Canadian natural gas giant Encana backs Alphabet Energy
Startup Alphabet Energy, which makes materials out of silicon that convert heat into electricity, has raised a $16 million series B round led by Canadian natural gas company Encana. Read more »
A watched pot never boils, but it can charge your smartphone
It works like magic, but it’s really science: Boiling water in the $149 PowerPot can charge any USB-powered device during a power outage or while camping. Tea, anyone? Read more »
Alphabet Energy turns to silicon for waste heat-to-energy
Thermoelectric materials hold the promise of turning waste heat into electricity, but they haven’t been widely used because of high costs. Startup Alphabet Energy says it’s solving those problems by using common silicon and has lined up $12 million to finalize its first product. Read more »
