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UNLOCKING THE ENERGY OF RIVERS FOR EVERYONE

SPEAR hydro is a renewable energy hydro power plant that provides clean and stable electricity by harnessing the natural flow of rivers. It is first-of-its-kind solution using a mechanical system of fins located underneath an anchored floating barge. The technology is suitable to be deployed in city centers on any navigable river allowing shipping. Unlike other renewables such solar and wind, SPEAR hydro is a stable source of energy and offers quite an advantage as it is a free-flow, plug and play system with no damage to the ecosystem.  SPEAR hydro has offers an open deck for real-estate, commercial or biodiversity options.

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TECHNOLOGY

SPEAR technology uses internationally patented mechanical system of slow-moving, durable fins propelled by a river stream. Fins are connected to standard generators that produce electricity. Unlike common propellers and turbines, fins don’t clog, can withstand debris, and are safe for wildlife.

These unique characteristics allow long-term deployment in free flow environments that was not possible until now. The technology is installed in a modified river shipping barge and can be towed in and transported to any navigable river. The anchored power plant can be plugged into a local grid network or can be used to charge batteries situated in the hull. The entire system is scalable and modular, being able to provide an output with the maximum nameplate capacity of  190kW. 

International patent application WIPO PCT WO2017082832A1 was published on May 18, 2017 with the US patent application approved on May 26, 2020. Other countries and the EU are expected to follow in 2021-2022.

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SPEAR 1:4 Prototype tested on the Danube and in the laboratory environment  

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APPLICATIONS

PORT BERTH 

The full product with embedded SPEAR hydro technology for port operators serving as a berth terminal for cargo and passenger ships will be the basic production model powering anchored ships and boats in compliance with the Directive 2014/94/EU.


The berth offering a stable, renewable and clean energy source with on-grid or off-grid capabilities. Ideal for port operators who are incentivized to provide shore-side electricity (SSE) to slash shipping emissions. The product offers space to install technology plugins such aas hydrogen production, battery storage or water treatment.  

POWERED REAL ESTATE DECK

The full product with embedded SPEAR hydro for riverside real estate uses (190kW, 1600 sq m) combines the power plant capabilities with deck development suited for real estate developers.

Decks can support a variety of functions ranging from leisure, entertainment, housing, restaurants, hydroponic farming, charging stations for electric cars and boats. Sufficient deck space enables landmark projects like educational centers promoting environmental consciousness, smart city hubs, and cultural centers.

MINI POWER DECK

Scaled-down version electrified pontoon with embedded SPEAR hydro technology serving as a terminal for small boats, leisure and recreation. Ideal for private customers with boats or marinas.

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PARTNERS

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Municipal partner interested in our Smart City solution

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Real estate developer ready to deploy SPEAR as part of the RiverPark II landmark project

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Advisory partner for grants and financing

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Public port operator interested utilizing SPEAR for electrified berthing space.

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“Bratislava considers SPEAR Technology to be a promising smart urban innovation that may have a positive technological, social, and environmental impact on the future of our city.”


Tatiana Kratochvíľová

Deputy Mayor of Bratislava – the Capital City of the Slovak Republic, EU

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R&D CONSORTIUM

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MULTI

ENGINEERING

Vessel Design and Hull Optimization

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SAM SHIPBUILDING & MACHINERY

Shipbuilding, Heavy Construction

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ZTS

VÝSKUM A VÝVOJ

Hydrodymanic research, system optimization

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STM POWER

Fabrication, manufacturing

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SAV

SLOVAK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

Electronics & Generators

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HAHN-SCHICKARD

CFD Simulations, Power Output Physics

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INL

Hydrophobic and Biofouling Nanocoating development

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R&D

MOLD MACHINING

Engineering, Precision Mechanics

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KINIT

Energy Data Analytics

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MAKERS

Energy Management, Control Systems

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TEAM

CORE TEAM

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MARTIN SICHMAN

Founder, Inventor,

CEO

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MICHAL KOVACS

Co-Founder, Head of Advisory Board
Business & Regulatory Afairs

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MAREK DORDA

Project & Grant Management,
COO

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JAN MAZUR

Co-Founder,
Legal & IPR

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BROADER TEAM

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ANTONIN SAMAL

Engineer

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MILOTA SIDOROVA

Urban & Smart City Specialist

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BORIS MELUS

Design

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JULIA MOLCANOVA

Graphic Design

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ADVISORY BOARD

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ADRIAN VYCITAL

Financial Advisor
IPM

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MARIO VIRCIK

Financial Advisor
IPM

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MARIA BIELIKOVA

Machine learning, AI
KInIT

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FEDOR GÖMÖRY

Electrical Engineer 
SAV

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SPEAR hydro Prototype 1:4 on the River Danube

SPEAR hydro Prototype 1:4 on the River Danube

SPEAR hydro team

SPEAR hydro team

SPEAR Vision

SPEAR Vision

SPEAR hydro Prototype Generator Module 1:4

SPEAR hydro Prototype Generator Module 1:4

SPEAR hydro team photoshoot

SPEAR hydro team photoshoot

Marek, Martin, Michal - the heart of Archee team

Marek, Martin, Michal - the heart of Archee team

Martin Sichman during interview in the Morning News, RTVS

Martin Sichman during interview in the Morning News, RTVS

FTRNW 2019 startup awards conference

FTRNW 2019 startup awards conference

Slovak Embassy Norway visit

Slovak Embassy Norway visit

NCD 21: Slovak Design Award in New Horizons

NCD 21: Slovak Design Award in New Horizons

Martin Sichman at the British Embass in Prague

Martin Sichman at the British Embass in Prague

SPEAR hydro team at the Mobility Pavilion, Dubai EXPO

SPEAR hydro team at the Mobility Pavilion, Dubai EXPO

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AWARDS & GRANTS

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SME INSTRUMENT PHASE 1 2021
EIC ACCELERATOR

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KET4CP 2020
RESEARCH GRANT

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THE PROJECT SPEAR HYDRO IN MOLDOVA IS IMPLEMENTED BY THE UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (UNDP) WITH THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AND EUROPEAN AFFAIRS OF THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC.

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CLIMATE DAY 2020 
1ST PLACE

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SLOVAK DESIGN AWARD 2021
NEW HORIZONS

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CHALLENGER ACCELERATOR
2021 FINALIST

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V4 BOOTCAMP 2021
2ND PLACE

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POWERUP 2018
3RD PLACE

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SBA EXPERT GRANT 2019

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GET IN TOUCH

Archee, Ltd.

Račianska 78

831 02 Bratislava

Slovakia

+421 903 860 662

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