The first generation small-scale prototype has successfully completed the first cycle of testing. Results confirm a high thermal efficiency, which is achieved thanks to the patented FLASC technology. The prototype pre-charge pressure has now been increased to commence the high pressure testing phase. This will increase the energy density of the installation and push the…
Last Friday 18th May, the FLASC team had the honour to host the Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation Silvio Schembri and the The Executive Chairman of the Malta Council for Science and Technology Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando for the official launch of the prototype. The event was attended by senior members of the various…
FLASC inventors were awarded the World International Patent Office (WIPO) Medal for Inventors. This was presented as part of the national innovation awards for projects commencing in 2017, where the team also ranked first in the category of Scientific Innovation. FLASC was nominated for this award following the deployment of the first prototype in November 2017….
We’re proud to announce that our very own Daniel Farrugia has won a Malta Engineering Excellence Award for his undergraduate dissertation: “Analysis of the Wind and Wave Induced Dynamic Response of an Offshore Energy Storage System”. Daniel’s research played a crucial role in the design of the first FLASC prototype, as well as establishing some…
The FLASC team went up against 11 of the best energy start-ups from the central and eastern European regions at the PowerUp! Grand Final in Budapest. Each team had already won their respective regional final, so competition was tough. They pitched their idea for 4 minutes to a panel of judges, comprising CEOs, VCs and…
Andras Havasi will be representing FLASC at WindEurope 2017 in Amsterdam. The event hosts some of the largest industry players in the wind energy sector. We are eager to share our technology and continue gaining valuable feedback, particularly from companies operating in the offshore wind market.
The FLASC team participated in the Greek regional final of the InnoEnergy PowerUp! Competition. The team, represented by Dr Daniel Buhagiar and Prof Tonio Sant pitched the idea to a panel of judges and placed first as the “most investable” start-up. FLASC will now be participating in the Grand Final in Budapest on the 22nd…