Xfloat Overview
Xfloat is working to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of floating solar projects with a water management system that controls solar panel tilting and tracking through water loads and pumps. This system combines sensor data with machine learning for enhanced photovoltaic performance and maintenance planning. A key feature is its buoyancy tanks, which adjust PV panel rotation without the need for motors or hydraulics, utilizing a hydrostatic positioning mechanism. This approach aims to generate electricity for various users, including industrial plants and private consumers, effectively utilizing solar energy on water surfaces.
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Latest News
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Floating Solar Poised For World Domination, With Tracking
The floating solar industry is gaining traction, with tracking technology that allows solar panels to follow the sun for maximum efficiency. The US Department of Energys National Renewable Energy Laboratory reported a global average improvement in solar energy conversion of 9% for solar panels mounted on a single tracking axis. The global solar tracker market is projected to grow to $19.61 billion by 2030, up from $6.94 billion in 2022. Companies like SolarisFloat and Xfloat are developing floating solar arrays with tracking technology. Miya Water has acquired a minority stake in Xfloat, and a $1 million grant has been provided to fund a pilot project that pairs Xfloat with the US firm Rettew Associates.
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Teralight complete Israel's largest floating PV project
Teralight, an Israeli renewable energy developer, has completed the countrys largest floating photovoltaic (PV) project. The 31 MW facility, located in the northern Israeli Kibbutz of Maayan Tzvi, was built on two water reservoirs and covers a total area of 350,000 square meters. The project, which cost an estimated $33.8 million, is the first in the world to use sun-tracking devices from Israeli company Xfloat. The project was a collaboration between Israels Senergy Group and the Hof HaCarmel Water Association.
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שמש מעל המים: פרויקט סולארי ענק צף בחוף הכרמל - וואלה! כסף
Israeli company Teralight has launched the countrys largest floating solar project. The project, in partnership with Synergy and the Carmel Coast Water Association, involves the installation of floating photovoltaic facilities with a capacity of 31 megawatts on water reservoirs in Kibbutz Maayan Zvi near Zichron Yaakov. The total cost of the project is estimated at around 130 million shekels. The project is part of a policy led by the Carmel Coast Regional Council to cover water reservoirs and reservoirs.
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Spanish water company Miya buys stake in floating PV tech developer Xfloat
Spanish water company Miya has acquired a minority stake in Xfloat, an Israeli floating PV tech developer. Xfloats floating solar PV arrays use a tracking system without motors or gears, reducing costs and maximising returns. The company is currently developing a 10.6MW floating solar PV plant in Maayan Zvi, Israel. Miya expects a 25% compound annual growth rate for the floating solar sector until 2030.
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Israel Tests AI-Powered Floating Solar Panels To Generate Clean Energy
Israeli startup Xfloat has partnered with Mekorot, Israels national water company, to test a floating artificial intelligence (AI) that generates electricity by tracking the sun. The solar photovoltaic (PV) system is designed to move and track the sun while floating on reservoir water. The project is part of a national program where four Israeli startups were selected by the Israel Innovation Authority to test innovative technologies at government sites with Israeli state support of up to 50 percent. Xfloats system uses machine learning capabilities to control water loads and pumps for accurate tilting and tracking.
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| Sector | Energy Tech |
Funding
| Total funding | $3.93M |
| Last funding | $1M |
| Stage | Seed |
| Rounds | 3 |
| Investors | 3 |
Team Members
3
Employees: 11-50
Web & Social Links
| Website | xfloat.co/ |
Locations
HaGavish Street 10, Netanya, Israel
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