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29 January 2026 Leeds, United Kingdom As utilities across North America grapple with rising demand and long transmission upgrade timelines, the question is no longer whether new capacity is needed, but how quickly it can be delivered. AssetCool, a UK-based deep tech company, recently completed a major field milestone in close collaboration with Hydro-Québec, demonstrating a drone-enabled power line robot capable of applying advanced capacity enhancing coatings directly to ove

19 January 2026 Leeds, United Kingdom AssetCool, a deep tech company accelerating grid capacity through robotics-deployed photonic coatings, has been recognised by Sifted as one of Europe’s fastest-growing startups in 2025, ranking 15th overall among companies that more than doubled their headcount over the past year. The annual Sifted analysis highlights 102 European startups demonstrating exceptional hiring momentum, reflecting strong commercial traction, investor confidenc

6 January 2026 AssetCool today announced the appointment of Prasad Pachegaokar as Vice President of Marketing & Business Development (India), as the company expands its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing power markets. Prasad will lead the establishment of AssetCool India and support the deployment of the company’s grid robotics and coating technologies across critical energy infrastructure. He brings extensive experience in market development, partnerships and sc

US/Leeds, UK 14th of January, 2026 AssetCool today announced the appointment of Steve Hambric as Chief Commercial Officer, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it expands commercial operations and utility partnerships across North America. Hambric brings more than 20 years of experience across the grid and utility sectors, with a proven track record of commercializing advanced grid technologies and scaling partnerships with transmission and distribution utilities. I

7th January 2025 AssetCool today announced the expansion of its U.S. operations, strengthening its presence in North America with the addition of senior leadership to support commercial growth, utility partnerships and large-scale deployment.  The expansion comes at a pivotal moment for the U.S. power sector. Rapid growth in data centers, electrification and industrial demand is placing unprecedented pressure on existing transmission and distribution infrastructure. AssetCool

November 2025 Leeds, UK ​ AssetCool, a company developing the technology to robotically upgrade overhead transmission lines, has been awarded £950,000 through Innovate UK Investor Partnerships Programme to broaden its ambitious portfolio of grid robotics innovations. ​ The project will enable AssetCool to transform the way utilities deploy, operate, and maintain transmission infrastructure by driving down the cost and complexity of getting fleets of robots on overhead lines.​

11th November 2025 Leeds, UK ​ AssetCool is proud to announce the launch of its next generation Capacity-1, the next evolution of its flagship robotic platform technology. The Alpha- MK2, builds on the proven success during pilots of the Alpha- MK1, and delivers a sizeable step-change in performance, reliability, and automation as the company scales its offering globally. ​ This milestone underscores AssetCool’s ongoing commitment to continuous product development, innovation

4th November 2025 Dublin, Ireland ​ AssetCool, a UK-based deep-tech company specializing in photonic coatings and advanced robotics for grid optimization, has been named Start-up of the Year 2025 at the Free Electrons Global Energy Innovation Program, the world’s largest energy related open innovation platform connecting start-ups with leading global utilities. ​ The announcement was made during the Grand Finale and Open Day in Dublin, hosted by ESB marking the culmination of

September, 2025 Leeds, United Kingdom ​ AssetCool, a UK-based deep tech company that has developed advanced robotics and photonic coatings for power lines, has announced that Elewit, the technology platform of Redeia (Spain’s transmission system operator), has joined its Series A funding round as a strategic investor. ​ The £10 million round, led by Energy Impact Partners (EIP) with participation from Extantia Capital, Taronga Group, and Mercia Ventures, now includes Elewit a

25th July, 2024 Alberta, Canada ​ AssetCool, a company leading the development of advanced robotics and functional coating technology to automate power line uprating and maintenance for overhead conductors, is excited to announce the successful pilot of its innovative Capacity-N in-situ power line coating platform. This disruptive photonic coating technology, which both reflects solar radiation and emits heat, enables conductors to operate at lower temperatures for a given cu

25th July, 2024 Leeds, United Kingdom ​ AssetCool, a leader in the development of photonic and functional coatings for overhead transmission and distribution lines, is thrilled to announce it has secured £500,000 in funding from the Innovate UK Smart Grant 2024. This grant will be used to accelerate the development of the next generation of in-situ coating robots, enhancing the application of coatings that provide capacity enhancing, anti-corrosion, ice accretion, and corona

June, 2025 Leeds, United Kingdom ​ AssetCool, a deep tech company developing advanced robotics and coatings for power lines, has raised £10M in an oversubscribed Series A round. The round was led by Energy Impact Partners (EIP), with backing from Extantia Capital, Taronga Group, and existing investor Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (via Mercia Ventures). Kero Development Partners and Northern Gritstone also joined the round. ​ “We are laser-focused on doing the hard yards

15th May, 2025 Sindhupalchok District, Nepal ​ AssetCool, a leader in robotic and coating technologies for overhead power lines, has successfully executed a landmark project, implementing its Capacity-N In-Situ Coating Platform for overhead line capacity enhancement in Nepal. This project demonstrates an essential new tool for grid operators in South Asia, especially relevant considering the challenges faced by the power utilities in the region. ​ The initiative involved the

30th October, 2024 United Kingdom ​ AssetCool has achieved a global first in delivering a corona noise mitigation surface treatment to overhead power lines using an innovative fleet of in-situ robotic solutions. The project took place in the United Kingdom in October, on a double-circuit twin conductor transmission line, with robots applying AssetCool SE05 coating. The project included nine kilometres of robot work, estimated at one of the single largest power line robotics p

10th August, 2024 Leeds, United Kingdom ​ AssetCool a leader in the development of functional coatings for overhead conductors, announces the successful demonstration of its latest innovation, SE05. Known for its flagship products SE01 and SE02, which enhance conductor capacity through maximizing solar reflectivity and thermal emissivity, AssetCool now expands its product range with SE05, a platform designed specifically to reduce wet audible noise through superhydrophilicity

25th July, 2024 Leeds, United Kingdom ​ AssetCool, a leader in the development of photonic and functional coatings for overhead transmission and distribution lines, is thrilled to announce it has secured £450,000 in funding from the Innovate UK Energy Catalyst Round 10. This grant will be used to fund demonstration of the next generation of in-situ coating robots, enhancing the application of coatings that provide capacity enhancing, anti-corrosion, ice accretion, and corona

25th July, 2024 Maribor, Slovenia ​ AssetCool, a company leading the development of photonic coatings for overhead conductors, delivers a second successful project of its innovative Capacity-N in-situ coating platform. This disruptive technology, which both reflects solar radiation and emits heat, enables conductors to operate at lower temperatures for a given current level. As a result, it can increase the current carrying capacity of existing overhead transmission and distr