Founded in 2019, Ekstera is revolutionizing carbon-free electricity generation with its innovative Stirling engines, capable of producing electricity from a wide range of sustainable heat sources at high efficiency, including waste heat, biomass, biofuels, hydrogen, solar, and geothermal energy.

Ekstera was inspired by the need for electricity that is reliable, affordable, and carbon-free. While many sustainable energy options depend on sun or wind and can be unpredictable, Ekstera’s mission is to convert heat into consistent, clean electricity that communities and industries can depend on.

The company has achieved several major milestones in its growth. Ekstera has begun a demonstration project with Gerdau Ameristeel, aiming to install Stirling engines at two of their steel mills to convert waste heat into clean electricity. The team has successfully built and tested a prototype Stirling engine, holds one granted patent, has multiple patent applications underway, and has raised over $500,000 in non-dilutive funding to advance its technology.

With its groundbreaking approach to heat-to-energy conversion, Ekstera is paving the way for a future of reliable, carbon-free electricity, offering an innovative solution to one of today’s biggest energy challenges.