Robert ŽERJAL

As an engineer, Robert Žerjal has always been aware of the central importance of innovations and technical system solutions in increasing the company’s added value and the value of the company itself. All the innovations in which he has participated were extremely cost-effective solutions based on essential technological and scientific findings, on the one hand, and the company’s technological capabilities, on the other. Robert Žerjal is also the author and co-author of important patents, especially in threephase electronically commutated non-contact DC electric motors and innovations in the field of photovoltaic micro-inverters. His research and development have had a key impact on the company’s global competitiveness in brushless motor programs with integrated electronics, especially for the forklift industry, hybrid propulsion systems for boats, and electric power steering for cars. In terms of care for the environment, Robert Žerjal has always emphasized connecting electromobility with renewable energy sources.

Solar micro inverter Letrika SMI260 with WMBUS communication and Smart- Grid functionality: it has the possibility of generating reactive power depending on the grid voltage and operating power depending on the grid frequency.

1950 Born in Branik, Slovenia

1973 Degree, majoring in solid state physics, University of Ljubljana

1973 Development engineer for ignition systems

1977 Head of informatics

1985 CEO

1993 Director of the Development Institute

2000 Member of the supervisory board of University in Nova Gorica

2008 Member of the Strategic Council for Technological Development

2011 Executive director for strategic development

Important Works

Patent: Three-phase electronically commutated brushless DC-motors (SI20602).

Patent: Rotor structure with permanent magnets for electromotors without brushes (SI21677).

Patent: Power generator without brushes and slip-rings (SI21678).