Nominated innovations
1000 innovative clean energy solutions and > 10 framework explorers with the potential to deliver close to three gigatonnes of avoided emissions by 2030
Intelligent Solar Tracking System Technology
Solar PV’s generation capacity relies on receiving solar radiation. Traditional photovoltaic generating plants install crystalline silicon panels in a fixed base so that the panels are at a constant angle relative to solar trajectory.
Intelligent solar tracking system technology innovated by Huangshan Runsol, uses an intelligent tracking remote control to rotate solar PV panels automatically with the movements of the sun. Thus, the solar panel’s generating capacity was enhanced by enabling its surface to receive much more solar radiation. This technology extensively applies to solar PVs installed in fish ponds, mountains, and roofs with a max slope of 20 degrees and temperature ranging -35℃ to 65℃. This effectively solves natural environmental problems, foundation settlements as well as other problems that may damage the system. Compared to common stationary supports, this tracking system could improve power generating capacity by 10% to 45%. It also has a 25-years operation life for photovoltaic power plants. This benefit is far greater than the initial construction and maintenance costs. Intelligent solar tracking system has passed the UL2703 and UL3703 standard test certifications in October 2016.
Huangshan Runsol New Energy Science and Technolgoy Co., Ltd
China
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innovation: added 20th February, 2019
Huangshan Runsol New Energy Science and Technolgoy Co., Ltd
Intelligent Solar Tracking System Technology
Solar PV’s generation capacity relies on receiving solar radiation. Traditional photovoltaic generating plants install crystalline silicon panels in a fixed base so that the panels are at a constant angle relative to solar trajectory.
Intelligent solar tracking system technology innovated by Huangshan Runsol, uses an intelligent tracking remote control to rotate solar PV panels automatically with the movements of the sun. Thus, the solar panel’s generating capacity was enhanced by enabling its surface to receive much more solar radiation. This technology extensively applies to solar PVs installed in fish ponds, mountains, and roofs with a max slope of 20 degrees and temperature ranging -35℃ to 65℃. This effectively solves natural environmental problems, foundation settlements as well as other problems that may damage the system. Compared to common stationary supports, this tracking system could improve power generating capacity by 10% to 45%. It also has a 25-years operation life for photovoltaic power plants. This benefit is far greater than the initial construction and maintenance costs. Intelligent solar tracking system has passed the UL2703 and UL3703 standard test certifications in October 2016.
2030 potential GHG reductions
Currently unavailable
Inventory management system to reduce food waste
TotalCtrl have developed software based on automatic data harvesting for the grocery industry to reduce food waste at the retail and consumer levels. TotalCtrl’s solution include pre-expiration notice, inventory and autogeneration of recipes. The solution is currently available for the grocery industry and consumers, and can be integrated into existing systems.
TotalCtrl
Norway
Currently unavailable
innovation: added 14th May, 2019
TotalCtrl
Inventory management system to reduce food waste
TotalCtrl have developed software based on automatic data harvesting for the grocery industry to reduce food waste at the retail and consumer levels. TotalCtrl’s solution include pre-expiration notice, inventory and autogeneration of recipes. The solution is currently available for the grocery industry and consumers, and can be integrated into existing systems.
2030 potential GHG reductions
Currently unavailable
IoT for facility management
Yanzi and Pythagoras cooperate using IoT for facility management to optimize the usage of office space. By placing sensors they know the precise usage of all desks and meeting rooms, and once they have the full picture they can reorganise so that the use of the office space increases. Most office spaces are only utilized about 50% of the time. By measuring and optimizing this rate can be increased and thereby energy is saved for heating, cooling and lighting and in the long term less buildings will need to be constructed.
Pythagoras and Yanzi
Sweden
Currently unavailable
innovation: added 13th May, 2019
Pythagoras and Yanzi
IoT for facility management
Yanzi and Pythagoras cooperate using IoT for facility management to optimize the usage of office space. By placing sensors they know the precise usage of all desks and meeting rooms, and once they have the full picture they can reorganise so that the use of the office space increases. Most office spaces are only utilized about 50% of the time. By measuring and optimizing this rate can be increased and thereby energy is saved for heating, cooling and lighting and in the long term less buildings will need to be constructed.
