eNow
eNow provides solar energy solutions for the transportation industry, supplying solar-based power systems for commercial vehicles. The privately held Delaware corporation is headquartered in Warwick, Rhode Island and has raised approximately $7.2 million since 2011.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersWarwick, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
eNow firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- eNow
- Legal name
- eNow, Inc.
- Website
- https://enowenergy.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- eNow provides solar energy solutions for the transportation industry, supplying solar-based power systems for commercial vehicles. The privately held Delaware corporation is headquartered in Warwick, Rhode Island and has raised approximately $7.2 million since 2011.
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- akta.pro rank
eNow industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Solar Energy Solutions for Transportation
- NAICS
- Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Truck & Commercial Vehicle Electrification Manufacturing (eAxles/Battery Packs/Fuel Cells) (IMACABAK), Solar Mounting, Racking & Trackers (Fixed-Tilt, Single/Dual-Axis, Rooftop Mounts) (EUAMABAF)
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Where eNow is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Warwick
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
eNow business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
eNow product offering
Product offeringCore offering
eNow develops and sells solar energy solutions designed specifically for the transportation industry. The company manufactures solar panel systems that are integrated onto commercial vehicles such as trucks and trailers to provide auxiliary or primary power, reducing reliance on idling engines and fuel consumption for fleet operators.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Solar Energy Solutions for Transportation
Companies that use eNow
Customer profileIdeal customer profiles1 record
eNow technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
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eNow partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
eNow competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Renogy: Renogy is a major supplier of mobile and off-grid solar panels, including flexible and rigid PV modules used on RVs, boats, and vehicles. As a broader mobile-solar provider, it is an ecosystem peer to eNow in mobile PV hardware.
Broad incumbents
- Webasto: Webasto is a large automotive supplier of roof systems, thermal management, and increasingly EV charging — including solar-integrated commercial vehicle roof solutions. It is comparable to eNow as a more established vehicle-roof solar provider serving commercial fleets.
- Volvo Trucks: Volvo Trucks has launched factory-integrated solar panels on its heavy-duty trucks to reduce idle fuel use. As a major OEM, Volvo represents both a potential competitor to eNow's aftermarket offering and a likely channel or acquirer of eNow-style technology.
Direct peers
- Nikola Corporation: Nikola develops hydrogen fuel cell and battery-electric heavy trucks with a focus on zero-emission freight. Its commercial-vehicle electrification roadmap addresses the same fleets evaluating eNow's solar-based idle reduction.
- Workhorse Group: Workhorse builds electric delivery trucks and last-mile vehicles and has explored solar integration for auxiliary power. It competes with eNow for fleet electrification wallet share in commercial trucking and last-mile delivery.
- Volta Trucks: Volta Trucks designs and produces fully electric commercial vehicles for urban logistics. Its mission to decarbonize commercial fleets positions it as a peer in the broader trucking-electrification landscape that drives demand for eNow's solar solutions.
- Lightning eMotors: Lightning eMotors electrifies commercial fleets (vans, shuttles, trucks) and partners with upfitters to deliver integrated solutions. Its fleet electrification focus overlaps directly with eNow's transportation energy-efficiency value proposition.
- Hyliion: Hyliion develops hybrid and electric powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial trucks, targeting fuel and emissions reduction — the same end-benefit eNow pursues via solar on trailers. Both companies sell ROI-driven energy solutions into fleet operators.
Emerging players
- Aptera Motors: Aptera is developing a solar-electric passenger vehicle with integrated solar panels for range extension. While focused on light-duty vehicles, Aptera shares eNow's core thesis that vehicle-integrated solar meaningfully extends range and reduces grid/fuel dependence.
- Lightyear: Lightyear developed a long-range solar-electric vehicle with extensive vehicle-integrated photovoltaics. It is comparable to eNow in applying solar PV directly to vehicles for energy generation, though at the passenger-car end of the spectrum.
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eNow social profiles
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eNow leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
eNow funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors2 records
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eNow M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about eNow
What does eNow do?
eNow develops and sells solar energy solutions designed specifically for the transportation industry. The company manufactures solar panel systems that are integrated onto commercial vehicles such as trucks and trailers to provide auxiliary or primary power, reducing reliance on idling engines and fuel consumption for fleet operators.
Is eNow a public or private company?
eNow is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was eNow founded?
eNow was founded in 2011. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is eNow based?
eNow is headquartered in Warwick, United States, in the North America region.
Who are eNow's main competitors?
Renogy is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are Webasto and Volvo Trucks. Direct peers are Nikola Corporation, Workhorse Group, Volta Trucks, Lightning eMotors and Hyliion. Emerging players are Aptera Motors and Lightyear.
Does eNow have an API?
No public API is recorded for eNow.
What industry is eNow in?
eNow's product category is Solar Energy Solutions for Transportation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMABAB, Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System), with a secondary code of IMACABAK, Truck & Commercial Vehicle Electrification Manufacturing (eAxles/Battery Packs/Fuel Cells). Its NAICS code is 221114 and its SIC code is 3600.