Heat2Power provides wafer‑scale thermophotovoltaic panels that convert high‑temperature radiant heat directly into electricity, eliminating the need for heat exchangers and fluid loops. Their modular panels, scalable from 10 kW to 10 MW, deliver power densities up to 500 times that of conventional solar PV, enabling compact, high‑efficiency waste‑heat or solar‑thermal power generation for industrial and utility customers.
Funding
$3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Industrial and utility facilities often rely on large, low‑efficiency heat‑to‑electricity systems that require complex heat exchangers and extensive infrastructure, limiting rapid deployment and scaling of power generation from waste heat or high‑temperature sources.
Solution
Heat2Power offers wafer‑scale thermophotovoltaic (TPV) cell arrays that convert radiant heat directly into electricity without intermediate heat‑transfer fluids or exchangers. Their proprietary air‑bridge reflector technology captures high‑temperature radiation efficiently, enabling power densities up to 500 × those of conventional solar panels. The cells are assembled into modular panels that can be sized from 10 kW to 10 MW, allowing fast, on‑site installation and instant power output. This approach provides a compact, high‑efficiency, and scalable solution for converting industrial waste heat, concentrated solar thermal, or other high‑temperature sources into usable electric power.
Target Audience
Primary customers are industrial plants, utility generators, and large‑scale renewable‑energy projects that need efficient, compact conversion of high‑temperature heat into electricity.
Features
- Wafer‑scale TPV cell arrays with air‑bridge reflector for industry‑leading conversion efficiency across a broad temperature range
- Direct radiative heat capture eliminates the need for heat exchangers and fluid loops, reducing system complexity and maintenance
- Modular panel architecture configurable from 10 kW to 10 MW, supporting rapid assembly and flexible scaling to match load requirements
- Power density up to 500 times that of photovoltaic solar panels, enabling compact footprints for high‑output installations
- Near‑instantaneous electrical response comparable to solar PV, providing reliable, on‑demand power generation