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Brenmiller Energy's bGen ZERO Wins POWER 2025 Commercial & Industrial Generation Award

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Brenmiller Energy's bGen ZERO thermal energy storage system has earned recognition for its innovative technology, which has successfully enhanced efficiency and reduced operational costs at the State University of New York (SUNY) Purchase campus. This achievement follows the system's previous awards, including TIME magazine's Best Inventions of 2023 in the Green Energy category and the Edison Awards' Gold in Energy Storage and Management. The bGen ZERO system's exceptional performance in meeting nearly 100% of the campus's Physical Education building's heating needs and about 50% of its electricity has solidified its position as a leader in thermal energy storage.

Key Takeaways:

  • The bGen ZERO system, a modular and scalable thermal energy storage system, has won the POWER 2025 Commercial & Industrial Generation Award for its exceptional performance at the SUNY Purchase campus.
  • The system provides a continuous supply of heat on demand and charges using low-cost renewable electricity, achieving a 50% reduction in electricity and 90% reduction in fossil fuel consumption.
  • Brenmiller Energy's patented bGen ZERO technology uses crushed rocks to store heat for immediate or later use, effectively addressing varied energy demands throughout the day.
  • The bGen ZERO system was developed in collaboration with the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and has been recognized for its contribution to reducing emissions and improving efficiency.
  • bGen ZERO supports utility-scale renewables by providing critical flexibility and grid-balancing capabilities, making it a game-changer for commercial and industrial generation.
  • Brenmiller Energy's technology has been named among TIME's Best Inventions of 2023 in the Green Energy category and has won Gold in the Energy Storage and Management category at the 2025 Edison Awards.

Statistics:

  • The bGen ZERO system meets nearly 100% of the SUNY Purchase campus' Physical Education building's heating needs.
  • The system reduces electricity consumption by about 50% and fossil fuel consumption by 90%.
  • Brenmiller Energy's gigafactory for thermal battery production is the only one of its kind in the market.
  • The bGen ZERO system uses crushed rocks to store heat for up to 12 hours.

Sources:

  • "Energy Storage Project Boosts Efficiency, Provides Savings, Reduces Emissions" by POWER magazine, citing the bGen ZERO system's performance at the SUNY Purchase campus.
  • Access Newswire, "Brenmiller Energy Wins POWER 2025 Commercial & Industrial Generation Award" (November 3, 2025).
  • Brenmiller Energy, bGen at SUNY Purchase: A Case Study on Thermal Energy Storage (No date).
  • Brenmiller Energy, About bGen (No date).
  • Brenmiller Energy, About Brenmiller Energy Ltd. (No date).

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