Halcium Energy

Halcium Energy is providing solar energy’s missing half.

It’s created a safe, powerful wind-turbine engine that complements solar panels, enabling continuous renewable energy generation. During times when sunlight isn’t prevalent or weather is bad, these turbines generate the necessary electricity to balance out solar’s shortcomings.

The massive power needs of Artificial Intelligence and high-tech manufacturing is pushing both American and European grids toward a crisis.

U.S. electricity consumption grew 0.5% annually for twenty years. Now, it’s projected to jump by up to twenty-five percent by 2030. In Europe, after years of declining electricity use, forecasts are for demand to rise by as much as fifteen percent over the next decade.

The main culprit is leading AI and manufacturing companies, which have a dire need for massive amounts of electricity. As a result, companies are turning to leveled cost of energy (LCOE), the industry standard when comparing how much energy from different power plants costs (i.e., nuclear vs. solar vs. wind).

Halcium’s solution isn’t new. But it is better than what’s already on the market.

Current rooftop turbines are easily damaged by turbulent winds. Many also feature exposed, fast-spinning blades that can cause harm to people and animals. There are also aesthetic concerns with respect to many turbines that are obtrusive.

Halcium’s turbines are made for rooftops. They feature:

Aerodynamic shell — the shell collects this turbulent flow, channels it into a rotor, and potentially amplifies the amount of power being generated.

Shrouded blades — blades are hidden behind a stationary solid shroud, enhancing safety.

Minimized visual clutter — obscuring the blades behind the shroud reduces visible movement (i.e., flicker), allowing aesthetic integration into city architecture.

Halcium’s turbines have been technically validated and digitally optimized by an independent engineering firm. The company has been issued two patents in the U.S. and has patents in Europe pending.

More than 2,900 solar installers have signed up and inquired about partnering with Halcium. Large corporations and government entities have also expressed interest.

In 2024, the global rooftop-solar market was valued at sixty-three billion dollars. Halcium’s near-term revenue goal is $140 million.

After finalizing its engineering plans, the company will build a commercial-grade prototype, get its product certified, then begin pilot programs.

Team Background

Nicholas Hodges - Founder & CEO

Nicholas has entrepreneurial experience, having previously served as Chief Financial Officer of a consumer-goods company. While there, he scaled the business from five million dollars to twenty-five million dollars in revenue in just three years.

He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Union Adventist University and an MBA from Arizona State.

Louis Bohn - Board Member

Louis has more than thirty years of entrepreneurial experience.

Prior to joining the team at Halcium, he was a management consultant with AuST Development and Manufacturing, a medical-equipment manufacturer. Before that, he was a consultant with 3form, a building-materials business.

Earlier in his career, he worked in the healthcare industry, serving as Senior Director of Organizational Capability with Blue Shield of California and Executive Director of Organization Effectiveness with Kaiser Permanente.

Louis holds a Bachelor’s degree in Rhetoric from the University of California, Davis, a Master’s degree in Communications from the University of Montana, and a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Utah.

Debbie Hodges - Board Member

Debbie focuses on Halcium’s branding and marketing strategies.

Most recently, she spent time as a freelance graphic designer. Before that, she was Director of Marketing and Creative Services for AlphaGraphics Bountiful, an advertising business.

She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Union Adventist University.

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