Meet new Israeli startup companies in the Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Conferecne 2011.
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Listed here are some of the innovative Israeli companies that are participating
in the Eilat-Eilot International Renewable Energy Conference. Companies marked with
are already tested and demonstrated in the Eilat-Eilot Validation and Commercialization
Center to be launched during the conference.
AORA
http://www.aora-solar.com/
AORA's
solar tower is a majestic creation that has been erected in the Arava desert in
southern Israel. Based on technology developed at the Weizmann Institute of Science,
combined with the inspiring design of Haim Dotan Ltd. Architects, the 30m high tower
stands adjoining a field of mirrors on 0.5acre (2,000sq.m.) of land at Kibbutz Samar,
outside Eilat. This unit forms a single power module, capable of generating 100kW
electric power in addition to 170kW of thermal power.
MST
http://www.mst-ren.com/
CEO: Dov Raviv
Contact: dov.raviv@mst-ren.com
MST is a leading Solar Energy Company that develops highly efficient Solar Energy
Systems to generate electricity. The Company addresses the needs of the Global Clean
Energy Market by introducing advanced technology to convert solar energy into electricity
at an affordable price.
Our Mission is “To revolutionize energy by providing large scale cost competitive solar power plants”.
MST has successfully developed a comprehensive solar energy system that tracks the sun with high precision and generates electricity efficiently using CPV (Concentrated Photo Voltaics), the technology recognized as "the cutting-edge" in the Solar Energy Industry. MST has a beta site where its system is being monitored and tested.
The Multi-Junction Solar Cells MST uses are highly efficient (37%) and are also used by and suited to the high demands of the Space Industry. The overall MST Solar Power Plant efficiency is today 25% and as current projections indicate that Multi-Junction Cell efficiency will increase to 45% within 5 years, the MST Solar Power Plant efficiency will accordingly achieve approximately 30%.
B-Solar Ltd.
CEO: Dr. Yossi Kofman
Contact: yossi@b-solar.co.il
B-Solar is planning to become a market leader in the solar industry through the production of bifacial PV cells that produce 15-20% more electricity per $1 than the best of breed counterparts.
Advanced Solar Power Ltd.
CEO: Rafi Ridnik,
Contact: rafiridnik@gmail.com
Our goal is to become a leading player in the CSP market. We developed proprietary technology for reliable, efficient and competitive medium to large scale solar power generation plants. Together with a patner offer a unique power generation system (patent pending) avoiding wet cooling, providing flexible sizing and renewable back-up. Innovative (patent pending) receiver which has the potential to revolutionize the CSP market.
Verilite Ltd.
CEO: Eyal Richter
Contact: mr_richt@netvision.net.il
Verilite’s innovative approach yielded a patent pending technology
of flat mirror collectors and a passively cooled central linear cell array that
delivers an unmatched combination of durability, simplicity and low cost. Unlike
other solar energy vendors, Verilite can scale up its production to very large capacities
on demand and without intensive capital investments.
Solaris Synergy
www.solaris-synergy.com
CEO: Yossi Fisher
Contact: yossi@solaris-synergy.com
Solaris Synergy is a developer of advanced cost-effective
photovoltaic technology for medium and large-scale solar power generation. Our brand
new proprietary technology, which integrates a number of innovative mechanical,
optical and thermal solutions, is based on medium-concentration solar units with
photovoltaic elements cooled by evaporation.
The solar units do not obstruct incident sunlight even when they are positioned
next to each other, and can be easily combined together to build an industrial-scale
solar field with maximum area used for sunlight collection. By utilizing our exclusive
evaporation cooling system, we are able to decrease dramatically the temperature
of photovoltaic elements, thereby improving their performance in terms of power
output, life span and stability of operation.
3GSolar
http://3gsolar.com/
3GSolar is a leading developer of solar energy using DSC (dye solar cell) photovoltaic technology with first applications for off-grid rural areas. DSC is a cost-effective alternative to silicon and thin film-based systems, providing an environmentally-friendly solution that produces electricity efficiently even in low light conditions.
SolarEdge Technologies
www.solaredge.com
CEO: Guy Sella
SolarEdge provides groundbreaking distributed Power harvesting and monitoring systems
for Photovoltaics. Our solution maximizes power generation of residential and large-scale
PV sites, while reducing costs and complexities.
Module manufacturers, integrators and installers benefit from constraint-free site
design, full site space utilization, reduced installation time and maintenance cost,
module-level monitoring, improved safety, theft prevention and more. SolarEdge systems
can be easily integrated into modules during the manufacturing process, or installed
on site.