2030 potential GHG reductions
Currently unavailable
IoT-enabled solutions for local solar energy
Solnet Group is a smart solar solutions provider that offers utility-scale smart solar and energy storage solutions. Solnet helps businesses save energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint by generating clean renewable energy locally, providing power below grid parity. The company takes full responsibility for planning, installing and operating solar plants. All maintenance, repairs, updates and cloud-based data services are part of the service. The company’s smart solutions feature detailed information from utilities so users can buy energy from the grid when demand is at its lowest.
Solnet Green Energy Oy
Finland
43
innovation: added 20th February, 2019
Solnet Green Energy Oy
IoT-enabled solutions for local solar energy
Solnet Group is a smart solar solutions provider that offers utility-scale smart solar and energy storage solutions. Solnet helps businesses save energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint by generating clean renewable energy locally, providing power below grid parity. The company takes full responsibility for planning, installing and operating solar plants. All maintenance, repairs, updates and cloud-based data services are part of the service. The company’s smart solutions feature detailed information from utilities so users can buy energy from the grid when demand is at its lowest.
2030 potential GHG reductions
43t CO2e/year
Level-2 AC universal EV charging stations
DrivAmp provides solutions for smart electric vehicle charging infrastructure to enable the transition to global electric mobility through products and software services. DrivAmp has developed a range of level-2 AC charging stations ranging in capacity from 3.3 kW to 43 kW power outputs which they claim are capable of charging all types of electric vehicles. This includes a protocol to ensure maximum safety of users and at the same time the ability to cater to most vehicles in the Indian electric vehicle market. DrivAmp helps enterprises to set up a network of electric vehicle charging stations with a focus on safety, security and energy access.
DrivAmp
India
7
innovation: added 7th December, 2018
DrivAmp
Level-2 AC universal EV charging stations
DrivAmp provides solutions for smart electric vehicle charging infrastructure to enable the transition to global electric mobility through products and software services. DrivAmp has developed a range of level-2 AC charging stations ranging in capacity from 3.3 kW to 43 kW power outputs which they claim are capable of charging all types of electric vehicles. This includes a protocol to ensure maximum safety of users and at the same time the ability to cater to most vehicles in the Indian electric vehicle market. DrivAmp helps enterprises to set up a network of electric vehicle charging stations with a focus on safety, security and energy access.
2030 potential GHG reductions
7t CO2e/year
Liquid organic H₂ carriers for H₂ logistics
Hydrogen (H₂) is the energy vector of the future. Although it can be used in many industrial sectors, its current solutions for storage and transportation are hazardous and inefficient. Hydrogenious GmbH have developed an alternative technology for H₂ storage and transportation–liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) technology. H₂ is chemically bonded to a stable carrier liquid. Thus, H₂ loses its explosive character and can be stored and transported in the well-known and already existing oil infrastructures. Hydrogenious claims that LOHC is the key to a viable H₂ society.
Hydrogenious Technologies GmbH
Germany
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innovation: added 14th May, 2019
Hydrogenious Technologies GmbH
Liquid organic H₂ carriers for H₂ logistics
Hydrogen (H₂) is the energy vector of the future. Although it can be used in many industrial sectors, its current solutions for storage and transportation are hazardous and inefficient. Hydrogenious GmbH have developed an alternative technology for H₂ storage and transportation–liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) technology. H₂ is chemically bonded to a stable carrier liquid. Thus, H₂ loses its explosive character and can be stored and transported in the well-known and already existing oil infrastructures. Hydrogenious claims that LOHC is the key to a viable H₂ society.
2030 potential GHG reductions
45t CO2e/year
Materials innovation
Scaling reduces the heat transfer efficiency and therefore increases the overall energy consumption of the heat exchanger. Scaling enhances cost and energy consumption from exchange, cleaning, or replacement.
SiOx has developed a coating solution that creates a very smooth and dense barrier that prevents the mineral growth formation on the heat transfer surface. The company says that the coating is very thin and will not inflict on the heat transfer coefficient. It consists only of silicon and oxygen and is non-toxic. The result is a heat exchanger that can operate at elevated temperatures, for much longer times, that requires a minimum of maintenance.
