Green Independence
Green Independence is an Italian climate tech startup developing the New Artificial Leaf (NAL), a multifunctional solar panel that simultaneously generates electricity, purifies water, and produces green hydrogen, targeting industrial enterprises, utilities, mobility infrastructure, and energy communities.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersBrindisi, Italy
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Green Independence does
Green Independence s.r.l. is an Italian climate tech startup founded in 2020 and headquartered in Brindisi, operating at a small scale of 1–10 employees. The company develops the New Artificial Leaf (NAL), a multifunctional solar panel that combines photovoltaic and electrochemical innovations to simultaneously generate electricity, purify wastewater and desalinate seawater, and produce green hydrogen from solar power. According to company-stated performance metrics, the NAL produces three times the solar energy output of a conventional photovoltaic panel, reduces water purification energy consumption by twenty times compared to reverse osmosis systems, and targets a green hydrogen production cost of €1/kg. The product portfolio is structured into three branded lines: the core NAL platform, the Soleidon (S-WPM) solar water purification module, and the ECM electrochemical module for hydrogen generation.
The company's business model centers on hardware sales of these three modules alongside professional services and proof-of-concept engagements with industrial partners. Green Independence targets enterprise and industrial customers across four vertical segments: high-emission industries such as cement, glass, refineries, and steel; energy, gas, and water utilities; mobility infrastructure including highways, railways, ports, airports, and refueling stations; and energy communities and residential users. The go-to-market relies on direct field sales, accelerator-program introductions, and industry event participation. Documented strategic partners include SNAM (gas infrastructure POC originating from the OPEN Italy 2020 win), Politecnico di Milano and CETMA for R&D, AWS via the Clean Energy Accelerator, Acea and Deloitte via the GreenHydrogenTech Accelerator, and Italian public-sector backers including MASE and Regione Puglia. A patent application (Brevetto n. 102021000012830) is pending under the EU NextGenerationEU Brevetti+ program. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and there are no announced paying customers beyond the SNAM POC.
Green Independence firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Green Independence
- Legal name
- Green Independence s.r.l.
- Website
- https://greenindependence.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Green Independence is an Italian climate tech startup developing the New Artificial Leaf (NAL), a multifunctional solar panel that simultaneously generates electricity, purifies water, and produces green hydrogen, targeting industrial enterprises, utilities, mobility infrastructure, and energy communities.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Green Independence industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Clean Energy Technology / Multifunctional Solar Systems
- NAICS
- Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)
- SIC
- Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Water Supply (4941)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Advanced Treatment & Purification Utilities (MF/UF, RO, AOP, UV) (EUANAGAD), Membranes, Consumables & Chemicals (Elements, Antiscalants, Cleaning) (EUANAFAJ)
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Where Green Independence is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Brindisi
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Green Independence business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- NAL Hardware Sales: Sale of New Artificial Leaf (NAL) panels - multifunctional solar devices that generate electricity, purify water, and produce green hydrogen.
- Solar Water Purification Module (S-WPM) Sales: Sale of solar-powered water purification modules for wastewater treatment and seawater desalination.
- Electrochemical Module (ECM) Sales: Sale of electrochemical modules for green hydrogen production via water electrolysis powered by solar energy.
- Professional Services and POC: Proof-of-concept (POC) projects with enterprise partners such as SNAM, providing customization and implementation services.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels9 records
Green Independence product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Green Independence designs, develops, and sells the New Artificial Leaf (NAL), a proprietary multifunctional solar panel that simultaneously generates electricity, purifies wastewater/desalinates seawater, and produces green hydrogen via on-panel electrochemistry. The company sells the NAL along with two integrated modules — the Solar Water Purification Module (S-WPM, branded Soleidon) and the Electrochemical Module (ECM) — directly to enterprise customers, and supports deployments with proof-of-concept and customization services.
Product overview
Green Independence offers a portfolio of three integrated core products centered on the New Artificial Leaf (NAL) technology. The NAL is a multifunctional solar panel that combines photovoltaics and electrochemistry to generate electricity, purify water, and produce green hydrogen from a single device. The product line includes: (1) the New Artificial Leaf (NAL) as the primary platform, (2) the Solar Water Purification Module (Soleidon/S-WPM) for water treatment and desalination, and (3) the Electrochemical Module (ECM) for green hydrogen production. Together, these products provide a complete solution for local, renewable energy and clean water generation suitable for remote areas and industrial applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- New Artificial Leaf (NAL): A multifunctional solar panel that harnesses solar energy three times (X3) more than a standard photovoltaic panel. Produces electrical energy from the sun, purifies wastewater and desalinizes seawater, and directly stores energy through green hydrogen production.
- Soleidon (S-WPM)
- ECM (Elettrochimico Module)
Products and services
- New Artificial Leaf (NAL) A proprietary multifunctional solar panel that combines photovoltaic and electrochemical innovations to deliver roughly three times (X3) the solar-energy output of conventional photovoltaic panels. In a single device it generates electricity from sunlight, purifies wastewater and desalinates seawater, and produces green hydrogen directly via on-panel electrochemistry. Designed as a modular, grid-independent unit for deployment at industrial sites, infrastructure nodes, energy communities, and remote residential clusters.
- Soleidon (Solar Water Purification Module — S-WPM) Solar-powered water purification module that provides an effective and sustainable method for treating wastewater and desalinating seawater by leveraging solar energy. Reported to use approximately twenty times less energy than reverse-osmosis systems by reusing dissipated heat from the photovoltaic layer. Sold to industrial customers, utilities, and energy-community buyers seeking localized clean water production.