HelioFocus Ltd.
www.heliofocus.com
CEO: Dr. Ory Zik
Contact: ozik@heliofocus.com
HelioFocus is a leader in high-efficiency modular solar
thermal systems. The company focuses on the repowering market where it develops
turn-key equipment to boost existing power plants, mainly coal fired and combined
cycle plants. This market, estimated as $3B in the US southwest, allows the company
to establish its breakthrough technology without reliance on project finance.
HelioFocus HS-100 product, is based on a large, low cost, parabolic dish concentrator
that focuses light onto a receiver that heats air to the temperature and pressure
specification of microturbines. The waste heat of the turbine is used to produce
high quality steam that is fed into the steam cycle of existing power plants. Our
solution is uniquely suited to meet the real estate limitations of existing power
plants while delivering both electricity and steam, reliably and at a competitive
cost.
Pythagoras Solar
http://www.pythagoras-solar.com/
Pythagoras Solar brings together a unique combination
of optics, materials science and advanced simulation techniques to add a new dimension
to solar. Pythagoras empowers the photovoltaic (PV) industry to fully realize the
opportunities of a post grid parity mass market with scalable, adaptable and cost
effective solutions, optimized for a broad range of solar applications. Founded
in December 2006, Pythagoras Solar has offices in California, Israel and China.
SolarOr
http://www.solaror.com/
Contact: solaror@solaror.com
SolarOr's idea is inventing new concept of low concentration and employing prismatic design that can be aninnovative solution for cost reduction, economical pricing, wider installation areas, aesthetic architectural design and realizing isolation still remaining translucency. New innovative design will be presented promising a revolution in BIPV field because of its high efficiency, aesthetic architectural appearance and built-in isolation features.
BrightView
http://www.brightview-sys.com/
BrightView Systems was founded in 2007 to develop and
bring to market process and production optimization technologies for the thin-film
photovoltaic industry to enable solar-cell manufacturers to maximize panel efficiency
and reliability as well as attain high-volume productivity. Implementing BrightView’s
innovative process control solutions will lower $/w production costs and accelerate
the solar industry’s roadmap towards grid parity.
Our breakthrough metrological solutions, which have successfully been beta-tested,
are specifically designed for the photovoltaic market by an experienced, highly-motivated
and creative team. To be one of the first to learn more.
Enstorage
http://www.enstorageinc.com/
Large-Scale Energy-Storage Systems – Technologies and Applications in Israel. Emanuel
Peled, School of Chemistry, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel and Arnon Blum,
Enstorage, Israel. The major demand for large-scale energy storage is in renewable
energy and grid-load leveling Renewable power sources such as wind and solar power
are unpredictable, and tend to increase the voltage variation in an electric grid.
This is especially true for wind power, because of the very large and frequent variations
which reduce the quality of the power.
As a result, there is a limit to the amount of power that can be supplied from wind
farms to the grid. Energy-storage capacity would alleviate this restriction, and
increase the Capacity Value by ensuring steady wind energy output under almost any
conditions. Another important application for the technology of electrical-energy
storage is power-grid load leveling. Load-leveling systems allow utility companies
to build their production infrastructure to meet average, rather than peak demand.
This is done by storing energy produced at off-peak hours for use during peak hours.
There are several technologies for energy storage. These can be divided into three
subgroups: mechanical (pumped hydro, compressed air), electrical (supercapacitors,
superconducting magnets), electrochemical (batteries, flow batteries, hydrogen storage).
The advantages and disadvantages of each technology (cost, energy-conversion efficiency,
potential location, capacity and power) and its application in the implementation
of renewable-energy generators (solar and wind) in Israel will be discussed.
ETV Motors
www.etvmotors.com
Two-thirds of the world's petrol supply goes to transportation. Its use is one of
the major causes of urban and other pollution. The introduction of new technologies
that effectively address these matters is a political, economic and social imperative.
ETV Motors is developing a powertrain technology for
Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs), based on two key elements: a novel gas
micro-turbine generator; and a novel advanced-chemistry battery.
EP3 in its basic form is designed to power a vehicle of 2 to 4 tons (gross vehicle
weight) and to deliver a 50 to 80km pure-electric range. The generator serves as
an on-board charger, providing electrical power to recharge the battery and direct
power to the driving motor. The battery provides power-boosting and the power for
pure electric-drive.
Gas microturbines have substantial inherent advantages but they have downsides as
well, one of which is slowness of response. But in the series-hybrid power-trains
of EREVs, the micro-turbine's functioning is de-coupled from the electrical driving
motor. This series topology enables the power-train to exploit the useful characteristics
of microturbines while overcoming their shortcomings. It is engineered to operate
at its “sweet spot”, ensuring optimal efficiency with constant power. The design
incorporates an external combustor and recuperator, for maximum fuel flexibility
and ultra-low emissions.
