Solarflux develops the FOCUS, a solar parabolic dish concentrator that utilizes dual-axis tracking and an innovative optical design to maximize thermal energy capture, achieving high conversion efficiency without the losses associated with electricity generation. This technology provides a cost-effective solution for diverse applications, including industrial process heat and water purification, addressing the significant demand for clean thermal energy in global energy consumption.
Funding
$650K 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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Problem
A significant portion of global energy consumption is in the form of heat, yet clean and cost-effective solutions for generating thermal energy remain limited. Existing solar energy technologies often suffer from inefficiencies due to electricity conversion or high production costs, hindering their widespread adoption for applications like industrial process heat and water purification.
Solution
Solarflux's FOCUS is a solar parabolic dish concentrator designed to maximize thermal energy capture with high conversion efficiency. The system utilizes dual-axis tracking to optimize solar irradiance capture throughout the year. By directly concentrating thermal energy, the FOCUS avoids losses associated with electricity generation, resulting in a highly efficient system. The FOCUS is designed for minimal Levelized Cost of Heat (LCOH) using resilient, low-cost metal components and streamlined installation and calibration processes.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes industries requiring process heat, facilities needing space heating and cooling, and organizations involved in water desalination and purification, as well as remote and distributed power applications.
Features
- Dual-axis tracking system for maximizing solar energy capture
- Parabolic dish concentrator design for efficient thermal energy conversion
- Constructed from environmentally resilient, low-cost metal components
- Mast-mounted design for land efficiency
- Streamlined installation and auto-calibration process
- Designed for autonomous operation with remote supervision and minimal maintenance