Brenmiller Energy Reports 2022 Year-End Financial Results and Operational Update
Brenmiller Energy Ltd. (Nasdaq: BNRG) reported $9.2 million in commercial orders for 2022, highlighting growth in the thermal energy storage market driven by the demand for clean energy solutions. The company anticipates a production capacity of up to 4,000 MWh by Q4 2023, supported by a non-dilutive credit facility from the European Investment Bank. Major projects include a 31.5 MWh system for Philip Morris and a utility-scale project with Enel. Despite a rise in research and development expenses to $4.62 million, Brenmiller remains optimistic about increasing commercial orders and expanding its market presence, addressing an estimated $60 billion total addressable market.
- Achieved $9.2 million in commercial orders for 2022.
- Projected production capacity of 4,000 MWh by Q4 2023.
- Successful installations including a major project with Enel and Philip Morris.
- Increased R&D expenses to $4.62 million compared to $3.70 million in 2021.
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in commercial orders received in 2022$9.2 million - Momentum acceleration driven by demand for clean, independent energy sources and price-parity with fossil fuel-based heat
- Project growth expected in 2023 and beyond with production capacity of 4,000 MWh by the end of Q4 2023 to meet demand
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Production facility expected to support additional sales is funded with non-dilutive credit facility from
European Investment Bank - Management continues to invest in Company
ROSH HA’AYIN,
Company Highlights
- Utility-scale project with Enel S.p.A. (“Enel”) in the commissioning phase showcases Company as a leader in TES for industrial and utility markets and demonstrates Brenmiller’s operating and execution capabilities to other global energy leaders
- bGen installation at Enel is the first-ever system of its kind to provide utility-scale thermal energy storage offering commercial and industrial users a viable path toward decarbonization
- Philip Morris 31.5 MWh TES system in progress
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Completed bGen installation for
New York Power Authority (NYPA) atSUNY Purchase College -
bGen system installed in
Brazil with Fortlev -
in commercial orders received in 2022$9.2 million - Significant increase of commercial orders anticipated based on current project pipeline and the completion of pilot projects now underway
- Up to 4,000 MWh of production capacity expected by the end of Q4 2023 to meet expected projects
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Commenced trading on the Nasdaq and closed
private placement in$7.5 million May 2022 -
In
January 2023 , existing investors including the Company’s Chairman & CEO participated in a private placement; management investments in the Company to date total approximately$3.6 million $40 million - Won two clean-tech awards: World CleanTech Awards’ 2022 Visionary CleanTech StartUp of the Year Award in Energy Distinction; and The Cleanie Awards® Silver winner for Pioneer in New Technology in the Storage category
Management Commentary
“Our business made significant progress in 2022. bGen installations around the globe are proof of concept that thermal energy storage can deliver affordable and reliable electric heat around the clock. In 2022, we have proven ourselves as a global leader in providing net-zero heat solutions for industrial and utility markets. With a robust pipeline and accelerating commercial momentum, we are optimistic about the year ahead,” stated Avi Brenmiller, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
“As a leader in thermal energy storage, we are very proud of our 2022 achievements, including an industry first. For Enel, one of the largest energy companies in the world, we built and inaugurated the first-of-its-kind TES system at an active power plant. It is expected to finish the commissioning stage by the end of the first half of 2023. Through a signed agreement to purchase a 31.5 MWh bGen system, Philip Morris became our first major commercial sale, making Brenmiller one of only a few TES companies already fulfilling industrial-scale orders. We have delivered and responded to numerous requests for proposals, the majority of them in
Project Updates and Summary of Current Operations
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Enel: Together with Enel, Brenmiller designed, manufactured, and installed a 24 MWh TES system at a combined cycle power plant in
Italy . Enel has the option to add additional storage capacity at the site. This is the first thermal storage of its kind in the world to be integrated at an active power plant. Enel integrated the system at the power plant and validated its performance in the field, in challenging operating conditions, and on a large scale. Brenmiller’s bGen unit for Enel is expected to be fully commissioned by the end of H1 2023. The system offers reduced power plant start-up times and greater speed in load variations. It can store excess heat, including energy produced from renewable sources in the form of heat, offering decarbonization services to Enel’s industrial utility customers. -
Philip Morris: The Company signed a
agreement with Philip Morris Romania for the purchase of a bGen TES system. The system will have a capacity of 31.5 MWh, with an option to expand the system to 52.5 MWh, and includes a biomass system and auxiliary equipment. Payments are made based on defined milestones in the agreement. Basic engineering of the system is complete and is moving to the detailed design phase. The next major milestone for this project is the receipt of a building permit, which is expected by the end of Q2 2023.$9.2 million -
SUNY Purchase: Brenmiller completed the installation of a 0.5 MWh thermal storage-based co-generation station with the
New York Power Authority (NYPA) atSUNY Purchase College inNew York . The system includes hybrid charging with both exhaust gas and electricity. The project is currently in the commissioning phase and final delivery is expected by the end of Q2 2023. -
Fortlev: Brenmiller designed, manufactured, and delivered a 1 MWh TES with Fortlev in
Brazil . The system uses biomass instead of natural gas, allowing Fortlev to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. -
Green Enesys and Viridi RE: Brenmiller signed a Memorandum of Understanding with
Green Enesys Deutschland GmbH ("Green Enesys") andViridi Energias Renovables Espana, S.L . ("Viridi RE"), two European based developers of green energy projects, to perform engineering studies for incorporating bGen TES for Green Enesys’ and Viridi RE’s proposed green hydrogen production facilities throughoutSpain . Green Enesys and Viridi RE are currently developing three green hydrogen projects inSpain , with the goal of decarbonizing the European Union’s industrial, power generation, and transportation sectors. The projects will have a combined capacity to produce over 100,000 tonnes of green methanol annually.
