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Lightshift competitors & alternatives
The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to Lightshift among energy storage companies — ranked by similarity to what Lightshift actually does, not by market-cap band.
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About Lightshift
Lightshift Energy, formerly known as Delorean Power, is a utility-scale energy storage development company based in Arlington, Virginia, that develops and operates battery storage solutions across North America.
Lightshift at a glance
Lightshift is an energy storage company headquartered in Portugal. Its most recent funding round, Debt, raised $75M in October 2025. Xcout tracks 2 named people at Lightshift, including Michael Herbert (co-founder).
Lightshift leadership
- Michael Herbertco-founder
- Rory Jonesco-founder and Managing Partner
Lightshift funding rounds
Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt | $75M | 2 named |
Who invested in each round, lead investors, valuations and the co-investor graph — open the full funding history →
Top 12 Lightshift competitors
Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to Lightshift by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.
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Lithina Energy Solutions delivers battery technology and smart Battery Energy Storage Systems designed to support commercial and industrial energy needs. The company is dedicated to building the backbone of a cleaner energy future.
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Storion Energy Inc. is a commercial spinoff from ITN Energy Systems based in Littleton, Colorado, specializing in advanced vanadium redox flow energy storage technology.
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Eos Energy Enterprises is a technology company that designs and manufactures energy storage solutions. The company focuses on reimagining energy storage to support a sustainable future, with all its solutions developed and produced in the United States.
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Energy Vault develops, owns, and operates utility-scale energy storage systems—including battery, gravity, and hybrid technologies—alongside powered infrastructure for AI data centers. It serves utilities, grid operators, and large energy users by delivering grid resilience and power solutions.
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KineticCore Solutions LLC develops and provides non-chemical, flywheel-based energy storage systems designed for commercial and industrial facilities, EV fast-charging stations, and microgrids. Their technology offers high-power output, sub-second reaction times, and a 25-year lifespan to support peak load shaving, grid augmentation, and renewable energy integration without the hazards of traditional chemical batteries.
Energy Storage & Batteries
Nextech Batteries, Inc. is a pioneer and leader in lithium sulfur (Li-S) battery technology, focusing on advancing innovative energy storage solutions.
Energy Storage Development
Sunland America, Corp. is an early-stage utility-scale battery energy storage developer. The company identifies suitable land, navigates approvals, and develops projects for long-term operators.
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Varco Energy is a UK-based battery storage asset owner and operator that builds and manages grid-scale energy storage solutions. The company develops utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) to help integrate intermittent renewable energy sources, provide grid-balancing and frequency services, and support the transition to a net-zero electricity system.
Hardware
EnPower Inc. is a U.S. battery technology company developing high-performance lithium-ion battery cells, including designs aimed at faster charging, higher energy density, and improved safety. Its target customers include electric-vehicle, aviation, defense, and other energy-storage applications.
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Ambri Inc. is an American energy storage company headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Founded in 2010, the company develops liquid metal batteries designed for grid-scale renewable energy storage applications.
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Freedom Won designs and manufactures battery energy storage solutions for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications.
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Cache Energy is a heat electrification and long-duration energy storage company headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. The company utilizes a proprietary reactor system to store and manage electricity for customers.
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