Solid oxide system technologies for energy

Solid oxide cells (SOCs) are electrochemical conversion devices that can be operated as fuel cells (SOFCs) that produce electricity, and as electrolysis cells (SOECs) that produce hydrogen. SOFCs can be distinguished by their high operating temperatures which enables them to use a larger number of fuels. The fuel flexibility and modular design of SOFCs make them suitable for a wide range of power applications. SOFCs can run on biogas, hydrogen and even natural gas. When running on renewable biogas or hydrogen, emissions are carbon-neutral and zero-carbon, respectively. When running on natural gas, the carbon dioxide that is generated during the electrochemical process is 50 % less than by other gas-based generators.

Finland

Solar powered spirits distiller

Katjet wrote: Every year a big amount of fruits and berries are spoiled due to the deficiency of processing technologies and big energy consumption. We will produce solar powered spirits distiller for farmers, do installation and service. Distilled spirits will be realized as bio-fuel. This will solve the utilization problems in agricultural field by utilizing extra amounts of fruits and berries and produce extra income for communities and farms. With our technology farmers will implement clear alcohol and spirits production, reduce atmospheric pollution and energy consumption by using clear and free power of sun and obtain clean and cheap bio-fuel, which will be used for heat generation during could season... Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

Armenia

Peapod is an air quality tracking app

Kippitech wrote: What if you got rewarded for walking, cycling or using public transportation?. We are working with edinburgh napier university to achieve precisely this. . Peapod is an air quality tracker app that allows you to plan journeys whilst getting “rewards for steps" and "low carbon travelling”. . Peapod costs nothing to download. In exchange, users produce mobility data. We sell mobility data to businesses so brands can offer consumers the right discounts, at the right time. In fact, peapod allows brands to access a new commercialization channel (geolocating customers at the right time, when is relevant to them).. Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

United Kingdom

smart energy

smart energy wrote: Sell a power conservation device designed and produced by us, we sell it to construction companies;. Companies that will use this device will have the opportunity to reuse their energy;.. Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

Moldova, Republic of

Electric vehicle charging infrastructure

The Parking Energy innovation is a cable system that can be installed at existing parking infrastructure to enable EV charging capabilities. Large residential and office parking stations can be retrofitted to meet the needs of the growing EV fleet. The business is built around the charging as-a-service model, which is further made possible by allowing various types of charging stations to be installed rather than a singular coupling. The innovation can reduce emissions in urban areas by enabling the procurement of electromobility options.

Finland

Ecofriendly biodiesel

Advanced Biofuel wrote: Our product is biodiesel which is produced from used cooking oil. Our beachhead market is armenian crop producing farmers in the neighbor communities of yerevan. Biodiesel is from 20% to 30% cheaper than fossil diesel. Our product does not require vehicle modifications or special fueling equipment - just pump and go. In 5 years our annual profit will be 600,000 eur resulting from sales of 10,000 barrels. Compared with fossil diesel, usage of biodiesel results in low amount of regulated pollutants (nitrogen oxides (nox), particulate matter (pm), carbon monoxide (co), hydrocarbons (hc), etc. ) and dramatically decreases ghg emissions to the atmosphere... Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

Armenia

A solution to global water shortages

Composium Group Ltd wrote: Our unique technology abstracts sub seabed water which is naturally filtered and which contains geothermal properties. The upshot is we can deliver desalinated water with a 50% cost reduction. In addition, the geothermal qualities simultaneously serve electricity production or free-cooling. Multiple utility and revenue from just one intake... Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

United Kingdom

ITS Smart Shower

ITS Smart Shower wrote: We design devices that reduce waste of water in the bathroom. We are working with construction companies to ensure that our technology reaches as many people as possible. From our tests by using our solutions you can save up to 42. 157 l per apartment... Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

Moldova, Republic of

Merus UPQ medium-voltage microgrid

Merus Uninterrupted Power Quality (UPQ) Microgrid is smart grid control solution to increase efficiency in medium voltage electricity grids. It combines power quality improving technology with energy storage, controlling renewable generation forms and flexible loads within a microgrid. It also reduces stress on bottlenecks of distribution networks, thereby minimizing technical losses in electricity distribution. The increased power factor for industries using medium voltage electricity ultimately leads to reduced need for electricity production.

Finland

Atmospheric Water Generator for Cars

AWCA wrote: As an alternative water source, we present atmospheric water generator for cars (awca) project which intends to develop and produce absolutely safe, almost costless and drinkable water source. Installed in a car, the device constantly provides hot and cold drinkable water from atmospheric air. The mechanism of device is based on air condensation phenomenon. The device can be especially helpful for travelers and truck drivers who need water on long roads... Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

Armenia