Relevate Power specializes in the restoration of local dams, utilizing engineering techniques to enhance structural integrity and optimize hydropower generation. This approach preserves historical landmarks while increasing the availability of clean energy in local communities.
Funding
$15M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many aging hydropower dams in the U.S. are in disrepair, leading to decreased efficiency, safety concerns, and lost potential for clean energy generation. These dams also require careful management to balance power generation with the needs of river ecosystems and local communities.
Solution
Relevate Power acquires, modernizes, and operates small-scale hydropower facilities, integrating them with complementary renewable energy sources like solar and battery storage to provide continuous clean power. The company upgrades existing waterpower plants with modern technology, including automation, remote control capabilities, and IoT devices, to increase efficiency, reliability, and capacity. Relevate Power balances energy production with responsible river management, considering the needs of lake associations, fisheries, and recreational users. By reinvesting in these facilities, they aim to revitalize local economies, create jobs, and provide communities with a sustainable source of renewable energy.
Target Audience
Relevate Power's primary customers include municipalities, utilities, businesses, and organizations seeking reliable, local sources of renewable energy and those looking to meet their sustainability goals.
Features
- Acquisition and revitalization of existing hydropower facilities.
- Integration of solar power and battery storage for 24/7 clean energy delivery.
- Implementation of automation, remote control, and IoT sensors for optimized operations.
- Expertise in water management, balancing energy production with ecosystem needs.
- Focus on increasing energy generation and reducing operating expenses.
- Expertise in navigating regulatory compliance and power marketing.
- Operation of facilities across the Northeast US.