Found Energy, USA — Clean Industrial Energy, Powered by Aluminum
Mission
To bring aluminum energy to the world stage by unlocking aluminum’s untapped potential as a high-density, zero-carbon fuel — enabling clean, cost-competitive, and dispatchable power for heavy industry and critical energy-intensive applications.
Context
Global heavy industry — including sectors like industrial heating, cement, mining, refining, and maritime shipping — accounts for a large portion of carbon emissions and is among the most difficult to decarbonize with electrification alone. Traditional fossil fuels remain entrenched due to energy density, cost, and infrastructure limitations. Found Energy addresses this gap by transforming abundant aluminum into a carbon-free energy carrier that can generate industrial heat, hydrogen, and steam on demand, offering a practical path toward decarbonization where traditional renewables and electrification fall short.
AI Asset
Found Energy has developed aluminum thermal power technology that:
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Turns aluminum metal into a clean, energy-dense fuel that reacts with water to produce superheated steam and hydrogen without direct carbon emissions.
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Delivers combined heat and hydrogen at temperatures suitable for heavy industrial processes.
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Is rechargeable: spent aluminum fuel can be re-electrified and reused, creating a circular energy system.
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Supports global energy security by leveraging existing aluminum supply chains and transport infrastructure.
This breakthrough positions aluminum as a renewable, easily stored, and transportable energy carrier, complementing variable renewables like solar and wind by providing firm, dispatchable power when needed.
Proof & Traction
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$12M Seed Funding: In April 2024, Found Energy closed a $12 million oversubscribed Seed Round led by investors including KOMPAS VC, Munich Re Ventures, Good Growth Capital, Autodesk Foundation, J-Impact, GiTV, and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center — validating both technical potential and investor confidence.
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Industry Recognition: Found Energy was named Energy Track Winner at the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit, a prestigious deep-tech competition with thousands of global applicants, highlighting credibility among energy innovation peers.
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Commercial Momentum: With demonstration systems at its Boston headquarters attracting interest from industrial energy consumers and pilot deployments planned, the company is moving toward early commercial adoption.
Outcomes & Value Proposition
Found Energy’s technology aims to deliver:
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Decarbonized industrial energy that reduces reliance on fossil fuels and cuts greenhouse emissions in hard-to-abate sectors.
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On-site generation of heat and hydrogen, eliminating costly and complex transport and storage challenges.
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Cost-competitive clean energy solutions suited for heavy industry, where alternatives like electrification or traditional hydrogen distribution remain costly.
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Enhanced energy resilience through a fuel with stable shelf life and robust transportability.
Website
Reference Videos
1️⃣ Found Energy – YouTube Channel
Official channel showcasing aluminum fuel technology, thought leadership, and mission videos.
https://www.youtube.com/@found-energy
2️⃣ “Burning Aluminum is Clean & Replaces Fossil Fuels”
Video explaining the concept of rechargeable aluminum fuel as a clean energy alternative.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jURwJHq88yg
3️⃣ Peter Godart of Found Energy – Aluminum Fuel & NASA Stories
Interview with Found Energy CEO Peter Godart on aluminum fuel and technology impact.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMqCeiHDabg
4️⃣ How Aluminum Can Power Heavy Industries (Short Clip)
A short explanation of how aluminum fuel could serve energy-intensive industrial processes.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0o1PxGOBPYU