Leviathan Energy
http://www.leviathanenergyinc.com/index.php
Leviathan Energy was formed in 2006 in order to supply
innovative, state-of-the-art technologies that will change the fundamentals of the
renewable energy market on a global scale.
By utilizing the physics of fluid dynamics Leviathan has created wind-, hydro-,
and wave-powered products that fundamentally change the economics of investing in
alternative energy technologies in these respective markets.
Leviathan's patented products are simple to install, revolutionary, and cost-effective
beyond any comparable means.
Leviathan's team of experts, each in their respective field, is as valuable as the
products are in contributing to the company's growth and providing its clients with
the best possible solutions to fit their needs. Most of Leviathan's management speak
a number of different languages and possess proven management skills critical to
succeeding in a global market. The company's team combines the best of American
management and Israeli innovation and is committed to supplying our planet with
efficient, innovative, and clean energy.
IQwind
http://www.iqwind.com/
IQwind is an innovator in the wind energy
industry focused on leveraging its unique variable gear technology (IQGear) to significantly
reduce the cost of energy (COE) generated by existing and newly-built wind turbines.
IQgearbox technology is the key component that enables a breakthrough wind turbine
generator design: a variable speed turbine built around a fully-mechanical variable
speed drivetrain.
Variable Wind Solutions
http://www.variable-wind.com/
Variable Wind Solutions helps the wind
industry provide clean, reliable power by offering innovative solutions that enhance
the performance and reliability of wind turbines while reducing their cost and complexity.
The company’s patent-pending VRS voltage regulation solution turns AC generators
into true variable speed machines similar to Permanent Magnet Generators (PMGs)
but at lower cost, weight, and size, and without inverters. When used in small wind
turbines, this eliminates the need for PMGs and inverters that are more expensive
and reduce system efficiency. In large wind turbines, the technology can eliminate
or greatly simplify the gearbox and other maintenance-intensive and expensive components.
The technology improves wind turbine output and efficiency in low, high, and variable-speed
winds, and helps expand the range of locations where wind power can generate electricity.
Winflex
http://unibatt.com/winflex/
Winflex LTD is a start-up company developing and implementing
a unique wind turbine technology in order to manufacture wind turbines and license
Winflex technology for mass production.
The Winflex wind turbine technology is characterized by:
Computerized Electricity Systems (CES)
CEO: Eli Doron
Contact: elidoron@c-e-systems.com
Provider of Smart Energy Management electricity panel as part of the Smart Grid. The system enables users to control locally and remotely electricity usage, get safety electricity features and allow seamless integration of renewable energy source and the electricity grid. Utilities are able to form a demand response management (DRM) and phase balancing of electricity load .
PowerCom
www.powercom.co.il
PowerCom – An Israeli company offering Smart Grid Solutions based
on Smart Metering Technology. The solution includes Advanced Meter management (AMM),
Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) and Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) systems based
on its Dynamic PLC (Power Line Communication) technology. Over the last two years,
PowerCom has been successful in implementing an advanced, reliable and secured DynamicPLC
communication system which enabled the company to present a full system solution
using smart meters, Concentrators and web based software.
The breakthrough was achieved by developing a dynamic PLC modem which allows data
transmission at the low voltage grid lines. The technology allows real time readings
from any smart meters at a distance of up to 2Km of electricity wires , at any world
location in 2-4 seconds. The system speed has been tested in different enlivenments
and times, and the results are excellent.
Greenlet
http://greenlet.net/index
Greenlet Technologies’ mission is to provide a truly scalable energy control for
utilities, energy service companies and customers through the use of enhanced software,
hardware and communications technologies.
Greenlet develops a highly-integrated system for the Smart Grid market, using Internet,
IT and power electronics. Greenlet’s core technology allows fast deployment of peak
shaving and Demand Response programs for customers using small loads without the
need for professional installation, reducing time to market and maximizing cost
cutting for utilities and customers. Our suite is comprised of a central software
application which tracks power consumption, implements load balancing algorithms,
sends commands for power reduction, and calculates the payback customers are eligible
to get for power curtailment.
Leveraging a patent pending AD&R core technology, the solution allows fast deployment
of "Greenlet" units that control electrical loads in an economical fashion, and
most importantly require no professional installation.
GridON
http://www.gridonsystems.com/
Contact: info@gridonsystems.com
GridON™ is offering a smart-grid device that suppresses prospective fault currents on transmission and distribution grids, allowing for continual uninterrupted operation. The Fault Current Limiter (FCL) allows for load and generation growth from both conventional and alternative energy sources on existing networks, while protecting the network from power disruptions and outages. In addition, our FCL’s unique impedance tuning function offers current regulation and reactive power balancing during normal operation. The system offers control, protection, increased grid reliability and efficiency. It extends equipment life and reduces capital expenditure in the range of tens of millions of dollars per substation.
