Tech Tour Energy & Decarbonisation 2026 Top Presenting Companies

Tech Tour Energy & Decarbonisation 2026 took place on 2–3 November in Essen, Germany. 60 selected companies presented to over 140 seasoned investors, with 250+ One2One meetings held across the programme’s Industry, Energy, Power Grids and Transport tracks.

Nine companies were recognised as top presenters for their pitches:

Top Presenting Companies

AssetCool increases the capacity of existing overhead transmission lines with advanced photonic coatings. The technology can help utilities ease grid congestion and connect more renewable energy without waiting for new infrastructure.

Chargitect coordinates depot charging, solar, battery storage and grid connections around electric fleets’ schedules. Its platform helps operators keep vehicles charged and ready for service while managing energy costs.

Crosstown H2R develops patented burner technology to decarbonise gas turbines while reducing NOx emissions. The company aims to support more sustainable power generation and European energy sovereignty.

Fibersail uses fibre-optic sensors to monitor the shape and condition of wind turbine blades in real time. Its system supports early damage detection, predictive maintenance and more efficient turbine operation.

SpinDrive helps industrial equipment manufacturers improve energy efficiency with active magnetic bearings and IoT condition monitoring. Its technology can reduce rotating equipment lifecycle costs by 35%.

Ternary Kinetics is developing distributed energy systems for low-cost, zero-emission backup and bridging power. Its solution is designed for critical infrastructure, including data centres, and could also support transport electrification.

Turnover Labs converts industrial CO₂ emissions into chemical feedstocks using electrochemical systems. The technology aims to make use of challenging waste gas streams and reduce reliance on petroleum-based raw materials.

Upheat Solutions develops oil-free high-temperature heat pumps that turn low-grade waste heat into process heat and steam. Its systems can help energy-intensive manufacturers reduce fossil fuel use and energy costs.

WaveTech restores industrial lead-acid batteries to near-new performance using AI-powered assessment and rejuvenation systems. Its approach extends battery life, lowers replacement costs and reduces emissions.

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