Serenity Power, a startup founded in 2023 by U of T Engineering graduates in Toronto, is focused on revolutionizing sustainable energy with a new fuel cell design. The team behind Serenity Power, led by COO Yvonne Liu and CEO Aleisha Cerny, aims to address challenges in grid resilience and provide sustainable power solutions for remote communities. The company is working on solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) that can efficiently run on hydrogen and other fuels such as natural gas, offering flexibility and potential efficiency gains up to 60% compared to traditional power plants. One of the key innovations by Serenity Power is a thinner electrode design with metal support, enabling faster start-up times for SOFCs. Additionally, they have developed a carbon-resistant composite material to protect the electrode from carbon fouling in the gas feed. These advancements aim to make SOFCs more compact and practical for various applications. The team's current focus is on scaling their fuel cell design to create a prototype system capable of generating up to 1 kW of power. Their initial target market includes replacing diesel fuel generators in industries like oil, gas, and mining, as well as providing power to off-grid communities. In the future, Serenity Power plans to expand their technology to power larger vehicles like transport trucks. Supported by programs like The Hatchery at U of T Engineering and having recently completed the Phase-0 Program with HAX by SOSV, Serenity Power is poised to make a significant impact in the clean energy sector. The team's dedication to innovation and sustainability drives their mission to offer efficient and sustainable power solutions for a variety of applications.