Leading Rapid Growth
in Floating PV

Our Mission

We are an agile team of proven problem solvers from different backgrounds, with particularly deep operational expertise in mastering difficult maritime engineering challenges. Our mission is to lead the rapid growth of floating PV solar globally, using our technological and operational advantages to deliver FPV systems that are competitive with any other energy platform in long-term performance, cost effectiveness and reliability.

The Xfloat Story

Xfloat was born when our founders realized that no existing floating PV systems were able to harness the crucial technological developments that were transforming the ground-based PV sector, beginning with robust, precise tracking capability and smart algorithmic control. Bodies of water bring with them a series of special challenges, and many land-based technologies are ineffective or impractical in a floating environment.

We gathered a team of naval engineers, data and AI experts, logistics and materials specialists and solar executives, who thoroughly reworked and engineered every part of the system.

Our guiding principle has remained constant: to build the solutions that best combine superior performance, structural resilience, constructability and simplicity, ease of installation and maintenance, scalability, powerful data capabilities for monitoring and optimization, cost effectiveness, and long-term durability.

We take pride in what we’ve created

A highly innovative system and operational solution with a wealth of proprietary features, including several pathbreaking advances that enable superior, consistent performance and lower cost of ownership. We will continue to lead the development of new FPV technologies, and our customers will share in the ongoing refinements of the Xfloat system coming from the constant stream of rich data gathered from our projects around the world.

Xfloat’s Advantages

  • Smart Algo Control & ML

    Continuous refining of rich data acquisition and machine learning capabilities for optimal performance

  • HSAT Tracking

    First true HSAT tracking system for floating PV

  • Structural Resilience

    Highly durable against wind and water forces, including proprietary "dumping" technology

  • Simplified Assembly & QA

    Each component designed for easy construction, durable quality and cost efficiency

  • Streamlined Anchoring

    Requires only a fraction of mooring lines/anchors currently used

  • Robust Bifaciality

    Fully exploited bifacial modules, with minimal backside shading and smart algo control

  • Real-time Sensors

    Early detection and prevention of operational problems, bird infestation

  • Automated O&M

    Tracking tables, underwater structure and control system all designed for simple, automated O&M

  • Nested Parts

    Innovative nesting design of main floatation parts, reducing freight footprint and cost

  • No Motors

    Fewer parts, no motors or hydraulics

Xfloat supplies its system and operational solution and advises on-site to EPCs, owners and developers globally.

Contact Us
  • Boston
  • Switzerland
  • Israel
  • Nigeria
  • Ghana
  • DRC
  • Uganda
  • Kenya
  • Thailand
  • Singapore
  • Indonesia
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Meet Our Team

We pride ourselves on our collaborative ingenuity, our relentless focus on precise, intelligent execution, and our ability to maximize performance, durability and cost efficiency at each installation site.

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      Ran Alcalay CEO

      Over 20 years of industrial entrepreneurship and international management experience in technology companies. Founder/CEO of Midbar Tech Ltd, a worldwide leader in copy protection and digital rights management, acquired by Macrovision Corp (NASDAQ: MVSN, ROVI, TIVO) in 2002. Co-founder of Etrading Logic Ltd. (ETL); Managing Director, Tiltan 3D Technologies.

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      Yuval Gilady COO

      Former Chief Engineer, Israeli Navy; former Head of Planning and Logistics, Israel Navy; CEO, Green ICPS (developer of eco-friendly anti-corrosion coating). Deep tech development, logistics and operational management experience, in Israel and internationally.

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      Avi Alcalay CTO

      Founded and led innovative startups in cleantech, metals and plastic injection molding sectors. Former Israel Navy officer. Known for finding highly creative solutions to difficult technical and operational problems, including in marine environments.

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      Dotan Borenstein EVP

      Experienced Executive with a demonstrated history in the Climate-Tech and Ag-Tech sectors. Former VP Business Development with Hutchison Kinrot technological Incubator in Israel. Earlier Dotan served in the Israeli Air Force as a pilot and was responsible for establishing and managing the IAF’s joint allied strategic programs.

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      Philippe Selve Head of Data Systems

      Senior programmer with multidisciplinary experience in embedded systems and data processing. Former Chief Scientist at Macrovision Corp.

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      Shimon Reinich Head of Engineering

      A leading maritime engineer with 25 years’ experience in naval architecture, naval engineering, operations management, design and implementation of complex maritime systems. International projects include planning and development of the Interceptor high-speed patrol boat with De Haass Shipyards; unmanned sea vessel with FB Design (Fabio Buzzi); Fish Farm Barge Project in cooperation with University of Nantes.