Mesodyne has developed the LightCell, a compact power generator that utilizes solid-state power conversion to achieve over 10 times the energy density of lithium-ion batteries while operating silently and with minimal maintenance. This multi-fuel generator can efficiently convert gasoline, diesel, or jet fuel, providing reliable, long-endurance power for portable applications such as autonomous vehicles and sensors in remote or extreme environments.
Funding
$12M 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.
DMNSFounders
Product
Problem
Lithium-ion batteries often lack the energy density required for extended operation of portable devices, autonomous vehicles, and remote sensors, particularly in demanding environments. Existing power solutions may also be limited by fuel constraints, maintenance requirements, noise, and thermal signatures.
Solution
Mesodyne's LightCell is a compact power generator that leverages solid-state power conversion to achieve over 10 times the energy density of lithium-ion batteries. This multi-fuel generator can efficiently convert gasoline, diesel, or jet fuel, providing reliable, long-endurance power for portable applications. The LightCell's design minimizes maintenance requirements and enables silent operation, making it suitable for remote and covert operations. Its modular design allows for scalability and adaptability to various power needs.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes users of portable devices, autonomous vehicles, and sensors in remote or extreme environments, as well as military and defense applications requiring long-endurance power.
Features
- Solid-state power conversion for high energy density and minimal maintenance
- Multi-fuel capability, converting gasoline, diesel, or jet fuel without reformers or catalysts
- Lightweight design enabling significant weight reduction compared to batteries
- Long endurance, supporting 24+ hour operation for small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) and other autonomous platforms
- Low acoustic and heat signature for covert operation
- Scalable and modular design for combining multiple LightCells into higher power modules
- Vibration and noise-free operation
- Operable in extreme temperatures