Arcturus could halve the grid’s electrical losses using its nano-infused copper
Startup Arcturus has developed a method to infuse carbon nanomaterials into copper and aluminum using lasers to significantly reduce electrical resistance. The company aims to improve grid efficiency and has secured $8 million in seed funding to scale its technology for data centers and infrastructure.
Why it matters
Improving electrical conductivity could alleviate grid congestion and support the massive energy demands of AI and industrial electrification.
The world uses a lot of copper, but thanks to the energy transition and data centers, it’ll need a lot more. Between now and 2050, we’ll have to produce more copper than has been mined throughout all of human history, according to one study.
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