Key Points

  1. Alsym Energy has developed a new type of battery using sodium ions, which is nonflammable and nontoxic.
  2. Avnos has created a hybrid direct air capture system that can remove water and carbon from the atmosphere, using the heat generated by data centers.
  3. Commonwealth Fusion Systems has made a breakthrough on the path to nuclear fusion, developing new magnets that can enable smaller fusion systems at lower cost.

The Innovations Powering a Sustainable Future

Data centers have dominated the discussion of energy in the last year, but even without their strain, the entire power system will have to adapt as the economy turns toward electrification to reduce carbon emissions.

From new ways to limit data center power use to new batteries and a new form of energy, these innovations can help reshape how we power society.

At a Glance

Alsym EnergyNew battery technology using sodium ions
Nonflammable and nontoxic, enabling placement in sensitive areas and reducing cooling system costs
AvnosHybrid direct air capture system
Removes water and carbon from the atmosphere, using data center heat
Commonwealth Fusion SystemsBreakthrough on nuclear fusion
Developed new magnets enabling smaller fusion systems at lower cost

Behind the Next Big Things in Sustainability and Energy

The Innovations Powering a Sustainable Future

These six innovations can help power a sustainable future, from new battery technologies to data centers that capture carbon.

Alsym Energy's Sodium-Ion Battery

Alsym Energy has developed a new type of battery using sodium ions, which is nonflammable and nontoxic.

Avnos' Hybrid Direct Air Capture System

Avnos has created a hybrid direct air capture system that can remove water and carbon from the atmosphere, using the heat generated by data centers.

Commonwealth Fusion Systems' Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough

Commonwealth Fusion Systems has made a breakthrough on the path to nuclear fusion, developing new magnets that can enable smaller fusion systems at lower cost.

What These Innovations Mean for Businesses and Consumers

What These Innovations Mean for Businesses and Consumers

These innovations can help businesses and consumers reduce their carbon footprint and transition to a more sustainable future.

  • Alsym Energy's sodium-ion battery can be used in a variety of applications, from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems.
  • Avnos' hybrid direct air capture system can be used in data centers and other industries to reduce carbon emissions.
  • Commonwealth Fusion Systems' nuclear fusion breakthrough can provide a new source of clean energy.