SolarBead

Smart Microinverter for Enhancing PV Yield

Energy Tech
Non Active, Dec 2022
Pre-Funding Caesarea, Israel Founded 2009
Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
Last: Grant 2016-01
Stage
Pre-Funding
Founded
2009
Headcount
6
HQ
Caesarea, Israel
Sector
Energy Tech

About

SolarBead is developing the InverBead, a smart microinverter suitable for rooftops and small or medium-sized power plants. The InverBead is based on patented algorithms that improve system performance and enhance energy harvesting, especially in cases of partial shading, degradation of module performance, or rapid alternation of solar radiation. The InverBead offers low installation and integration costs, instantaneous power-factor correction, and a lifetime warranty. SolarBeads first prototype has been tested and operated in a large-scale pilot to demonstrate its advantages. Its second prototype is smaller and lighter than the first and has additional features, including bidirectional communication, an adaptive threshold, automatic power-factor correction, and more. SolarBead is currently heading toward the final product development stage: productization and certification.

Funding history · 4 rounds · — total

2016-01
Grant Undisclosed
2015-01
Grant Undisclosed
2014-01
Grant Undisclosed
2013-01
Grant Undisclosed

Q&A

What is SolarBead's primary business?
SolarBead develops the InverBead, a smart microinverter designed to enhance photovoltaic (PV) yield for rooftops and small to medium-sized power plants. It uses patented algorithms to improve system performance, especially with partial shading or module degradation.
When was SolarBead founded?
SolarBead was founded in December 2009.
What is the current status of SolarBead?
SolarBead is currently inactive, as of December 2022.
Who are the co-founders of SolarBead?
The co-founders of SolarBead are Arie Dolev, who serves as CEO, and Amir Makover, who serves as CTO.
What type of funding has SolarBead received?
SolarBead has received multiple Grant rounds of funding from the Office of the Chief Scientist, with the latest recorded in January 2016.
What is the product stage of SolarBead's technology?
SolarBead's product is in the beta stage, heading towards final product development, productization, and certification.
In which sector does SolarBead primarily operate?
SolarBead's primary sector is Energy Tech, focusing on clean energy generation and renewable energy systems.

Team · 2

Founder · Co-Founder & CEO
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Founder · Co-Founder & CTO
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Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Energy Tech
Sub-sectors
Climate TechEnergy TransitionClean Energy GenerationEnergy TechEnergy Production & Sources
Target customers
Real Estate & ConstructionDevelopmentEnergy, Utilities & Waste ManagementRenewable Energy SystemsSolarConsumers
Business model
B2GB2BB2C

Highlights

1 PatentsVerified

Tags

renewable-energyenergyphotovoltaicssolar-energyenergy-harvestingclimate-techenergy-efficiencyenergy-savingmunicipalitiesresidential-siteselectric-utilitiesiot
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Identifiers & details

Founded2009-12
Employees (exact)6
Status reasonNon Active, Dec 2022