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Next Energy Technologies
Energy · Goleta, United States · Founded 1990
A cutting edge solar technology that transforms windows into energy producing assets with unsurpassed aesthetics, performance, and economics MoreLess
Next Energy Technologies, founded in 2010 by Daniel Emmett, is a company at the forefront of the renewable energy sector, specifically focusing on building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV).
The company has developed a proprietary transparent organic photovoltaic (OPV) coating that can be applied to windows, effectively turning them into energy-generating surfaces without compromising their transparency. This technology allows commercial buildings to convert their glass facades into a source of on-site renewable energy, contributing to their net-zero energy goals.
Daniel Emmett, the CEO and co-founder, brings over two decades of experience in the energy sector to the company. His background and expertise have been instrumental in guiding the company's research and development efforts, leading to the creation of its innovative solar window technology.
The business model is centered on supplying this technology to the commercial building industry, targeting architects, building owners, and developers. By integrating its OPV technology into standard window manufacturing processes, Next Energy Technologies provides a seamless and aesthetically pleasing solution for sustainable building design. The company's revenue is generated through the sale of these specialized, energy-producing windows and coatings.
Keywords: organic photovoltaic, BIPV, solar windows, transparent solar cells, energy harvesting, sustainable building materials, net-zero buildings, renewable energy, smart glass, greentech
Company overview
Next Energy Technologies company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 1990
- Headquarters
- Goleta, United States
- Employees
- 28
- Open positions
- 3
- Dealroom signal
- 76.0
Valuation & funding
Next Energy Technologies funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANT✓Other financing | Apr 2023 | $3M | — | California Energy Commission | ↗ |
| SERIES C✓Equity / VC | Jun 2021 | $13M | $54M | Alon Blue Square · Rincon Advisors · GEAR Innovation Network · Viracon | — |
| GRANT✓Other financing | Jul 2017 | $2.5M | — | US Department of Energy | — |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Jan 2017 | $6.8M | $27M | Undisclosed | — |
| GRANTOther financing | May 2014 | $1M | — | US Department of Energy | — |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Mar 2013 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Dec 2012 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| GRANTOther financing | May 2012 | US National Science Foundation | ↗ | ||
| SEEDEquity / VC | Dec 2011 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| SPINOUT✓Other financing | Jan 1990 | University of California, Santa Barbara | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
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| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2024 | 32 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2020 | 27 |
Growth signals
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Latest recorded traffic for Next Energy Technologies is 1.5K monthly website visits, down 21.1% over the last three months. Next Energy Technologies's team grew 0% over the past year.
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