Startup Teragen Energy bets on fuel cells for data centers

Startup Teragen Energy bets on fuel cells for data centers

News ClipUC Berkeley Haas News·CA·9/9/2026

Teragen Energy, a startup co-founded by UC Berkeley alums, has secured $6 million in pre-seed funding. The company is developing advanced fuel cell systems specifically designed to power data centers and other demanding industries. This development aims to provide new energy solutions for the data center sector.

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Teragen Energy, a startup with ties to UC Berkeley, recently announced it closed a $6 million pre-seed funding round. The company, co-founded by CEO Ruofan Wang, Chief Commercial Officer Emerson Reiter, and CTO Joshua Persky, is focused on developing advanced fuel cell systems.

These systems are intended to provide power for energy-intensive sectors, including data centers and advanced manufacturing, addressing the growing demand for sustainable and efficient energy solutions in these industries.