SiOx
Denmark
Currently unavailable
innovation: added 15th March, 2019
SiOx
Materials innovation
Scaling reduces the heat transfer efficiency and therefore increases the overall energy consumption of the heat exchanger. Scaling enhances cost and energy consumption from exchange, cleaning, or replacement.
SiOx has developed a coating solution that creates a very smooth and dense barrier that prevents the mineral growth formation on the heat transfer surface. The company says that the coating is very thin and will not inflict on the heat transfer coefficient. It consists only of silicon and oxygen and is non-toxic. The result is a heat exchanger that can operate at elevated temperatures, for much longer times, that requires a minimum of maintenance.
2030 potential GHG reductions
Currently unavailable
Modular Smart Charging Station
To better facilitate the EV deployment, Daneng Science & Tech has developed a modular smart charging station. The smart charging machine adopts concentrated rectification of high-frequency pulse width modulation, common DC-bus and paralleled DC/DC charging module technologies. It can smartly charge various types of batteries, and will automatically select the best charging strategy and charging curve. The charging efficiency could be above 95%. The battery power can be inverted and feed back to grid through the technology. The design of modular structure makes the smart charging technology apt to construct the modular smart charging station. The commercial products based on the smart charging technology can meet various needs of electric passenger cars and buses, and can also be applied in rail transit.
Zhuzhou Daneng Science & Tech Co., LTD
China
Currently unavailable
innovation: added 18th March, 2019
Zhuzhou Daneng Science & Tech Co., LTD
Modular Smart Charging Station
To better facilitate the EV deployment, Daneng Science & Tech has developed a modular smart charging station. The smart charging machine adopts concentrated rectification of high-frequency pulse width modulation, common DC-bus and paralleled DC/DC charging module technologies. It can smartly charge various types of batteries, and will automatically select the best charging strategy and charging curve. The charging efficiency could be above 95%. The battery power can be inverted and feed back to grid through the technology. The design of modular structure makes the smart charging technology apt to construct the modular smart charging station. The commercial products based on the smart charging technology can meet various needs of electric passenger cars and buses, and can also be applied in rail transit.
2030 potential GHG reductions
Currently unavailable
Modular solar system and DC micro-grid for off-grid applications
SolarWorXUG has developed a modular solar solution for households and small businesses in off-grid areas. Each system can accommodate a 80Wh or 160 Wh battery and two 50W solar panels. Individual systems can be interconnected with their DC micro-grid modules so that energy-intense appliances, such as milling machines, can be powered and the security of supply for each connected household is increased.
SolarWorX UG
Germany
10
innovation: added 14th May, 2019
SolarWorX UG
Modular solar system and DC micro-grid for off-grid applications
SolarWorXUG has developed a modular solar solution for households and small businesses in off-grid areas. Each system can accommodate a 80Wh or 160 Wh battery and two 50W solar panels. Individual systems can be interconnected with their DC micro-grid modules so that energy-intense appliances, such as milling machines, can be powered and the security of supply for each connected household is increased.
2030 potential GHG reductions
10t CO2e/year
Modular thermal energy storage units
ECO-TECH CERAM (ETC) is an innovative company specialized in thermal storage, energetic efficiency, and industrial wastes valuation recovery and advanced materials characterization. ETC has produced ceramic materials with great thermal properties. The materials have been used to develop a new heat recovery method–EcoStock. Eco-Stock is a turnkey eco-efficient thermal storage solution for high-temperature thermal applications.
Eco-Tech Ceram
France
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innovation: added 13th March, 2019
Eco-Tech Ceram
Modular thermal energy storage units
ECO-TECH CERAM (ETC) is an innovative company specialized in thermal storage, energetic efficiency, and industrial wastes valuation recovery and advanced materials characterization. ETC has produced ceramic materials with great thermal properties. The materials have been used to develop a new heat recovery method–EcoStock. Eco-Stock is a turnkey eco-efficient thermal storage solution for high-temperature thermal applications.
2030 potential GHG reductions
33t CO2e/year