Dimona Israel Production Facility
Brenmiller’s production facility in
Research, Development and Engineering Expenses, Net
Research, development, and engineering expenses, net of government grants, were
The Company expects research, development, and engineering expenses will materially increase as it continues to develop its storage units and bGen™ technology.
Research, development, and engineering expenses, net breakdown:
Twelve months ended
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2022 |
2021 |
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USD in thousands (unaudited) |
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Total research, development, and engineering expenses |
4,893 |
4,966 |
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Less – grants |
(275) |
(1,266) |
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Research, development and engineering expenses, net |
4,618 |
3,700 |
Balance Sheet Update
As of
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Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. Statements that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses: its belief that the Company’s thermal energy storage systems will help decarbonize industrial heat production; its commercial collaboration with Enel and that the bGen unit for Enel is expected to be fully commissioned by the end of H1 2023; the success of the current project with
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION |
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2022 |
2021 |
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USD in thousands |
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Assets |
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CURRENT ASSETS: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
6,135 | 8,280 |
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Restricted deposits |
34 | 47 |
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Trade receivables |
657 | 162 |
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Other receivables |
584 | 553 |
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Inventory |
935 | 95 |
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Assets held for sale (Rotem1) |
240 | - |
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS |
8,585 | 9,137 |
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NON-CURRENT ASSETS: |
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Cash and cash equivalents – long term |
373 | - |
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Restricted deposits |
85 | 179 |
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Right-of-use assets, net |
1,462 | 3,018 |
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Property, plant and equipment: |
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Plant and equipment, net |
1,193 | 1,583 |
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Advances to equipment supplier |
685 | - |
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- | 679 |
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Total property, plant and equipment |
1,878 | 2,262 |
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TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS |
3,798 | 5,459 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
12,383 | 14,596 |
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Liabilities and Equity |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: |
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Short-term bank credit and loans |
- | 5 |
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Trade payables |
246 | 264 |
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Deferred revenue |
418 | 1,095 |
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Other payables |
1,114 | 1,582 |
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Provisions |
8 | 215 |
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Current maturities of liabilities for royalties |
260 | 41 |
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Current maturities of lease liabilities |
606 | 954 |
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES |
2,652 | 4,156 |
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NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES: |
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3,965 | - |
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Lease liabilities |
959 | 2,448 |
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Liability for share options |
- | 213 |
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Liability for royalties |
2,143 | 2,236 |
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TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES |
7,067 | 4,897 |
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PLEDGES, GUARANTEES, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES |
9,719 | 9,053 |
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EQUITY: |
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Share capital |
88 | 79 |
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Share premium |
52,502 | 45,648 |
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Receipts on account of warrants |
1,487 | 1,176 |
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Capital reserve from transactions with controlling shareholders |
54,061 | 54,061 |
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Capital reserve on share-based payments |
2,861 | 1,318 |
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Foreign currency cumulative translation reserve |
(1,582) | (1,053) |
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Accumulated deficit |
(106,753) | (95,686) |
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TOTAL EQUITY |
2,664 | 5,543 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
12,383 | 14,596 |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS |
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For the year ended
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2022 |
2021 |
2020 |
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USD in thousands (except per share data) |
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REVENUES: |
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Licensing fees |
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1,500 | - |
- |
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Thermal energy storage units sold |
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- | 285 |
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Engineering services |
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20 | 110 |
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1,520 | 395 |
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COSTS AND EXPENSES: |
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COST OF REVENUES |
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(1,935) | (4,051) |
(122) |
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RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING EXPENSES, NET |
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(4,618) | (3,700) |
(3,913) |
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FACILITIES LAUNCHING EXPENSES |
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- | - |
(343) |
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MARKETING AND PROJECT PROMOTION EXPENSES, NET |
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(1,222) | (747) |
(370) |
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GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES |
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(4,465) | (2,586) |
(1,466) |
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(171) | (82) |
(2,973) |
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OTHER EXPENSES, NET |
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(737) | (295) |
(143) |
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OPERATING LOSS |
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(11,628) | (11,066) |
(9,330) |
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FINANCIAL INCOME |
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919 | 1,073 |
963 |
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FINANCIAL EXPENSES |
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(358) | (355) |
(1,114) |
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FINANCIAL INCOME, NET |
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561 | 718 |
(151) |
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LOSS FOR THE YEAR |
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(11,067) | (10,348) |
(9,481) |
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS – ITEM THAT WILL NOT BE RECLASSIFIED TO PROFIT OR LOSS – EXCHANGE DIFFERENCES ON TRANSLATION TO PRESENTATION CURRENCY |
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(529) | (14) |
(64) |
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COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE YEAR |
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(11,596) | (10,362) |
(9,545) |
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LOSS PER ORDINARY SHARE (in Dollars) - |
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Basic loss |
(0.76) |
(0.87) | (1.19) |
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Fully diluted loss |
(0.76) |
(0.94) | (1.19) |
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1 TAM is estimated by Brenmiller based on
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