🌟 Patent of the Week: Electricity Generation from Any Heat Source

No one likes wasted heat

🧐 What's the Big Idea?

Imagine turning everyday waste heat and biomass into valuable electricity. That's what Ekstera's TrueCycle technology does. Unlike traditional engines, it efficiently converts low-grade heat sources – think industrial waste heat or simple biomass – into reliable power. This means turning what's usually thrown away into a profitable and eco-friendly energy solution.

🔍 Why It Matters

Ekstera's approach is a game-changer for industries struggling with waste and high energy costs. Their Stirling engines can use heat that would otherwise be lost to the environment, making them ideal for sectors like steel or cement manufacturing. Stirling Engines are not new concepts but they’ve been really inefficient in the past and Ekstera has cracked the code on making them dramatically more efficient.

🚀 Stage of Development

It's not just an idea anymore; they've got a working prototype that's showing some real promise. Right now, they're fine-tuning their prototype and starting to show it off to potential partners who can help take it to the next level.

🤝 Interested?

Ekstera is on the lookout for a co-founder to help scale their groundbreaking technology. This is a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about sustainable energy and innovation in green technologies. Get in touch with Dr. Macdonald here.

Oh, and here’s a great overview talk from the founder, Dr. Brendan MacDonald himself.

📒 The Details

• Innovation: TrueCycle Stirling Engine Technology

• Developers: Brendan MacDonald and Matthew Dudman

• Origin: Ontario Tech University

• Company: Ekstera

About the artist

Syd Mead, an American visual futurist and concept artist, known for his designs for science-fiction films such as "Blade Runner" and "Tron."