Hydro Wind Energy
Hydro Wind Energy is a technology startup focused on developing innovative solutions to address three major global challenges: providing low-cost clean electricity, enabling grid-scale energy storage, and facilitating seawater desalination. The company harnesses offshore wind power through vertical axis wind rotors and offshore-based kite systems to generate electricity. Additionally, Hydro Wind Energy has developed QuenchSea, the world's only low-cost handheld seawater desalination device, aimed at humanitarian applications and the marine sector. Their OceanHydro system combines offshore altitude wind power with subsea oceanic pressure to offer reliable, low-cost clean electricity and energy storage. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in London, United Kingdom, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Hydro Wind Energy has raised over $50 million in funding, with investors including Global Emerging Markets and Techstars. The team comprises approximately 20 employees, including CEO Lee King, CTO Hayk Vasilyan, and Chief Innovation Officer Maryam Hassani. The company is committed to creating a substantial contribution to the welfare of humanity by developing breakthrough technologies in the energy sector.