E-Ferry
What it does
Solmate unifies modular electric ferry retrofits with institutional green finance. Built by teaming up with SOLMATE, a startup backed by CPUGAD TBI, with 3 Mechanical Engineering members from Central Philippine University. 1st Runner-Up at the National Ready, Spark, Charge Hackathon 2026, National Clean Energy Track, competing against 17 teams nationwide.
Features
E-Ferry retrofit
Converts diesel passenger boats to electric with no hull reconstruction needed, using liquid-cooled LFP battery packs and digital throttle control.
Green Fintech Platform
Unlocking institutional ESG capital for maritime vessel electrification. Converts tamper-proof IoT telemetry into bankable loan structures, tokenized green bonds, and automated carbon credit monetization.
Pay-As-You-Save
A $0-upfront financing option, alongside battery leasing and green bond issuance.
Impact
- 1st Runner-Up, National Ready, Spark, Charge Hackathon 2026, National Clean Energy Track -- 17 teams nationwide.