Emefcy - A New Source of Energy
Microbial Fuel Cell Technology for Wastewater Treatment
Emefcy is developing a microbial fuel cell (MFC) technology for wastewater treatment systems which will dramatically change the energy efficiency and cost/benefit tradeoffs of existing wastewater treatment plants. Emefcy’s technology will harness the energy inherent in the organic compounds in wastewater in a cost efficient manner, enabling MFC-based wastewater treatment systems to treat the wastewater without external energy consumption (and in many cases with net energy output).
Mission
To become a global leader of Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC) implementation in industrial and municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs), by combining the need to treat wastewater efficiently , with a renewable, alternative source of energy.
Products
Microbial Fuel Cells for wastewater treatment, while generating power (electricity and/or Hydrogen) by harnessing the energy inherent in the organic compounds in wastewater.
Retrofitting existing WWTPs to generate electricity to the grid.
Technology
Anodophillic biofilm is naturally attached to the anode surface area. This biofilm, while degrading the organic contamination of the wastewater, releases protons to the water and electrons to the anode. The protons and the electrons complete the metabolic reaction and the electric circuit in the cathode, while generating power over the external load.
Target markets
-Industrial WWTPs: food & beverage plants, pulp & paper plants, petrochemical plants, etc.
-Municipal WWTPs: medium and large.
-Developing and third-world countries that have limited energy resources.
The market potential for Emefcy's products exceeds US$ 10 Billion
Business model
Selling WWTPs that produce electricity and/or Hydrogen, in the following packages:
- Process package: process know-how and critical components (electrodes - main component)
- Turn-key projects (with local business partners for the construction).
- BOT projects that will benefit from sale of electricity/Hydrogen and wastewater treatment fee.
Management
Eytan Levy – Co-founder and CEO.
Ronen Shechter, Co-founder and CTO.
Eytan and Ronen are the co-founders and former CEO and CTO of AqWise - Wise Water Technologies Ltd. AqWise is a leading provider of advanced biological treatment technology for municipal and industrial WWTPs. AqWise was cited in 2007 in the book: 'The Cleantech Revolution', as one of the top 10 most promising water companies to follow.
Contact
Emefcy Ltd., P.O. Box 3171, 7 Ha’eshel st., Caesarea, 30889, Israel
Tel: +972-4-6277555, Fax: +972-4-6277556
info@emefcy.com