Crosstown: Revolutionizing Europe's Energy Sector with Zero-Carbon Technology
Key Ideas
  • Crosstown, a Swiss DeepTech startup, is upgrading Europe's gas turbines with H2R Burner technology to enable operation on 100% renewable fuels like hydrogen, reducing CO2 emissions significantly.
  • The company secured CHF 3 million in seed funding from forward-thinking investors, bringing the total investment to over $5 million, aiming to accelerate technology rollout across Europe.
  • Founders Manoj and Prith Harasgama bring extensive industry expertise to Crosstown, developing a zero-carbon burner technology that cuts CO2 emissions and NOx emissions by up to 80%.
  • Crosstown's burner technology is modular, scalable, and adaptable to various fuel blends, providing gas turbine operators flexibility in reducing emissions without the need for expensive system replacements.
Europe is facing a critical juncture in its energy transition, balancing the need to cut emissions while preserving existing gas turbine infrastructure. Swiss DeepTech startup, Crosstown, is offering a solution with their innovative H2R Burner technology. By upgrading Europe's gas turbines, Crosstown enables them to run on 100% renewable fuels such as hydrogen, paving the way for zero-carbon energy production. The company's vision to eliminate CO2 emissions in the gas turbine sector has attracted significant investment, with a recent CHF 3 million seed funding round boosting total investment to over $5 million. Founders Manoj and Prith Harasgama bring a wealth of experience to Crosstown, driving the development of a patented zero-carbon burner technology that significantly reduces CO2 and NOx emissions. Their modular and scalable design allows for flexible fuel blending without the need for costly system replacements. With plans for rapid expansion, Crosstown aims to establish itself as a key player in the energy market, offering independent burner technology adaptable to various turbine models. The company's goals for the next few years include deploying their technology at scale, becoming a leading provider in the industry, and setting the standard for gas turbine operators looking to decarbonize and reduce emissions.
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