- Electrochemical Module (ECM) Electrochemical module that uses water electrolysis powered by solar energy as the primary source to produce green hydrogen. Targets a 1 €/kg green hydrogen production cost and supports on-site hydrogen generation for industrial processes, mobility refueling, and energy storage applications.
- Proof-of-Concept and Customization Services Professional services offering proof-of-concept (POC) projects, customization, and on-site implementation support for enterprise partners, exemplified by the POC engagement with SNAM following the OPEN Italy 2020 win. Targeted at industrial customers and infrastructure operators deploying NAL-based systems.
Quantifiable outcome
- 3x more solar energy than conventional photovoltaic panels
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Green Independence
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Green Independence technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Green Independence partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SNAMcoreGreen Independence won OPEN Italy 2020 and partnered with SNAM on a proof-of-concept (POC) project. SNAM is a major Italian energy infrastructure company, and this partnership represents a core strategic relationship for testing and validating NAL technology in real-world applications.
- Politecnico di MilanocorePolitecnico di Milano, a leading Italian technical university, is a key research and academic partner supporting Green Independence's technology development.
- CETMAminorCETMA (Centro di Ricerca Europeo di Tecnologie, Design e Materiali) is a research center that collaborates with Green Independence on technology development.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreGreen Independence was selected for the AWS Clean Energy Accelerator, providing access to AWS cloud infrastructure, mentorship, and the AWS partner ecosystem to scale their clean energy technology.
- Acea and DeloittecoreGreen Independence was selected for the GreenHydrogenTech Accelerator run by Acea (Italian utility) and Deloitte (consulting), providing strategic mentorship and market access in the green hydrogen sector.
- EDP (Energy Starter)minorGreen Independence participated in EDP's Energy Starter 2022 program focused on hydrogen and renewable energy, gaining visibility and market connections in the energy sector.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Green Independence competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Enapter: Manufacturer of modular anion-exchange membrane electrolyzers for small-to-medium scale green hydrogen. Comparable via its modular, distributed hydrogen production philosophy that complements intermittent renewables and targets similar industrial and off-grid use cases.
- Sunfire: German electrolyzer company producing industrial-scale green hydrogen using alkaline and solid oxide electrolysis. Comparable in targeting industrial offtakers for green hydrogen supply and in competing for EU-funded industrial decarbonization projects.
- Malta Inc. Developer of pumped heat thermal storage and integrated renewable energy storage solutions. Comparable as a deeptech startup addressing storage and dispatchability of renewable energy for industrial customers, complementary to Green Independence's hydrogen-based storage leg.
- Heliogen: US-based concentrated solar technology company targeting industrial heat and green hydrogen production using solar thermal. Comparable in using solar as the primary driver for hard-to-abate industrial decarbonization and hydrogen, though using CSP rather than PV-electrochemistry.
Direct peers
- SOURCE Global: Producer of solar-powered atmospheric water generators that produce drinking water from sunlight and air. Closest functional analog to Green Independence's Soleidon/S-WPM in delivering solar-powered clean water from a single integrated device.
- SunGreenH2: Italy-based deeptech startup producing green hydrogen directly from solar PV using proprietary electrochemistry. Closest functional analog to Green Independence's NAL on the solar-to-hydrogen leg, sharing target cost discipline and Italian/European industrial customer base.
Broad incumbents
- Bloom Energy: US-listed provider of solid oxide fuel cell systems for distributed power generation and, increasingly, hydrogen production. Comparable as a distributed, behind-the-meter energy and hydrogen platform targeting industrial and data center customers.
- Plug Power: US-listed green hydrogen ecosystem company building electrolyzers, hydrogen production, and refueling infrastructure. Comparable as a broad hydrogen incumbent targeting industrial offtakers and mobility infrastructure customers similar to Green Independence's segments.
- First Solar: US-listed thin-film PV manufacturer with utility-scale and industrial solar offerings. Comparable as an established industrial-grade solar technology supplier competing for the same decarbonization-driven capital allocations.
- LONGi Green Energy: World's largest solar PV manufacturer. Comparable as the dominant incumbent supplying the underlying photovoltaic modules Green Independence integrates into NAL and as the benchmark for solar cost-efficiency claims.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Green Independence social profiles
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Green Independence leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Green Independence funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors3 records
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Green Independence M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Green Independence
What does Green Independence do?
Green Independence designs, develops, and sells the New Artificial Leaf (NAL), a proprietary multifunctional solar panel that simultaneously generates electricity, purifies wastewater/desalinates seawater, and produces green hydrogen via on-panel electrochemistry. The company sells the NAL along with two integrated modules — the Solar Water Purification Module (S-WPM, branded Soleidon) and the Electrochemical Module (ECM) — directly to enterprise customers, and supports deployments with proof-of-concept and customization services.
Is Green Independence a public or private company?
Green Independence is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Green Independence founded?
Green Independence was founded in 2020. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Green Independence based?
Green Independence is headquartered in Brindisi, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Green Independence make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. NAL Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are solar Water Purification Module (S-WPM) Sales, electrochemical Module (ECM) Sales and professional Services and POC.
Who are Green Independence's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Enapter, Sunfire, Malta Inc. and Heliogen. Direct peers are SOURCE Global and SunGreenH2. Broad incumbents are Bloom Energy, Plug Power, First Solar and LONGi Green Energy.
Does Green Independence have an API?
No public API is recorded for Green Independence.
What industry is Green Independence in?
Green Independence's product category is Clean Energy Technology / Multifunctional Solar Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUACALAJ, Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro), with a secondary code of EUANAGAD, Advanced Treatment & Purification Utilities (MF/UF, RO, AOP, UV). Its NAICS code is 221114 and its SIC code is 4991.