Energy Magazine June 2016 | Page 27

AltaRock Energy is a startup that is making significant advances in geothermal energy . Traditional geothermal energy uses steam produced by hot underground rocks and water to produce energy . In the past , it has only been available in areas where this geological phenomenon occurs . AltaRock Energy employs a methodology whereby water is pumped into deep wells where it doesn ’ t occur naturally . This technology could potentially make geothermal energy available in many more locations .
LED manufacturer Bridgelux is making LED technology more affordable while providing capabilities to support smart lighting applications . The company has been instrumental in bringing LED technology to the market . It was the first to grow LEDs on silicon substrate on a large scale , and its chip-onboard architecture improved the quality of lighting and lowered production costs . Now , the company has further reduced costs with its Vero platform , which also increases connectivity for the growing number of smart lighting technologies .
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AltaRock Energy

AltaRock Energy is a startup that is making significant advances in geothermal energy . Traditional geothermal energy uses steam produced by hot underground rocks and water to produce energy . In the past , it has only been available in areas where this geological phenomenon occurs . AltaRock Energy employs a methodology whereby water is pumped into deep wells where it doesn ’ t occur naturally . This technology could potentially make geothermal energy available in many more locations .

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LED manufacturer Bridgelux is making LED technology more affordable while providing capabilities to support smart lighting applications . The company has been instrumental in bringing LED technology to the market . It was the first to grow LEDs on silicon substrate on a large scale , and its chip-onboard architecture improved the quality of lighting and lowered production costs . Now , the company has further reduced costs with its Vero platform , which also increases connectivity for the growing number of smart lighting technologies .

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