The startup manufactures electricity harvesting systems that convert waste industrial heat and excess process steam into carbon-free electricity, enhancing energy efficiency in industrial processes and engine exhausts. This technology enables businesses to lower fuel and power costs while improving sustainability and reducing emissions.
Funding
$430K 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 generate significant waste heat and excess steam, which is often released into the environment without being utilized. This represents a loss of potential energy and contributes to increased carbon emissions and reduced overall energy efficiency.
Solution
ZPE Ltd provides energy recovery systems that convert waste industrial heat and excess process steam into carbon-free electricity. Their patented AXIALenergy® steam engine technology captures waste heat, which is then used to drive an 8-cylinder engine connected to an alternator, generating AC electrical power. This electricity can be used in various industrial applications, increasing energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and improving sustainability. The systems offer a cost-effective model with a payback period of 1 to 3 years, providing energy security and reducing reliance on traditional fuel sources.
Target Audience
ZPE's primary customers are industrial companies across various sectors seeking to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and achieve sustainability targets, including those in processing plants and marine-based applications.
Features
- Patented AXIALenergy® steam engine technology for waste heat recovery
- Converts up to 15% of waste heat/available steam into electricity
- 8-cylinder steam engine connected to an alternator for AC power generation
- Turnkey system with bespoke options to meet customer needs
- Non-intrusive retro-fit design suitable for a wide range of operating conditions
- Achieves approximately 1,750,000 kWh per AXIAL engine per year
- Reduces CO2 emissions by approximately 400 tons per engine per annum
- UK and international patents