Antora Energy
Antora Energy, based in Sunnyvale, CA, specializes in producing thermal batteries that convert renewable electricity into industrial energy, aiming to reduce emissions and enhance efficiency.
Services
Antora Energy specializes in producing factory-made thermal batteries aimed at converting renewable electricity into reliable industrial energy. Their thermal battery technology provides zero-emissions industrial heat and power, offering a cost-competitive solution compared to fossil fuels. These thermal batteries are designed to support large industrial operations by delivering on-demand electricity using thermophotovoltaic (TPV) technology.
Funding and Investments
Antora Energy has successfully raised $150 million in Series B funding, led by Decarbonization Partners. This funding is intended to help the company scale its technology and reduce industrial emissions. Additionally, Antora Energy has received $4 million in grant funding from the California Energy Commission and the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy to further develop and scale their thermophotovoltaic technology.
Products
The core product of Antora Energy is their thermal battery system, which uses renewable electricity to heat blocks of solid carbon to high temperatures. These thermally insulated modules can store and deliver heat at the scale required by large industrial operations. The thermal batteries employ breakthrough thermophotovoltaic technology to convert stored heat back into electricity, achieving high efficiency.
Location
Antora Energy is headquartered at 1244 Reamwood Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94089. This location serves as the primary site for their research, development, and manufacturing operations.
Awards and Recognition
Antora Energy's thermal battery technology has been recognized as one of TIME’s Best Inventions Of 2023. This acknowledgement highlights the innovative impact and potential of their technology in the realm of industrial energy solutions.