-centric energy solutions for commercial and induENVIRIA is a prominent German renewable energy company based in Frankfurt, specializing in decentralized, solar-centric energy solutions for commercial and indu
Founded 2017Frankfurt, Germany$200Mlast round Feb 2024 - 42
Pentland Floating Offshore Wind FarmPentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm energy infrastructure, including offshore wind, onshore wind, solar photovoltaic (PV).Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm energy infrastructure, including offshore wind, onshore wind, solar photovoltaic (PV).
Founded 2012Edinburgh, United Kingdom$196Mlast round Nov 2025 - 43Element PowerElement Power, a global renewable energy developer, manages a portfolio of wind and solar power generation facilities worldwide.
Element Power, a global renewable energy developer, manages a portfolio of wind and solar power generation facilities worldwide.
Founded 2008United States$183Mlast round Feb 2012 - 44
SolarReserveSolarReserve, a venture-backed renewable energy company, focuses on advanced solar thermal storage technology.SolarReserve, a venture-backed renewable energy company, focuses on advanced solar thermal storage technology.
Founded 2007Santa Monica, United States$182Mlast round Oct 2011 - 45
Spruce FinanceSpruce Power owner and operator of distributed solar energy assets across the United States.Spruce Power owner and operator of distributed solar energy assets across the United States.
Founded 2008Houston, United States$180Mlast round May 2019 - 46
SunsaveSunsave Group Ltd, also known as Sunsave Energy Limited, is a London-based renewable energy technology company founded in 2022 by Alick Dru and Ben Graves.Sunsave Group Ltd, also known as Sunsave Energy Limited, is a London-based renewable energy technology company founded in 2022 by Alick Dru and Ben Graves.
Founded 2022London, United Kingdom$166Mlast round Jul 2026 - 47
CleanMaxCleanMax is an Indian rooftop solar developer.CleanMax is an Indian rooftop solar developer.
Founded 2011India$165Mlast round Feb 2026 - 48
Fermi AmericaFermi America builds energy and AI infrastructure to power next-gen data centers using nuclear, gas, solar, and grid-based solutions.Fermi America builds energy and AI infrastructure to power next-gen data centers using nuclear, gas, solar, and grid-based solutions.
Founded -Amarillo, United States$156Mlast round Apr 2026 - 49
Pathway PowerPathway Power is a utility-scale solar and battery storage developer building a renewable energy value chain.Pathway Power is a utility-scale solar and battery storage developer building a renewable energy value chain.
Founded 2022San Diego, United States$150Mlast round Jun 2026 - 50
Cleantech SolarCleantech Solar is a pan-Asia solar developer who invests, owns and operates solar PV plants.Cleantech Solar is a pan-Asia solar developer who invests, owns and operates solar PV plants.
Founded 2014Singapore, Singapore$140Mlast round Jul 2025
Durham, United States
Manly, Australia
Berlin, Germany
Prague, Romania
Madrid, Spain
New Delhi, India
Stockholm, Sweden
Vienna, Austria
Shepton Mallet, United Kingdom
Dublin, Ireland
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oslo, Norway
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