The startup develops concentrated solar power technology combined with affordable heat storage to provide clean heat and electricity for industrial applications. This solution enables businesses to lower carbon emissions and mitigate the risks associated with energy price fluctuations while integrating seamlessly into existing energy systems.
Funding
$5.2M 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 rely on fossil fuels for heat generation, contributing to carbon emissions and exposing businesses to volatile energy prices. Existing renewable energy solutions may not seamlessly integrate into established industrial systems or provide consistent heat output.
Solution
Suncom Energy offers a concentrated solar thermal (CST) solution, called SunFleet, designed to provide a reliable and sustainable heat source for industrial applications. The SunFleet system utilizes parabolic mirrors to concentrate sunlight, heating a heat transfer fluid that can be used directly or stored in a thermal energy storage tank (SunTES). This modular, plug-and-play system integrates into existing infrastructure, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and shielding businesses from energy price fluctuations. The SunFleet is available in different series (H100, H300, and H475) to meet the specific temperature requirements of diverse industrial processes.
Target Audience
Suncom Energy's primary customers are industrial businesses seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and energy costs by transitioning to renewable heat sources. These include companies in the food production, beverage, paper, textile, and chemical processing industries.
Features
- Patented SunArc module with parabolic mirrors for efficient solar heat concentration
- SunTES thermal energy storage for continuous heat supply, even during periods of low sunlight
- Plug-and-play design for seamless integration with existing industrial systems
- Modular and scalable architecture to match varying energy demands
- H100 Series for low-temperature applications (0-100°C), such as pasteurization and greenhouse heating
- H300 Series for medium-temperature applications (100-300°C), such as brewing and textile dyeing
- H475 Series for high-temperature applications (300-475°C), such as chemical processing and industrial baking
- Advanced sun-tracking system to maximize solar energy capture