TOCN: Energy-Positive Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future
TOCN, an IIT Hyderabad startup, is revolutionizing urban and highway infrastructure by transforming them into energy-positive ecosystems. We integrate cutting-edge BIPV, BIAV, and vertical farming solutions to generate clean energy, enhance urban greenery, and boost food security for a more sustainable tomorrow.
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The Urban Challenge: Energy, Environment, and Food Security
Our cities face a triple threat: energy demand, environmental degradation, and food insecurity. Buildings alone consume a staggering 40% of global energy, while urban areas are critically lacking, with 70% less green space than recommended. Compounding this, food supply chains contribute 25% of global emissions, and the world population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, intensifying pressure on resources. TOCN addresses these pressing issues head-on.
Buildings consume 40% of global energy
Urban areas lack 70% of vital green spaces
Food supply chains contribute 25% of global emissions
Global population to reach 9.7 billion by 2050
BIPV: Buildings as Power Generators
Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) are revolutionizing how structures interact with energy. Seamlessly blending into facades, roofs, and windows, BIPV systems transform buildings into active power generators, capable of reducing grid reliance by 30-50%. This technology is not just about energy; it's about design. BIPV products, like solar glass, offer aesthetic integration, ensuring that sustainable solutions enhance rather than detract from architectural beauty. The global BIPV market is projected to reach $20.7 billion by 2027, highlighting its immense potential.
Seamless Integration
BIPV panels blend into building facades and roofs, maintaining aesthetic appeal.
Significant Energy Reduction
Reduces grid reliance by 30-50%, fostering energy independence.
Growing Market
Global BIPV market projected to reach $20.7 billion by 2027.
BIAV & Vertical Farming: Productive Green Spaces
TOCN integrates Building Integrated Agrivoltaics (BIAV) and vertical farming to create highly productive green spaces within urban environments. BIAV solutions ingeniously combine solar power generation with agricultural cultivation on the same land area, maximizing efficiency. Vertical farming, a cornerstone of our approach, yields 10-20 times more produce than traditional land farming while using an astonishing 95% less water. This innovative method allows for the local production of fresh, high-quality produce, including leafy greens, herbs, and strawberries, enhancing urban food security and reducing reliance on long supply chains.
10-20x
Yield Increase
Higher yield than traditional farming methods.
95%
Water Savings
Less water than conventional agriculture.
Fresh
Local Produce
Leafy greens, herbs, and strawberries grown on-site.
TOCN's Integrated Ecosystems: Beyond Net-Zero
TOCN's core innovation lies in the convergence of BIPV, BIAV, and vertical farming, creating truly synergistic and "energy-positive" ecosystems. We go beyond net-zero, generating surplus power that can be fed back into the grid or used for EV charging, making infrastructure an active contributor to the energy landscape. This integrated approach not only maximizes clean energy production but also significantly enhances urban biodiversity and improves local microclimates, fostering healthier and more resilient cities.
BIPV
Clean energy generation
BIAV
Sustainable crop cultivation
Vertical Farming
Urban food production
Energy Positive
Surplus power and enhanced ecosystems
Measurable Impact & Market Opportunity
TOCN is poised to make a significant and measurable impact on urban sustainability. We aim to achieve 1 million square feet of installations, generating 10 MW of clean energy, equivalent to powering thousands of homes. Furthermore, our solutions will produce 500 tons per year of fresh, local produce, enhancing food security and reducing transportation emissions. These efforts will collectively reduce urban CO2 emissions by 5,000 tons annually. This ambitious vision aligns perfectly with the burgeoning global smart building market, projected to reach $158 billion by 2027, presenting a vast opportunity for growth and partnership.
  • Target 1M sq ft installations
  • Generate 10MW clean energy
  • Produce 500 tons/year fresh produce
  • Reduce urban CO2 emissions by 5,000 tons annually
The global smart building market is projected to reach $158 billion by 2027, indicating a massive opportunity for TOCN's innovative solutions.
The TOCN Advantage: Innovation & Expertise
TOCN stands at the forefront of sustainable innovation, driven by the expertise of its founders, IIT Hyderabad entrepreneurs from the 2022 batch. Our unique advantage lies in proprietary algorithms that optimize both energy generation and crop yields, ensuring maximum efficiency and return on investment. We employ a holistic approach, integrating every aspect of our solutions to deliver unparalleled environmental and economic benefits. Furthermore, our patented modular designs allow for rapid deployment and scalability, making advanced sustainable infrastructure accessible and efficient to implement.
Expertise
Founded by IIT Hyderabad entrepreneurs.
Proprietary Algorithms
Optimize energy and crop yields for peak performance.
Holistic Approach
Maximizes environmental and economic returns.
Patented Modular Design
Enables rapid and efficient deployment.
Partner with TOCN: Build the Future
Join TOCN in shaping a sustainable future. We invite investors to fund groundbreaking sustainable infrastructure innovation and collaborators to partner on pilot projects, such as smart highways and urban farms. Schedule a consultation with our experts to explore how TOCN can transform your assets into energy-positive ecosystems. Together, we can build a greener, more resilient world.
Our Services
TOCN offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to integrate sustainable energy and agricultural solutions into diverse infrastructure projects. From transforming existing structures to seamless integration into new builds, our expertise covers the full spectrum of development.
Consulting & Retrofitting
Transform existing buildings into energy-positive, green-integrated assets through expert guidance and implementation.
New Construction Integration
Collaborate with architects and contractors to seamlessly embed our solutions from the initial design stage.
Precast Modular Products
Delivering integrated solar and vertical farming solutions for military, government, urban security, and site offices.
Meet Our Founders
Mohsin Siddiqui
A visionary leader with a background in renewable energy systems and sustainable infrastructure. Mohsin drives TOCN's strategic direction and technological innovation, ensuring our solutions remain at the cutting edge of energy-positive design. His passion for environmental impact fuels our mission.
Syed Zain Ahmed
An expert in smart agriculture and urban planning, Syed brings invaluable insights into vertical farming and building-integrated agrivoltaics. He is instrumental in developing scalable, efficient systems that enhance food security and urban green spaces.
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