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title: Metal Light
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# Metal Light

##### ACCELERATING THE RATE OF CLIMATE INNOVATION BY:

Creating a sustainable, affordable alternative to diesel generators using abundant metals as fuel.

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[Batteries](https://www.third-derivative.org/portfolio/tag/batteries) [Industry](https://www.third-derivative.org/portfolio/tag/industry) [Cohort 24-1](https://www.third-derivative.org/portfolio/tag/cohort-24-1)

##### PROBLEM FOCUS

Burning diesel accounts for 10% of greenhouse gas emissions while also negatively impacting human health through local PM2.5 air pollution. These emissions are often overlooked and come from hard to decarbonize industries that aren't able to pay a premium for a sustainable alternative.

##### TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION

Metal Light uses novel metal-air battery technology to turn earth abundant metals into fuel. The system can be refueled faster than traditional battery charging and operates silently with no emissions. The metal fuel can be regenerated using renewable electricity, making it a truly circular fuel. This enables a stable, low cost, sustainable fuel option for heavy industries including mining, construction, and maritime.

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