THE BIRTH OF SAMAD POWER
Samad Power was founded in 2010 by current company Chairman, Dr Seyed Mohseni and a group of Cranfield University’s doctoral students in Gas Turbine engineering and technology. Its core expertise lies in design, development, and build of high speed direct drive turbogenerators. The company began development of a revolutionary turbogenerator system and the internal technologies that was initially used in the micro CHP system, a small power plant for domestic and small commercial applications.
EXTENDED ACTIVITIES
As the aviation revolution gathers pace and renewable sources replace fossil fuels, it is clear that a range of new technologies including hybrid electric propulsion systems are becoming vital part of nearly all future air mobility systems. Samad Power recognised that its technologies and capabilities were broadly applicable to a wide array of light aircraft programs. In early 2018, the company invested in Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) programmes. Since then, the company made a strategic pivoting to expand its development activities and leverage its core knowledge to become a propulsion technology vendor to support the high value emerging market of hybrid electric aircraft.
MISSION AND VISION
Samad Power Ltd is an innovative engineering company that strives to support the transition to zero carbon energy ecosystem through development of low/zero emission solutions.
Our dream is to offer a meaningful contribution to improvement of our living environment and the quality of people’s lives.
Our goal is to provide cost effective, reliable, efficient and environmentally friendly products that can transform the target markets through significant reduction of carbon emissions compared to existing technologies.
OUR HISTORY
Founded in 2010 by a group of Cranfield University graduates in Gas Turbine technology.
Inception
Samad Power was founded by a group of Cranfield University graduates, and the development of a micro gas turbine engine began.
2010
Proof Of Concept
Micro Turbine CHP Boiler concept was formed and achieved experimental proof of concept level to underpin TRL2.
2012
Industry Attention
Micro Turbine CHP boiler gained attention of stakeholders, ranging from boiler OEMs, turbocharger OEMs, utility companies and contract manufacturers.
2015
Air Bearing
Angel investment and grant by Innovate UK to develop a 2kW air bearing engine. Invited by City University to develop a 10kW solar-powered microturbine system for Chinese market.
2017
Regulatory Change Impact – Q3
Introduction of GAR certification, discontinuation of electricity generation subsidies, Brexit, and announcement of 2050 Net-Zero strategy impacted Samad business model and time to market.
2018
Bakery Burner
Grant by Innovate UK to integrate Samad’s gas turbine as grid-independent bakery burner for Sub-Saharan African market.
2019
Technology Integration
Self-contained direct drive turbogenerator running on air bearing is integrated with a bakery oven. In addition, end 2021 marks the commercialisation of a high speed Motor Inverter.
2021
2011
Proof of Market
A proof of market research was done by Cranfield School of Management, followed by valuation of the company by the MPA Group.
2014
Technology Validation
Angel Investments and DECC grant enabled the company to progress the technology from TRL2 through to TRL4.
2016
Clean-Tech Company
Awarded top Clean-Tech company in the Climate KIC’S UK and Ireland Venture competition.
2018
Certification And Field Trial – Q2
Awarded grant by BEIS for certification and field trial of its first micro CHP boiler to advance the technology readiness from TRL6 to TRL8.
2018
Investment – Q4
In-kind value investment in sister company Samad Aerospace Ltd, which is active in development of hybrid electric VTOL business jets.
2020
Solar Turbo CHP
Grant by Innovate UK to develop an off-grid micro gas turbine CHP with parabolic solar dish for Sub Saharan African market.
2010
Inception
Samad Power was founded by a group of Cranfield University graduates, and the development of a micro gas turbine engine began.
2011
Proof of Market
A proof of market research was done by Cranfield School of Management, followed by valuation of the company by the MPA Group.
2012
Proof Of Concept
Micro Turbine CHP Boiler concept was formed and achieved experimental proof of concept level to underpin TRL2.
2014
Technology Validation
Angel Investments and DECC grant enabled the company to progress the technology from TRL2 through to TRL4.
2015
Industry Attention
Micro Turbine CHP boiler gained attention of stakeholders, ranging from boiler OEMs, turbocharger OEMs, utility companies and contract manufacturers.
2016
Clean-Tech Company
Awarded top Clean-Tech company in the Climate KIC’S UK and Ireland Venture competition.
2017
Air Bearing
Angel investment and grant by Innovate UK to develop a 2kW air bearing engine. Invited by City University to develop a 10kW solar-powered microturbine system for Chinese market.
2018
Certification And Field Trial – Q2
Awarded grant by BEIS for certification and field trial of its first micro CHP boiler to advance the technology readiness from TRL6 to TRL8.
2018
Regulatory Change Impact – Q3
Introduction of GAR certification, discontinuation of electricity generation subsidies, Brexit, and announcement of 2050 Net-Zero strategy impacted Samad business model and time to market.
2018
Investment – Q4
In-kind value investment in sister company Samad Aerospace Ltd, which is active in development of hybrid electric VTOL business jets.
2019
Bakery Burner
Grant by Innovate UK to integrate Samad’s gas turbine as grid-independent bakery burner for Sub-Saharan African market.
2020
Solar Turbo CHP
Grant by Innovate UK to develop an off-grid micro gas turbine CHP with parabolic solar dish for Sub Saharan African market.
2021
Technology Integration
Self-contained direct drive turbogenerator running on air bearing is integrated with a bakery oven. In addition, end 2021 marks the commercialisation of a high speed Motor Inverter.
PARTNERS
Samad Power works closely with experienced Industrial and Academic partners in the areas of turbomachinery, mechanical, and power electronics design as well as development of cost-effective energy solutions and commercialisation of technologies.
Cranfield University
Omega Dot
Brits Energy
LEMS Energy Management
University of Pretoria (South Africa)
University of Birmingham
Samad Aerospace
Clear Blue Energy
University of Hertfordshire
Carbon Trust
WSP
Energy 4 Impact
I.B.Market
Reinfo Dev
