# Voya Energy

> Voya Energy is developing a containerized, aluminum-fueled electrochemical power system for grid-constrained data centers and industrial sites. Recycled aluminum pellets feed a generator that produces electricity without combustion at the point of use; aluminum trihydrate is collected as a byproduct. Its first commercial deployments are planned for 2027.

- **Founded:** 2025
- **Headquarters:** Hayward, United States
- **Founders:** Richard Wang (Co-founder and CEO), Matt Horton (Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer), Steven Kaye (Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer)
- **Products:** Metal-air generator system, Aluminum fuel pellets, Byproduct handling system
- **Notable:** Built a working electrochemical cell at target performance within twelve months, according to the company., Scaled cells 30-fold, tested full stacks and opened a 28,000 sq ft pilot factory in 2026, according to the company., Reported approximately 57% conversion efficiency in technology validation; this is not a commercial fleet metric.

## Products & services

- **Metal-air generator system** — Modular electrochemical generator fed by aluminum pellets; a 50 kW module underpins proposed commercial and industrial systems, including a planned 2 MW containerized design.
- **Aluminum fuel pellets** — Proprietary solid fuel designed for storage and freight movement, initially made from low-grade recycled aluminum.
- **Byproduct handling system** — Collects aluminum trihydrate in containers for removal and initial resale as industrial feedstock.

## Achievements

- Built a working electrochemical cell at target performance within twelve months, according to the company.
- Scaled cells 30-fold, tested full stacks and opened a 28,000 sq ft pilot factory in 2026, according to the company.
- Reported approximately 57% conversion efficiency in technology validation; this is not a commercial fleet metric.
- Announced $48 million in seed and Series A financing by August 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Unveiled the aluminum-fueled generator system and closed a $35 million Series A; initial deployments are planned for 2027.
- **2026-08** — CEO Richard Wang discussed metal fuels, diesel economics and low-grade scrap strategy on the Catalyst podcast.
- **2026-04** — Announced a nine-person strategic advisory board spanning energy, materials, data centers and defense.

## Links

- Website: https://www.voya.energy/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voya-energy

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Last updated: 2026-09-29