September 4, 2025 : Hylenr, a clean energy startup advancing Low Energy Nuclear Reactions (LENR), has appointed veteran energy executive Jeff Tolnar to its Board of Directors, marking a strategic move as the company accelerates efforts to bring its breakthrough technology to market.
Tolnar, a well-known figure in the renewable energy sector, brings decades of leadership experience from roles at Honeywell, Shoals Technologies Group, and Landis+Gyr. His expertise spans technology commercialization, grid modernization, and scaling energy systems — all crucial for Hylenr’s next phase of growth.
“As we transition from deep R&D into productization and market deployment, Jeff’s background in driving innovation at scale will be invaluable,” said Ram Ramaseshan, Co-Founder and CEO of Hylenr. “His insight into both the technical and commercial sides of the energy industry strengthens our leadership bench at a pivotal moment.”
Hylenr is developing a proprietary LENR platform, a form of nuclear energy that offers high energy density with minimal environmental footprint. While the field has faced skepticism in the past, Hylenr claims its technology is now showing commercially viable results and has potential to disrupt global energy markets.
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Tolnar expressed enthusiasm about the company’s mission. “Hylenr’s vision for safe, clean, and scalable energy aligns perfectly with my passion for innovation in the sector,” he said. “I’m excited to support the team as they work to bring this transformative solution to life.”
Siddhartha Durairajan, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Hylenr, added that Tolnar’s appointment signals the company’s readiness to engage with partners, regulators, and potential customers on a global scale. “Jeff’s experience at the intersection of energy infrastructure and emerging technologies will help us navigate the path to commercialization.”
With this board addition, Hylenr continues to position itself as a serious contender in the clean energy race , pushing forward a technology that could radically reshape how the world generates and consumes power.
