Our rapidly evolving industrial base is power hungry. 

From the widespread “electrification of everything”, to the proliferation of data centers that are fueling the AI revolution, our energy needs have never been greater — or increasing so quickly. Following decades of essentially flat annual electricity growth in the United States, demand has surged in recent years and is projected to rise by nearly 16% by 2030.

Electricity is a critical component of growth and innovation across all major sectors of our economy. But with an aging electrical grid already pushed to its limits and consumption growing exponentially, the balance of supply and demand is nearing a breaking point. Our existing electrical infrastructure can’t be upgraded fast enough and legacy temporary power solutions are too expensive and unscalable. Fortunately, the massive declines in battery costs and the advancements in AI present an opportunity for a new, far-superior model. 

Anode is pioneering the technologies and business model innovations needed to create a new paradigm for on-demand energy delivery. The company’s mobile battery energy storage system (mBESS) technology and AI-powered microgrid service provides an efficient, reliable, and scalable solution for customers that rely on temporary power, including data center owners, EV/AV fleet operators, general contractors, utilities, large event producers, and more. 

Demand for flexible grid-independent power is well-established. Everyone knows (and likely loathes) the roar and exhaust of fossil-fuel-burning generators, which provide temporary and back-up power to critical infrastructure and operations across a wide number of industries. Until very recently, generators were the only option for temporary power, leaving customers without a choice. But a major transition is underway. Compact, power and energy dense, mobile batteries offer an alternative solution — one that happens to be cleaner, quieter, more reliable, and more cost effective. Anode is accelerating this transition and pioneering a new category of mobile energy infrastructure. 

Today, Eclipse is proud to announce that we’ve led the company’s $9M seed round. 

Anode’s founding team has extensive experience across battery manufacturing, EV technology, autonomous systems, and clean energy finance, uniquely positioning the company to bridge the gaps in existing electrical infrastructure. With a vertically integrated business model that combines purpose-built hardware, proprietary software, and AI-powered services, Anode’s on-demand mobile microgrids dramatically lower the cost of grid-independent energy, accelerating electrification and increasing resiliency as part of nationwide reindustrialization efforts.  

I’m inspired by the commitment and conviction of Anode’s team and believe Co-Founders Paul Huelskamp and Eric Hanson have the unique combination of firsthand experience, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of customer pain points to quickly execute Anode’s bold vision. 

A more robust, reliable, and resilient energy resource portfolio is directly tied to economic strength and national security. Eclipse believes that creating power capacity that can adapt and grow with our needs requires multiple solutions, and this is represented in the founders we partner with. From the trailblazing efforts of renewable energy startups like Tandem PV and The Nuclear Company, to next-generation energy storage solutions like Peak Energy, and now to flexible, on-demand microgrid solutions like Anode. The company represents a critical node in the U.S.’ expanding energy ecosystem, and the Eclipse team is thrilled to be working with them. 

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