Brenmiller Energy’s Breakthrough bGen™ ZERO Technology Wins Prestigious Gold Edison Award for Innovation in Energy Storage and Management
Brenmiller Energy Ltd., an internationally recognized leader in thermal energy storage (TES) technology, has proudly announced that its trailblazing bGen™ ZERO system has earned the prestigious Gold Edison Award in the Energy Storage and Management category. The award was presented during the 2025 Edison Awards Gala, held in Fort Myers, Florida, a celebration that brought together pioneers of innovation from around the world. Avi Brenmiller, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, accepted the award on behalf of the Brenmiller team, marking another important milestone in the company’s journey toward a decarbonized energy future.
Founded in 1987, the Edison Awards™ honor excellence in new product and service development, celebrating innovation, ingenuity, and real-world impact across industries. Named after legendary inventor Thomas Edison, the awards reflect the spirit of invention that Edison and his team at Menlo Park embodied—an unyielding commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible and bringing transformative technologies to the global marketplace.
The recognition of bGen™ ZERO as a gold-level Edison Award winner highlights Brenmiller Energy’s relentless pursuit of innovation in the clean energy space. This achievement solidifies the Company’s position at the forefront of renewable heat solutions, affirming that its core technologies are not only visionary but also effective, scalable, and commercially viable.
“Winning an Edison Award is a tremendous honor,” said Avi Brenmiller, the company’s CEO. “We’re pleased to see our bGen™ thermal energy storage technology, once again, recognized for its innovation and impact. This achievement is a reflection of our team’s decades-long dedication to developing cutting-edge renewable heat solutions. We are proud to continue Thomas Edison’s legacy of advancing technologies that reshape how we access and consume electricity.”
The Edison Awards’ selection process is widely respected and thorough. Nominees are evaluated by the Edison Awards Steering Committee along with a distinguished panel of more than 3,000 senior business executives, academics, engineers, scientists, designers, and other experts from fields including product development, engineering, education, and marketing. These evaluators also include past winners, ensuring that the bar remains high for innovation, functionality, and sustainability.
Brenmiller’s award-winning bGen™ system is designed to convert electricity into thermal energy, which is then stored and used to meet the high-temperature demands of industrial processes. It represents a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional fossil fuel systems, such as natural gas, making it especially valuable in hard-to-abate industrial sectors like manufacturing, food processing, cement, and chemicals.
What sets the bGen™ ZERO apart is its proven commercial readiness and competitive cost structure. Unlike many emerging technologies that remain confined to laboratories or pilot phases, bGen™ is already deployed and operational under real-world conditions. The system has been tested in some of the harshest environments within the global power generation industry, where its reliability and efficiency have stood the test of time.
One of the primary value propositions of the bGen™ system is its ability to decouple energy supply from demand. By storing excess energy—especially from renewable sources like wind and solar—and releasing it as needed, the system adds critical flexibility to the energy grid. This enables greater integration of renewables at scale, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and enhancing energy security. bGen™ acts as a buffer, stabilizing the grid and ensuring a consistent, on-demand supply of heat and electricity, regardless of intermittency issues often associated with clean energy sources.
In addition to the Edison Award, Brenmiller Energy’s bGen™ technology has been receiving widespread acclaim from a variety of respected institutions and media outlets. The system was previously selected as one of TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2023, a prestigious list that features breakthrough innovations across health, climate, technology, and other sectors. TIME highlighted bGen™ for its potential to drive deep decarbonization across industries that require large-scale heat, something that traditional renewable energy solutions often struggle to deliver efficiently.
The innovation was also named a finalist in Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s (BNEF) 2024 Pioneers program, an annual initiative that identifies and honors companies with game-changing technologies poised to accelerate the transition to a net-zero carbon economy. The inclusion in this list places Brenmiller Energy among the elite group of climate-tech innovators globally recognized for their tangible impact on reducing emissions and enabling a cleaner energy system.
Moreover, the European Commission has awarded bGen™ its Seal of Excellence, signifying the EU’s support for technologies with strong market potential and strategic value for Europe’s clean energy transformation. This commendation, along with being named an Innovation Champion by the European Investment Bank (EIB), demonstrates the significant confidence global institutions place in Brenmiller’s technology and its role in shaping the energy future of both developed and developing regions.
Brenmiller Energy’s mission aligns with the growing international consensus that thermal energy storage will be a key component in the energy transition. As countries and industries seek alternatives to natural gas and coal, particularly in energy-intensive sectors, technologies like bGen™ offer scalable solutions that support both environmental goals and operational reliability. The technology is modular, making it adaptable for small to large installations, and capable of serving a diverse set of industries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.
In practical terms, bGen™ ZERO works by charging a crushed rock-based thermal storage system with electricity—ideally from renewable sources—during off-peak hours or when excess generation is available. The heat is then stored within the rock and discharged when needed, supplying steam, hot air, or hot water to various industrial processes. This design eliminates reliance on fossil fuels and enables clients to cut carbon emissions significantly, helping them meet regulatory standards and sustainability targets.
Brenmiller’s technology is particularly attractive as governments around the world roll out increasingly ambitious climate policies and decarbonization targets. With regulatory support and growing demand for green industrial heat, the company is well-positioned to accelerate its deployments and scale its operations further.
Brenmiller Energy continues to advance new projects and partnerships globally. With its latest Edison Award recognition, the company gains not only added credibility but also increased visibility among industrial players, utilities, investors, and policymakers seeking proven technologies that can help bridge the gap between today’s energy reality and tomorrow’s sustainable future.
