Xfloat
Ran Alcalay is a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive leadership experience in technology and digital rights management. Currently, as Co-Founder and CEO of Xfloat since January 2018, Alcalay focuses on developing innovative technologies to enhance energy output in floating photovoltaic projects. Previously, Alcalay served as Co-Founder and Director at ETrading Logic Ltd. from January 2008 to January 2017, where a proprietary trading tool was created for global market timing. Among other notable roles, Alcalay was Co-Founder and CEO of Beamups Ltd., which specialized in R&D and IP licensing for audio-visual content technologies, and Vice President of Worldwide Sales at Macrovision Corp., a leader in digital rights management technologies. Early career highlights include founding Midbar Tech Ltd., which developed content protection technologies, and leading Tiltan 3D Technologies Ltd. in the development of gaming software.
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Xfloat
Xfloat’s proprietary FPV mounting and tracking systems generate more efficient yield than existing FPV solutions, with enhanced durability – enabling floating PV to become competitive, for the first time, with any energy production facility, including ground-based PV. Deep Innovation. Precision Engineering. Our system integrates design and engineering advances throughout the array, worked out to the smallest detail – including the first true water-based tracking (HSAT) system. Unprecedented Yield, Lower LCOE. Our field-proven solution generates up to 28% more efficient yield than other FPV systems with the same power rating, while reducing overall lifetime costs significantly through numerous design and logistics enhancements. Durable yet Simple. Our pioneering mounting and buoyancy structure dampens the powerful effects of wind and waves on the PV array, boosting the long-term durability that is crucial for operators and investors. Superior Execution. Xfloat’s diverse team of engineers, data experts, logistics pros and solar executives brings decades of rare operational expertise at solving engineering challenges in difficult aquatic environments. #solarenergy #solarpanels