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Company Information:
Name:
Pliant Energy Systems LLC
Address:
Brooklyn Navy Yard, 63 Flushing Avenue
Unit 195 Building 280, Suite 515
Brooklyn, NY
Unit 195 Building 280, Suite 515
Brooklyn, NY
Located in HUBZone:
No
Woman-Owned:
No
Minority-Owned:
No
URL:
N/A
Phone:
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Award Totals:
Award List:
Autonomously deployed energy harvesting system in coastal and riverine environment
Award Year / Program / Phase:
2011 / SBIR / Phase I
Agency:
DOD
Principal Investigator:
Kevin McNamara, Director of Research&En – (347) 687-4489
Award Amount:
$79,462.00
Abstract:
The Power Frond Generator utilizes unique geometry and flexible electroactive polymers to capture hydrokinetic energy via dynamic material strain. It accomplishes this without the need for bearings or exposed moving parts. The Power Frond is highly resistant to extreme events such as excessive… More
Autonomously deployed energy harvesting system in coastal and riverine environment
Award Year / Program / Phase:
2012 / SBIR / Phase II
Agency:
DOD
Principal Investigator:
Baoxiang Shan, Chief Mechanical Engineer – (646) 327-7401
Award Amount:
$299,970.00
Abstract:
Self-deployable hydrokinetic generator for tidal and riverine environments utilizing flexible components and electroactive polymers. Highly resistant to fouling or destruction to heavy objects in the current.