VANCOUVER, British Columbia – SHARC International Systems Inc., operating as SHARC Energy and recognized globally for its Wastewater Energy Transfer technology, has achieved a significant milestone with the commercial introduction of its Back-Flush Only system. The company confirmed on March 04, 2026, that it has secured a purchase order for this innovative system, which will be implemented at a wastewater treatment facility located in Calgary, Alberta.
Commercial Launch of New Product Category
This purchase order represents more than just a transaction; it signifies the official commercial debut of the BFO system within SHARC Energy's expanding product portfolio. The development underscores the company's strategic efforts to diversify its solutions and penetrate new market segments that were previously untapped by their traditional offerings.
Technical Specifications and Applications
The Back-Flush Only system is engineered as a passive thermal energy transfer solution specifically designed for environments where source effluent contains minimal or no solids and where medium- to high-temperature effluent is readily available. Unlike SHARC's larger filtration systems that handle raw wastewater, the BFO system is optimized for cleaner effluent streams, eliminating the need for solids separation or maceration processes.
This system efficiently harvests and transfers thermal energy from suitable hydronic sources to areas where heating or cooling is required. Key applications for the BFO system include:
- Non-solids effluent streams
- Grey water systems
- Wastewater treatment plant discharge
- Data center cooling and heating
- Hydronic HVAC installations
- District heating and cooling networks
- Ambient Temperature Loops
Expanding Market Reach
By targeting cleaner source streams, the BFO system enables SHARC Energy to access facilities and infrastructure environments where traditional wastewater energy recovery systems might not be necessary, but where valuable thermal energy is currently being wasted. This strategic expansion allows the company to address a broader range of applications while supporting global energy efficiency initiatives.
Michael Albertson, CEO and President of SHARC Energy, emphasized the significance of this development: "This purchase order represents more than a project win — it represents the successful launch of a new product category within our portfolio. The BFO system allows us to address a broader range of applications, particularly wastewater treatment plant effluent, data centers and hydronic loop systems, where passive thermal transfer can unlock significant energy recovery without complex solids management."
Environmental and Economic Implications
Wastewater treatment plants, such as the Calgary installation site, process consistent effluent streams that often maintain elevated temperatures, making them ideal candidates for thermal energy harvesting technologies. This implementation demonstrates SHARC Energy's capability to support municipal efforts aimed at reducing energy waste, enhancing system efficiency, and advancing electrification and decarbonization goals.
The Calgary project serves as a practical example of how innovative thermal energy recovery systems can contribute to sustainable infrastructure development while creating economic value through energy savings and operational efficiencies.
