SkyFuel, Inc. is emerging as a world leader in the design and deployment of concentrating solar power (CSP) systems. The company delivers turnkey large-scale solar plants that produce steam for power generation, desalination, wastewater treatment, and other industrial applications. SkyFuel’s solar plants can be integrated into existing facilities using its proprietary FuelSaver™ approach, or can be built as stand-alone solar power plants.

SkyFuel is focused on the development of parabolic trough and linear Fresnel CSP systems, as well as thermal energy storage. With these technologies SkyFuel is creating solar technology that can compete directly with fossil fuels, revolutionizing the energy industry and meeting the energy needs of a modern society while minimizing environmental impact.

Financials

Date Type Amount Investors Valuation
04/01/08 Series B 17M Unknown

People

Adrian Farr (VP Research and Development)

Arnold Leitner (CEO & President)

Randy Gee (CTO)

William Felsher (VP, Project Sales)

Christopher Huntington (VP Business Development)

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News

SkyFuel raises $17M for solar thermal mirrors

April 29, 2008 10:37 am

SkyFuel, a manufacturer of components and technologies for solar thermal power generation, has raised a $17 million second round of… Continue reading ⟩

SkyFuel, solar thermal company, raises $1.6M

July 11, 2007 8:13 am

SkyFuel, a New York developer of utility-scale solar thermal projects, has raised $1.6 million in a seed round of funding,… Continue reading ⟩