In 2000, ADA Technologies received funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a non-carbon sorbent that could be used for mercury emission control from coal fired power plants while preserving fly ash use as a portland cement extender. ADA worked extensively with Denver based CH2M Hill to tailor the product for use in the utility boiler market.
In 2003, Amended Silicates was formally established as a joint venture between ADA Technologies and CH2M HILL focused on piloting, improving and bringing to market the Amended Silicates product. In June 2009, the company received Series A venture financing which was followed by a B round in fall of 2010. The financing will transition the product to the marketplace and provide multiple demonstrations in relevant power plant settings.
The company name was changed from Amended Silicates, Inc. to Novinda Corp. in late 2009. The name Novinda was created from a combination of “novus,” the Latin root for innovation, and the word “industry” to reflect the company’s commitment to bringing innovative solutions to the utility industry.
