Technology
Petra Power Modernizes Energy for Data Centers and Defense
Petra Power, a startup founded in 2017, is developing advanced solid oxide fuel cells to provide highly efficient and cost-effective energy. As the tech industry faces unprecedented power demands from artificial intelligence, these ceramic devices convert fuel directly into electricity without combustion. The company is currently targeting two primary markets: data centers seeking lower emissions and operational costs, and defense vehicles requiring auxiliary power. With millions in defense contracts and a spot in TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200, Petra aims for full-scale production by 2029.