Ecoppia

Water-free Robotic Cleaning for Photovoltaic Panels

Energy Tech
Acquired by ECO-OPS on Mar, 2024
Public Bat Hefer Founded 2013
Total raised
$135.0M
Last: Undisclosed 2020-07
Stage
Public
Founded
2013
Headcount
106
HQ
Bat Hefer
Sector
Energy Tech

About

Ecoppia offers robotic cleaning solutions designed to keep PV modules clean and at peak performance year-round. The company's water-free, fully automated robotic solutions use advanced business intelligence capabilities to prevent soiling losses and potential damage.

Managed remotely, Ecoppia's platform allows utility-scale solar sites to achieve optimal performance with minimal human intervention and a lower levelized cost of energy. Its proprietary algorithms and robotic solutions make day-to-day operation and maintenance at solar sites safer and more efficient and reliable.

Ecoppia cleans millions of solar panels each month, providing an exceptional return on investment for leading energy conglomerates worldwide.

Funding history · 2 rounds · $135.0M total

2020-07
Undisclosed $40.0M
2017-11
Undisclosed $13.0M

Company Intelligence Q&A

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What was Ecoppia's acquisition status and value in March 2024?
In March 2024, Ecoppia was acquired by ECO-OPS for $4.5 million.
When did Ecoppia go public and on which exchange?
Ecoppia completed its IPO in December 2020 on the TASE, with a valuation of $300 million.
What significant investment did Ecoppia receive in July 2020?
In July 2020, Ecoppia received a $40 million strategic investment from US-based CIM Group.
What was a key development for Ecoppia in India in February 2022?
In February 2022, Ecoppia signed a 400MW hybrid project with Azure Power in India, featuring multiple robotic solutions on one site.
What expansion did Ecoppia announce in March 2023?
In March 2023, Ecoppia expanded its global presence with four new projects in Spain and Chile with Matrix Renewables.
What project did Ecoppia secure in Chile in March 2023?
In March 2023, Ecoppia landed a 181.25 MWac project in Chile with global player ENGIE.
What was the outcome of the news regarding Ecoppia in July 2024?
In July 2024, Ecoppia distributed the remaining 165 million shekels in its treasury as a dividend, as a final step before the sale of its shell company.
What was a notable product award received by Ecoppia in July 2022?
In July 2022, Ecoppia’s H4 Robotic Solar PV Cleaner was awarded Top Product of the Year by the Environment + Energy Leader Awards.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Energy Tech
Sub-sectors
Climate TechEnergy TransitionClean Energy GenerationEnergy TechEnergy Production & Sources
Technologies
Machinery & RoboticsAssistive BotArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningData StorageCloud
Target customers
Energy, Utilities & Waste ManagementRenewable Energy SystemsSolar
Business model
B2B

Highlights

Climate Tech1 PatentsVerified

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