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AI & Energy

Voya Energy Raised USD 35 Million for Aluminum-Air Generators Targeting Data Centre Backup

California startup Voya Energy raised USD 35 million in a financing round announced in August 2026 for generators that use prepared scrap aluminum, air, and water to produce electricity without combustion, according to CleanTechnica.

The company's immediate target is replacing diesel backup equipment at data centres, where exhaust, noise, and permitting can pose obstacles, CleanTechnica reported.

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