Holcomb Energy Systems

What Holcomb Energy Systems does

Holcomb Energy Systems (HES) is a privately held research and development company founded in 2007 by Dr. Robert Holcomb MD, Ph.D. and Ellen Sue Holcomb. It develops a proprietary solid-state power generation technology branded the Holcomb Energy System, which the company describes as harnessing electron spin in iron atoms within electrical steel to generate electricity, with magnetic domains aligned and relaxed 250 times per second to produce a "magnification effect" yielding more electrical output than the input required to run the system. The firm has invested over 15 years in R&D and holds 7 international patents protecting the core mechanism.

HES's product portfolio comprises three offerings: the HES In-Line Power Generator (ILPG), which the company claims can magnify true electric power from any source to reduce power bills and carbon footprint by up to 80%; the HES Stand-Alone Power Generation System, which operates independently of any outside power source in a self-looping, self-regenerating fashion; and the HES Phase Converter, which converts single or split-phase power to three-phase while magnifying output up to 500%. All products are solid-state with no moving parts, produce zero emissions, require no fuel, and have been safety-approved to UL and National Electric Code standards, with the Self Powering Generator independently witness-verified by SGS. Only one commercial pilot has been disclosed — at a Florida Power & Light (FPL) 5,000 sq ft commercial facility in southwest Florida, where the ILPG reportedly demonstrated 205% average daily efficiency.

The company operates with 11-50 employees, is founder-owned with no institutional or venture capital backing disclosed, and is associated with an Irish-domiciled entity (Holcomb Scientific Research) for IP protection, alongside a US operating LLC (Holcomb Energy Systems LLC) referenced from Sarasota, Florida. Go-to-market is structured around a manufacturing and global distribution partnership with Astra Energy, Inc., formalized in February 2022, covering residential, industrial, and commercial sectors. The revenue model is hardware sales through this channel partner; pricing is not publicly disclosed, although the company claims a generation cost of approximately $20/MWh versus a $100/MWh median LCOE for conventional low-carbon technologies. Target customer segments span a deliberately horizontal set: residential, commercial buildings, transportation, consumer electronics, grid infrastructure, power plant retrofits, industrial three-phase applications, and rural/underserved geographies.

Name

Holcomb Energy Systems

Legal name

Holcomb Energy Systems LLC

Website

https://holcombenergysystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Holcomb Energy Systems develops a patented solid-state, zero-emission power generation technology that uses electron spin in electrical steel, and targets residential, commercial, transportation, grid, and consumer electronics markets through a hardware sales model and a manufacturing partnership with Astra Energy, Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clean Energy Power Generation Equipment

NAICS

Other Electric Power Generation (221118)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUAMAOAF

Renewable Power Electronics & Advanced Inverters R&D (SiC/GaN, Grid-Forming, HVDC Converter Tech)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Renewable Energy Technology Innovation (R&D & Emerging Tech)

SECONDARYIMAGADAK

Power Electronics for Industrial Heating (Induction/dielectric heating power supplies)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Industrial Power Electronics (Inverters, Converters, UPS, Power Supplies)

SECONDARYEUAFAIAF

Solid-State Transformers (SST) & Power Electronic Transformers

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Energy Storage & Grid Flexibility (Batteries, Hydrogen Storage, Demand Response)/Grid-Forming Inverters, Power Electronics & PCS

SECONDARYEUAMAIAD

Power Electronics & Grid-Forming Controls (Inverters, STATCOM/SVC, HVDC, FACTS)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Renewable Grid Integration & Interconnection (Power Electronics, SCADA, Forecasting)

Keywords

• Solid-state power generation
• Clean energy systems
• Self-sustaining generators
• Power magnification technology
• Zero-emission power

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarasota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. HES Hardware Sales: Sale of Holcomb Energy System power generation units including the In-Line Power Generator, Stand-Alone Power Generation System, and Phase Converter. Manufacturing and distribution being handled through partnership with Astra Energy, Inc.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Holcomb Energy Systems develops and sells solid-state, zero-emission power generation hardware based on its patented Holcomb Energy System (HES) technology. The technology harnesses electron spin in iron atoms within electrical steel, producing a self-sustaining magnification effect that generates more electrical output than the power required to run the system itself. The product portfolio comprises three units: the HES In-Line Power Generator (magnifies power from any existing source), the HES Stand-Alone Power Generation System (operates independently of any outside power source), and the HES Phase Converter (converts single-phase to three-phase power with up to 500% magnification).

