法國浮動(dòng)太陽能初創(chuàng)公司HelioRec已經(jīng)完成了第一輪種子融資，獲得了first Imagine的新投資!和科技之星。
HelioRec的浮動(dòng)光伏系統(tǒng)(由HelioRecs提供)
總部位于英國的早期風(fēng)險(xiǎn)投資公司支持HelioRec，以及總部位于美國的Techstar，后者是世界上最大的種子前投資者之一。
HelioRec早些時(shí)候表示，本輪融資將主要用于擴(kuò)大生產(chǎn)線、產(chǎn)品認(rèn)證、知識(shí)產(chǎn)權(quán)保護(hù)，以及大規(guī)模證明該公司的浮動(dòng)太陽能技術(shù)。
Alexander Starchenko，F(xiàn)irst Imagine的管理合伙人!，他說：“Helorec處于可再生能源新時(shí)代的前沿，F(xiàn)irst Imagine!很高興能成為其旅程的一部分。
“其獨(dú)特的太陽能方法有可能對(duì)環(huán)境產(chǎn)生重大影響，并有助于加速向更可持續(xù)的未來過渡。First Imagine!相信Heliorec的愿景，并致力于支持其發(fā)展和成功。”
HelioRec開發(fā)了一種浮動(dòng)太陽能系統(tǒng)，其緊湊的設(shè)計(jì)使其易于運(yùn)輸和安裝。該公司表示，它還配備了機(jī)器學(xué)習(xí)系統(tǒng)，有助于提高發(fā)電運(yùn)營和維護(hù)工作的效率。
“這一輪對(duì)HelioRec來說是一個(gè)重要的里程碑，因?yàn)樗?yàn)證了這家初創(chuàng)公司的愿景和增長潛力。這項(xiàng)投資對(duì)整個(gè)浮動(dòng)太陽能行業(yè)的發(fā)展很有意義，有了HelioRec的專利技術(shù)和頂級(jí)投資者的支持，Helio Rec有可能擾亂市場(chǎng)，對(duì)我們的環(huán)境產(chǎn)生積極影響。”HelioRec在一份聲明中表示。
2022年，作為歐盟資助的DUAL港口倡議的一部分，HelioRec與Greenpipe International合作，在比利時(shí)奧斯坦德港安裝了一個(gè)10千瓦的浮動(dòng)太陽能試點(diǎn)工廠。
該試點(diǎn)項(xiàng)目的目的是提高通過漂浮太陽能電池板生產(chǎn)可再生能源的可能性，利用回收的塑料垃圾建造漂浮物，從而為循環(huán)經(jīng)濟(jì)運(yùn)動(dòng)做出貢獻(xiàn)。
French floating solar start-up HelioRec has closed the first tranche of its seed round, securing new investments from First Imagine! and Techstars.
First Imagine!, a UK-based early-stage venture capital investor, has supported HelioRec, along with US-based Techstars, one of the largest pre-seed investors in the world.
The funding from the round will be mainly used for the expansion of the manufacturing line, product certification, intellectual property protection, and proving the company’s floating solar technology at scale, HelioRec said earlier.
Alexander Starchenko, managing partner at First Imagine!, said: “Heliorec is at the forefront of a new era in renewable energy, and First Imagine! is excited to be a part of its journey.
“Its unique approach to solar energy has the potential to make a significant impact on the environment and help accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future. First Imagine! believes in Heliorec’s vision and is committed to supporting their growth and success.”
HelioRec has developed a floating solar system, whose compact design makes it easy to transport and set up. It is also accompanied with machine learning system that helps to improve efficiency in power generation operations and maintenance efforts, according to the company.
“This round is a significant milestone for HelioRec, as it validates the start-up’s vision and potential for growth. This investment is meaningful for the development of the floating solar industry as a whole, and with HelioRec’s patented technology and this support from top-tier investors, HelioRec has the potential to disrupt the market and make a positive impact on our environment,” HelioRec said in a statement.
In 2022, HelioRec installed a 10kW floating solar pilot plant in the Port of Oostende in Belgium, in collaboration with Greenpipe International, as part of the EU-funded DUAL Ports initiative.
The aim of the pilot project is to improve the possibility of producing renewable energy via floating solar panels using recycled plastic waste to build the floaters, therefore contributing to circular economy movement.