Short circuit current levels are constantly rising as transmission and
distribution networks expand to address increasing energy demand
and connectivity of power generation and intermittent alternative energy sources.
These may result in power disruptions, equipment damage and major outages which
have been estimated to cost billions of dollars per year. In order to reduce fault
current impact, utility operators have to resort to network segmentation and installation
of expensive and lossy protection gear such as series reactors, capacitors, high-rated
breakers and high-impedance transformers. These solutions come at the cost of overall
reduction of energy efficiency and network stability.
Algaenesis
Contact: http://www.algaenesis.com/
The Algaenesis team has developed a series of technological
innovations, representing a paradigm-shift in the commercial microalgae field, now
enabling the production of microalgae at a dramatically lower price than anyone
else in the world.
Seambiotic Ltd.
http://www.seambiotic.com/
Seambiotic is the first company in the world that
is utilizing flue gas from coal burning power stations for algae cultivation. Seambiotic
was founded in 2003 with an objective to grow and process marine microalgae using
a revolutionizing ecologically based environmental system. Our technology and unique
know-how can be profitably exploited in two major areas: Biofuel and Food Additives.
Seambiotic's efforts in cultivating microalgae utilizing flue gas emissions from
power plants is a great step towards the reduction of air pollution and global warming
TransAlgae Ltd.
www.transalgae.com
Meeting the world’s needs for Energy & Feed. TransAlgae’s
vision is to solve the world’s culminating resource crises in both the energy and
food sectors, using efficient, clean and safe algae-based alternatives.
Through its unique technological approach, TransAlgae will be there to provide a
cost-effective alternative solution to decouple quality of life from dependence
on foreign oil imports and carbon dioxide emissions, while also supplying a long-term
solution to the world's needs for sustainable animal feed.
Metrolight
www.metrolight.com
With more than 10 years of experience, operations
in more than 15 countries across the globe, and six patents in 25 countries, Metrolight
is a leader in electronic ballast solutions for HID lighting systems. Over 80% of
the largest lighting fixture OEMs in the U.S. and Europe look to Metrolight for
state-of-the-art engineering that saves them money. We also promote and distribute
our products through a large network of distributors, ESCOs, lightning maintenance
companies, project partners, and lighting agents.
The Metrolight solution goes far beyond standalone ballast. An integrated communication
interface central computer runs sophisticated, yet easy-to-use control software
that enables monitoring the lamp and ballast status, defining schedules for dimming
and switching groups of lamps ON and OFF.
This category of products includes Hardware and software, sensors and interface
boxes, enables connecting the Metrolight Smart Electronic Ballast into a controlled
network and to a central computer.
Phoebus
www.phoebus-energy.com
Phoebus Energy develops and markets an innovative
hybrid water heating system which saves 40-70% of annual fuel consumption and reduces
carbon emissions by 80-90%. The adaptive software provides a visual and accurate
calculation of actual cost savings at the site, while consumers enjoy hot water
no matter what the weather, time of day, or number of users. Flexible business models
are available to drive a quick return on investment.
PowerSines
http://www.powersines.com
PowerSines is a global provider of solutions for energy
efficiency and electrical savings in outdoor lighting, indoor lighting and electric
motor applications. Our energy efficient solutions use patented RightVoltage technology
to supply the right voltage to lighting systems and electric AC motors, resulting
in electrical savings of up to 35% and reduced CO2 emissions of 50%.
E.H.S TECH Ltd
www.ehs-tech.com
Merav Haimov
Contact: office@ehs-tech.com
E.H.S TECH Ltd is the makers of the Vorlon energy saving device, which is already installed at hundreds of sites in Israel in all types of industry, such as food, hotels,construction and many others.
Vorlon is based a development process lasting more
than 10 years.
It provides an energy saving solution for cooling and air conditioning systems of
various sizes, particularly for piston, spiral and screw compressors and all types
of coolers.
Thousands of customers around the world have already installed the system and save electricity costs every year. The innovative Vorlon system operates on the principle of changing the fluid flow profile in the cooling unit, and effective passive heat exchange.
Neo-Urbanist
http://www.neourbanist.com
Contact: Tamar Goldman goldman.tamar@gmail.com
Neo-Urbanist, an eco-city design and development company, intends to preserve all that is great and magnetic about existing cities. The guiding principles they work under include:
The major contribution of our projects is the elimination of gasoline driven vehicles. This will reduce cities' carbon footprint by 70%, reduce fatalities from car accidents, and reduce time spent in transit.
The first project, planed to be developed in Israel, will serve as a model Eco-city from which technologies, principles and characteristics can be replicated and implemented world wide in new and existing cities.
