This startup develops a hard-tech platform that integrates into both brownfield and greenfield facilities, providing temperatures up to 400°C for low to medium-heat applications and pre-heating for high-temperature processes in industries like cement, steel, and mining. By enabling these sectors to transition from carbon-intensive heat sources to alternative energy, the company aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions and operational costs.
Funding
$5.9M 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many industries rely on carbon-intensive heat sources for low to medium-heat applications and pre-heating for high-temperature processes, contributing significantly to carbon emissions and operational costs. Transitioning to alternative energy sources can be challenging due to integration complexities and the need for adaptable solutions.
Solution
SolarSteam provides a renewable heat solution for industrial clients, enabling them to reduce carbon emissions while lowering costs. The company's concentrated solar generators can work alongside existing boilers, providing supplementary renewable heat, or as new 100% renewable systems. The technology uses lightweight curved mirrors inside a transparent enclosure to concentrate the sun’s energy onto a receiver, heating fluids for industrial, agricultural, and district heating and cooling applications. The system's modular design allows for simple shipping, commissioning, scalability, and maintenance, while automated controls and remote monitoring facilitate easy integration into existing building management systems.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes industrial and institutional clients in sectors like cement, steel, and mining seeking to reduce carbon emissions and operational costs through renewable heat solutions.
Features
- Hybrid integration with existing boiler systems for supplementary renewable heat
- Modular design for simple shipping, commissioning, and scalability
- Adaptable design for extreme climates using a transparent membrane enclosure
- Automated single-axis solar tracking and remote monitoring and control
- Design for Manufacturing, Shipping, and Assembly (DfMSA) principles for efficient production and logistics
- Integration of AI and Machine Learning for automated controls and optimized performance
- Ability to integrate into both brownfield and greenfield facilities