Product overview

Holcomb Energy Systems offers a portfolio of solid-state, zero-emission power generation products centered on the patented Holcomb Energy System (HES) technology. The core HES technology harnesses electron spin in electrical steel to generate electricity without fuel. The product line consists of three main offerings: the HES In-Line Power Generator (ILPG) for magnifying power from existing sources, the HES Stand-Alone Power Generation System for independent self-sustaining operation, and the HES Phase Converter for converting and boosting three-phase power. All products share the fundamental HES solid-state platform—featuring no moving parts, silent operation, zero emissions, and point-of-use deployment capabilities across residential, commercial, transportation, and grid applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HES In-Line Power Generator (ILPG): Capable of magnifying true electric power from any source to multiple times the power input. Can increase usable true power for homes, apartments, factories, and office buildings, reducing power bills and carbon footprints by up to 80%.
• HES Stand-Alone Power Generation System
• HES Phase Converter

Products and services

• HES In-Line Power Generator (ILPG) Solid-state power generator that magnifies true electric power from any existing source to multiple times the power input. Designed for homes, apartments, factories, and office buildings, with claimed reductions in power bills and carbon footprints of up to 80%.
• HES Stand-Alone Power Generation System Solid-state power generation system that operates independently of any outside power source in a self-looping, self-regenerating fashion, powering itself while simultaneously powering any size electric load. Scalable for residential, commercial, transportation, consumer electronics, and grid applications.
• HES Phase Converter Solid-state device that converts single or split-phase power into three-phase power while simultaneously magnifying power output by up to 500%. Tuneable without computers, rectifiers, or inverters, providing clean point-of-use three-phase power for industrial and commercial demand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Power bills and carbon footprint reduced by up to 80%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Astra Energy, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 February 2022Holcomb Energy Systems joined with Astra Energy, Inc. to manufacture and distribute the Holcomb Energy System In-Line Power Generator. This partnership enables the technology to be made available in residential, industrial, and commercial sectors worldwide.
• SGScoreOthersThe HES's Self Powering Generator (SPG) was witness verified by SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, as independently powering a 12,000 square foot research and development center without any external fuel source.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: ABB is a global supplier of power electronics, drives, transformers, and grid integration equipment. Several HES-claimed applications (solid-state transformers, grid deployment, industrial power conversion) sit squarely within ABB's portfolio.
• Generac Power Systems: Generac is a leading US manufacturer of backup and prime power generation equipment (residential, commercial, industrial). It is a broad incumbent in the same customer segments HES targets with the In-Line Power Generator and Stand-Alone system.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric provides power distribution, energy management, and industrial automation solutions globally. It is a broad incumbent addressing the same residential, commercial, and industrial customer segments HES targets with energy management and power quality products.
• Eaton: Eaton manufactures power electronics, switchgear, and power management solutions consumed by utilities, commercial, and industrial customers. It overlaps with HES's grid infrastructure and industrial phase-conversion use cases at the power electronics level.
• Cummins: Cummins designs and manufactures power generation systems, including standby and prime generators, for industrial, commercial, and residential customers. It is a broad incumbent in the same end-markets HES targets with the Stand-Alone Power Generation System.
• Tesla Energy: Tesla's Energy business (Powerwall, Megapack, Solar Roof) sells distributed power generation and storage to residential, commercial, and utility customers. It is a broad incumbent competing for the same point-of-use power thesis and budget allocations.
• Caterpillar (Electric Power Division): Caterpillar's Electric Power division supplies diesel and gas generator sets and integrated power solutions for commercial, industrial, and utility customers. It is a broad incumbent in distributed power generation that HES would compete against for the same budgets.

Direct peers

• Bloom Energy: Bloom Energy manufactures solid-state fuel cell power generation systems for commercial and industrial customers. It is a direct analogue: a solid-state distributed power platform with a technology differentiation narrative, sold into similar commercial and industrial customer segments.

Emerging players

• SolarEdge Technologies: SolarEdge manufactures power optimizers, inverters, and storage solutions for distributed solar and energy management. It overlaps with HES at the power electronics and residential/commercial energy management level.
• Enphase Energy: Enphase designs microinverters and energy management technology for residential and commercial solar-plus-storage. It is an emerging player in distributed power electronics with a similar point-of-use deployment model and customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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