Sapphire Technologies develops FreeSpin® in-line turboexpanders that convert wasted pressure energy from natural gas and hydrogen processes into clean electricity, generating up to 2.6 GWh annually. This technology enables industrial applications to reduce carbon emissions by offsetting electrical costs and improving overall plant efficiency.
Funding
$10M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many industrial processes, particularly those involving natural gas and hydrogen, release significant amounts of pressure energy that is typically wasted. This wasted energy contributes to carbon emissions and reduces overall plant efficiency.
Solution
Sapphire Technologies offers FreeSpin® in-line turboexpanders designed to capture and convert wasted pressure energy from natural gas and hydrogen processes into clean electricity. These systems are integrated directly into existing infrastructure to harness the energy released during pressure reduction, transforming it into a usable power source. By recovering this otherwise lost energy, the technology reduces carbon emissions by offsetting electrical costs and improving overall plant efficiency. The FreeSpin® system enables companies to achieve environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals while demonstrating strong financial returns.
Target Audience
The primary customers are industrial facilities in the natural gas, hydrogen, and related sectors seeking to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and generate clean electricity from wasted pressure.
Features
- In-line turboexpanders that convert wasted pressure into clean electricity
- Generates up to 2.6 GWh of clean energy annually per system
- Reduces carbon emissions, offsetting the equivalent of 2,000 tons of CO2e per year
- Designed for seamless integration into existing natural gas and hydrogen processes
- Zero fuel and zero emissions power generation
- Real-time monitoring and control systems for optimized performance