PVT Clean Energy

PVT Clean Energy LLC is a renewable energy startup founded in 2020 that specializes in the commercialization of energy harvesting technologies, including solar and geothermal power. The company develops building-integrated photovoltaic thermal (BIPVT) systems and passive heat exchange solutions designed to provide efficient, affordable, and environmentally friendly energy for residential and commercial buildings. Their technical approach integrates advanced materials, structural design, and smart thermal management systems. Operating from a lab facility in Poughkeepsie, New York, the team combines expertise from academia and industry to advance innovations in renewable energy and sustainable construction materials.

The firm partners with federal agencies to address energy challenges in agriculture and infrastructure. Notably, they have received SBIR Phase I awards from NASA to design lightweight mounting systems for photovoltaic arrays and from the USDA NIFA to develop solar-geothermal greenhouse technologies for sustainable, zero-emission plant production. By focusing on systems that improve energy harvesting efficiency, enable controlled environment agriculture, and reduce installation complexity compared to traditional HVAC systems, PVT Clean Energy aims to help customers decrease utility costs and improve energy independence. Their work is supported by proprietary research in material behavior, lattice structures, and building-integrated systems.