Our electric ironmaking technology avoids key issues in steel production.

A guiding light for American steel

Our electric ironmaking technology avoids key issues in steel production.

A guiding light for zero-emissions steel

The material

steelworker and roads

Almost 2 billion tonnes of steel are produced each year, providing the support structure for our modern lives.

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billion

The impact

steel factory and pipes

The iron & steel industry plays a crucial role in American manufacturing and infrastructure, with 82 million tonnes of steel produced in the USA per year. To strengthen energy independence and drive innovation, it's time to modernize industrial processes for greater efficiency and competitiveness.

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million

The issue

steel forge and raw material

Limelight Steel’s patented laser furnace can process 100% of commercial iron ore grades, eliminating the iron & steel industry’s current limitations.

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The solution

Limelight Steel uses the power of laser light to electrify the ironmaking process, with up to 20% energy savings over traditional methods—improving efficiency and positioning American manufacturing for a more innovative future.

News & Awards

Diamond List

Shining a light on the next generation of impactful climate companies.

Forbes 30 Under 30

We made the Forbes list under the energy category.

Activate Fellowship

Activate transforms scientists and engineers into founders, empowering them to reinvent the world by bringing their research to market.

Cleantech San Diego pitch competition

Congratulations to Limelight Steel for winning our $50,000 pitch competition.

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