Climate tech companies develop technologies to help mitigate or adapt to the effects of climate change. Most climate tech startups are focused on mitigating rising emissions through decarbonization technologies and processes. Applications within this vertical include renewable energy generation, long-duration energy storage, the electrification of transportation, agricultural innovations, industrial process improvements and mining technologies. Berlin-based climate tech company ZOLAR, for example, is the developer of a solar system discovery platform that helps homeowners become energy independent. The VC-backed startup offers solar and battery storage systems including installation for residential homes, empowering homeowners to produce their own green electricity.