Interview of the President

STG has designed, built, and patented a high-tech innovative generator that produces electrical current. Could you tell us more about it?

The idea of building a generator that produces electrical current stemmed from several considerations. First and foremost, there’s the increasing demand in the market for electrical energy consumption. Secondly, it’s to prevent potential blackouts due to the projected shortage of electrical energy, a concern that has been highlighted by our federal advisors in their numerous appeals through the media. And the third reflection revolves around the need for the energy produced to come from renewable sources that are as environmentally friendly as possible.

In January 2022, the EU executive officially categorized certain activities as “green.” It’s now official that gas and nuclear energy are included in the Green Taxonomy and are considered green and therefore eligible for funding. However, at Germany’s specific request, fossil fuel-sourced gas should gradually be replaced with renewable and low-carbon emission gas. The replacement of fossil gas with biogas in power plants that produce electrical current must reach at least 30% in favor of biogas by 2026, and then increase to 55% by 2035. The cost-related figures on our website give an idea of the immense profit potential that can be harnessed.

Consortia of municipalities collaborating with electricity providers (AEL, AEM, SES, etc.) that use wastewater and engage in recycling can develop significant biogas production, which can be sold at a high added value at electric vehicle charging stations. This may be economics jargon, but it’s clear that if autonomous production costs are lower than CHF 0.05 per kWh, and the final consumer selling price ranges between CHF 0.50 to 0.90 per kWh, the math is straightforward.

It’s evident that just for the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland, we’re talking about several hundred million. We are quite literally sitting on a green goldmine, and we must realize this and do everything possible to produce as much biogas as we can in a circular economy to strengthen our finances where needed.

The STG generator is powered by biogas or hydrogen, preferably from local production. After years of research and testing, our engineers have created a generator that meets these requirements. Despite its high-tech innovation, the STG generator is easy to manufacture, requires minimal maintenance, and is compact and lightweight.

Thanks to its features, it produces electrical energy at a low cost, and as highlighted in the technical tables on our website, it has double the efficiency compared to generators currently on the market, with fuel consumption reduced by half. Among its various applications, we have considered its use in the automotive sector, independent electric vehicle charging stations, and even in the maritime industry, to name a few, given the growing trend towards electric mobility in the market.

Can you explain further the application of your power generator in the automotive sector?

As mentioned earlier, the current trend in mobility, which has relied on internal combustion engines for over a century, is gradually shifting towards electric propulsion engines due to international agreements aimed at protecting the environment. This shift imposes a significant increase in electricity production. For instance, according to the Powerloop Association, which operates in the energy sector, creating a network of around two thousand small biogas-powered power stations across Switzerland would alleviate electricity shortages, especially during the winter, while simultaneously ensuring the charging of all electric vehicles, with your generator playing a crucial role in this scenario.

The STG generator powers electric vehicle charging stations independently of the electrical grid. It can also store surplus energy and feed it back into the grid when needed during peak demand. You can delve deeper into this topic by visiting the “Charging Stations” section on our website.

Have you considered any other applications?

On our website, in the “Field of Applications” section, the chart and video provide an idea of the generator’s potential applications. Additionally, we envision its use in hydrogen production, future buildings, and in developing countries, among other possibilities.

We know that in industrialized countries, the average family consumes about 6 kWh per day, whereas in underdeveloped countries, it’s approximately 0.30 kW per day. If we calculate that just one STG generator can store about 30 kWh, totaling 720 kWh per day, it’s more than sufficient to meet the needs of around 120 families in industrialized countries and ten times more in underdeveloped countries. The generator can be powered by locally produced biogas (from vegetable waste, wastewater, wood scraps, etc.), eliminating the need for costly infrastructure like power poles and excavations to bring electricity. In developing countries, locally generated electricity could facilitate access to universal necessities such as education, knowledge, and information through the internet.

What’s the plan moving forward?

As highlighted on our website, we have collaborated with international engineering firms that have not only confirmed the validity of our project but have also provided the technical and scientific foundations to create the pre-industrial prototype, which will pave the way for industrial-scale production to meet market demands.

The magnitude of work involved in these endeavors and contacts necessitates the appointment of an investment bank with a strong interest in and sensitivity to these issues. This bank can initiate a fundraising campaign, enabling the launch of industrial production.

Furthermore, we are open to licensing our technology for use in every country worldwide so that they can independently manufacture our generator for use in sectors where it is needed.

Do you have a patent and certifications? Can you tell us more?

We have filed patents both at the Swiss and international levels, with the assistance of specialized studies, to protect the technology of the STG generator.

When can we expect the STG generator to be available on the market?

Regarding the timeline for the construction of the second industrial prototype, thanks to the technical and scientific expertise acquired by STG over the years, and having finalized designs for its production, building it within a few months is feasible. I hope that it will see the light of day as soon as possible.