List of 10 CleanTech Innovators to Watch 2026
Here’s the list of companies recognized under the ‘10 CleanTech Innovators to Watch 2026’ issue.
Greenlyte Carbon
In western Germany, Greenlyte Carbon Technologies is developing infrastructure designed to convert atmospheric carbon into synthetic fuels for sectors that face significant decarbonization challenges. The company captures carbon dioxide directly from ambient air and pairs it with hydrogen produced from water, creating the chemical foundation required for synthetic fuels such as e-methanol, synthetic natural gas, and sustainable aviation fuel.
NEXT Energy Technologies
NEXT Energy Technologies is a U.S. clean technology company developing transparent solar coatings that turn ordinary architectural glass into electricity generating surfaces for commercial buildings.
Dioxycle
Dioxycle is a Paris-based CleanTech company developing electrochemical systems that convert carbon dioxide emissions into industrial chemicals used in plastics, textiles and construction materials. Founded in 2021, the company has built proprietary electrolyzer technology that redirects captured carbon dioxide into valuable feedstocks rather than allowing it to enter the atmosphere.
Neocrete
Neocrete is a New Zealand-based concrete technology company developing an activator that enables cement free concrete while preserving strength, durability, and workability. Founded by Zarina Bazoeva and Matt Kennedy-Good, the company began its research journey in Auckland and moved from early laboratory experiments into structured trials with industry partners as interest in lower-emission construction materials grew.
Ekona Power
Ekona Power is a Vancouver based clean energy technology company developing a methane pyrolysis platform that converts natural gas into clean hydrogen and solid carbon without producing carbon dioxide during the core reaction process.
Exowatt
Exowatt is a Miami-based renewable energy company that develops modular solar thermal systems designed to generate electricity on demand and provide reliable power for data centers, industrial facilities and other high consumption users.
SurreyH2
SurreyH2 is a UK-based hydrogen technology company spun out of the University of Surrey that develops a hybrid water-splitting system designed to produce green hydrogen using renewable electricity and a proprietary looping mechanism.
Common Energy
Common Energy is a renewable energy provider in the United States that helps landowners, developers and community groups build and co-own utility-scale solar projects while offering residents new ways to participate in the clean energy economy.
Moment Energy
Moment Energy is a British Columbia-based energy storage company that develops long duration battery systems designed to store renewable electricity and deliver it to the grid when demand increases or when generation declines.
ON2Quest
On2quest is a Singapore-based technology company that develops energy management solutions designed to help households and small organizations monitor electricity use, control devices and coordinate consumption with renewable energy systems.