An energy technology company based in Dresden, Germany, was recently appointed the Kanthal® Award by the jury at a prize ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 4.
The jury awarded the prize to Sunfire GmbH according to the following motivation:
“Sunfire GmbH has developed a process converting regenerative power, CO2, and water into synthetic gas or a crude oil substitute (Blue Crude) which has the potential to satisfy the key need for CO2-neutral transportation fuels for the sustainable society of tomorrow. Sunfire is nominated for their process which utilizes waste heat with the help of efficient high-temperature flow heaters to maximize the overall efficiency.”
The Kanthal® Award recognizes innovations related to new solutions in sustainability, quality of life, and the field of energy efficiency. The Kanthal® Award includes a prize sum of 5000 Euro ($5500), a statuette, and a diploma. The prize sum is, however, not for the winner to keep, but is to be donated to a charitable organization which supports the same criteria the Kanthal® Award is based. Sunfire GmbH will donate their award to the environmental organization Greenpeace.
“It feels great, I’m very motivated,” said Sebastian Becker, Sunfire GmbH. “Sunfire has a very motivated team and we are eager to make the world more renewable. Hopefully, we have the right idea at the right time with the right people, and I think this can make us successful.”
Dr. Dilip Chandrasekaran, Head of R&D and Technology at Kanthal and Chairman of the Jury, said: “Sunfire GmbH has with their technology fulfilled the key criteria for the Kanthal® Award, to promote innovation, sustainability, and benefits on a global scale.”
Kanthal is Sandvik Group’s global brand in heating technology.
