Summary:
A Dutch engineering company has developed a range of hybrid power supplies based on solar off-grid electricity generation. The mobile generators are easy to install and comprise lithium battery packs only backed up by a diesel generator in case of large demand. After a successful start in the Netherlands, partners are now sought in Europe for selling or renting out the green generators to their clients. The type of collaboration proposed is a financial or a distribution services agreement.
Description:
The Dutch engineering company is specialized in developing energy solutions and in particular in the field of solar energy. They are working on a product range based on solar energy for the rental market.
Although in Europe a steady movement towards application of renewable energy is taking place, in areas where temporary power is needed the greening is more difficult due to the temporary nature of the demand.
The company has a range of reliable power supplies based on renewable energy that is also cost-effective. The product range comprises of 4 hybrid off-grid electricity generators. The mobile generators are based on lithium battery packs that can be charged 300 times a year by solar panels. The traditionally used diesel generator is deployed only for peak and back-up needs where it always functions at its optimal operating parameters and therefore having maximum fuel efficiency. It only takes 2 minutes to install and start-up the generator by a non-technically trained person. After opening the container doors, the hydraulically driven arm on which the solar panels are mounted can be operated easily using a one-button remote control. The panels have to be unfolded manually.
The installation can be monitored and controlled remotely and on site by the company. If the installation is running low on diesel, a warning light on the outside of the container comes on.
Generators are widely used in remote areas or places where no electricity is available. Due to its high reliability this hybrid generator can also be used instead of two redundant generators. In crowded areas like cities and festivals, the hybrid generator is a good option because the generator works only for a few hours and creates less noise and air pollution compared to a traditional fuel generator without energy storage capacity that has to be switched on day and night.
Currently in the Netherlands the green generators are being sold and rented out successfully. Now the company is looking for partners in Europe, especially Belgium and Germany, that are interested in investing in new outlets or buying the generators to rent out or sell them to their local clients. The type of collaboration proposed is under a financial agreement or a distribution services agreement.
Type (e.g. company, R&D institution…), field of industry and Role of Partner Sought:
The Dutch company is able to monitor the installation from the Netherlands, but maintenance of the installations has to be done locally.
A distributor can provide services to their clients and do the maintenance of the installations after training by the Dutch company. The distributor looked for has a good network in selling or renting out maintenance tools in particular mobile generators in industry or infrastructure projects.
The Dutch company is also interested in investors that believe in a growing demand and increasing market for green rental products. The partner sought can help in financing the establishment of a local outlet and receives shares of the company in return.
Stage of Development:
Already on the market
IPR Status:
Trade Marks
External code:
BONL20210301001
