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Sitkana

Constant, reliable tidal energy that lowers energy costs and increases resiliency for coastal people.

The Sitkana TES (Tidal Energy System) converts flowing water into useable electricity. Submerged underwater, a Sitkana turbine spins with the current, generating electricity as predictable as the tides. Their mission is to support coastal communities in the fjords of Southeast Alaska ridding them of their dependence on diesel fueled generators. Sitkana's mission is to bring clean, renewable energy to communities worldwide.

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Their Impact
SDG 7.2

Increase Global Percentage of Renewable Energy

Our Impact
150%

Seed-round Investment Raised!

The Challenge

Hard Refresh stumbled upon Sitkana as an early pre-seed eco-tech start up in need of a web presence that would convey their mission and help them raise their initial round of investment.

Our Approach

When we heard about Sitkana's mission we decided to offer them a starter website at zero cost. We were confident that we could build them their first website that would showcase who they were, what they're about and craft a website that told their story and created opportunities to collect data for their investors.

Results

Our collaborative efforts resulted in Sitkana closing its first pre-seed round within a month of the website launch. But there are more - in addition to their successful fundraising round, Sitkana.com can proudly claim the title of having the most energy-efficient website in their sector. We created a website at least half the size of their closest competitor, making it impressively sustainable.

In designing a website for our ocean energy startup, Hard Refresh drew on their personal connection to the tides of Puget Sound with unique tide chart page dividers. This detail created an authenticity that could only come from direct experience, passion, and creativity. We connected with Hard Refresh when we needed a website to present to potential customers & investors. Their professional and high-quality work helped convince several individuals to invest, which provided a runway for us to build & grow. We were very lucky to meet them when we did! Lance McMullen, Sitkana

Lance, Founder

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