Store Energy - Produce Water
The Air Battery is a revolutionary Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) technology, scalable from 50kWh up to 100MWh. Not only is the Air Battery the first modular and scalable adaptation of CAES but its uniquely the only energy storage technology that generates clean water as a by-product of operation.
Connect energy source
Connect the Air Battery to almost any energy source including solar, wind or the power grid
Store energy
The Air Battery stores energy by compressing air in high pressure vessels. Power can be supplied at any time
Produce clean water
As part of the air compression process, clean water is extracted from the air and can be piped to a holding tank
Air Battery Benefits
30 year lifespan
Double the lifespan of Li-ion batteries with no degradation in efficiency
Scalable storage
Containerised and modular energy storage from 50kWh up to 100MWh
100% carbon neutral
No rare earth metals, no pollutants, 100% clean energy storage
Cost effective
Competitive operating costs and low maintenance requirements
Manufactured in QLD
The Air Battery is manufactured in Australia supporting local industry
Produces clean water
The only natural by-products of the Air Battery are clean air and clean water
CAES Evolved
The Air Battery represents a quantum leap in traditional CAES technology. Housed in a purpose-fitted container, the Air Battery provides flexible energy storage able to be scaled over time or physically moved to different sites.
40ft purpose-fitted container
1MWh
EAB3-1000
Pre-Order
Price is AUD and includes installation and commissioning. Price does not include GST, delivery costs to site or any infrastructure costs such as concrete ring foundations for containers, additional water storage tanks, plumbing or pumps.
20ft purpose-fitted container
300kWH
EAB3-0300
Pre-Order
Price is AUD and includes installation and commissioning. Price does not include GST, delivery costs to site or any infrastructure costs such as concrete ring foundations for containers, additional water storage tanks, plumbing or pumps.
10ft purpose-fitted container
50kWh
EAB3-0050
Pre-Order
Price is AUD and includes installation and commissioning. Price does not include GST, delivery costs to site or any infrastructure costs such as concrete ring foundations for containers, additional water storage tanks, plumbing or pumps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Air Battery is right for me?
The best way to answer this is to establish how much energy you need and for how long. For example, if you need 250kW of power for a continuous 4-hour period, you would need a 1MWh Air Battery (250kW x 4 hours = 1MWh).
Will the Air Battery fit on my site?
In general, the site is a function of power required. Large power requirements need large areas of space. For example, a 1MWh Air Battery is housed in a 12m container that requires 32 sqm of space. If you require 4MWh you will need level space for 4x12m containers.
Can I order the Air Battery?
Pre-orders are now open for the Air Battery in order to manage demand and queue deliveries as we ramp up manufacturing capacity. We anticipate the first Air Battery will ship in Australia in Q1 2024.
What happens if there is a fire?
The Air Battery is usually installed in an open area away from main buildings and plant. However should a fire break out the system will trigger a fire alarm and shut down. Excess air pressure will be released safely.
Do you perform an "energy use" evaluation/audit?
Yes. This is a requirement for orders of the 150kWh Air Battery and larger.
What is the levelized cost of ownership?
The levelized cost of ownership over the lifespan of the Air Battery, is expressed in the cost of power per kW used round trip. At this stage it is AU$0.04 per kW.
Can the Air Battery track and monitor power input/output?
Yes. Each Air Battery ships with an IoT device providing a web-based dashboard for monitoring usage, charge, discharge and other operational vitals. There is a $154 /month subscription fee for access to the dashboard.
Is there a service warranty?
Yes, the Air Battery comes with a 5-year manufacturer's service warranty and includes two free maintenance call-outs (excluding travel costs to site).
What maintenance is recommended?
Every unit is monitored on a constant basis by the manufacturer via an IoT device on the Air Battery. Replacement of parts during scheduled maintenance is determined by a predictive part replacement algorithm.
What can I do with the water generated?
Clean water generated by the Air Battery can be piped to storage tank(s) and used directly for crop irrigation. If water is intended for human or animal consumption, it must first be disinfected with UV Treatment and remineralised.
How does the Air Battery produce water?
All compressors produce some water, much like the air conditioner in your car. When you're parked and the air conditioner is running, you'll notice a pool of water under your car which is a result of the air compression process. The Air Battery is no different but works at a much larger scale.
Can I order a custom size Air Battery?
Yes you can, we can manufcature the Air Battery to suit your power requirement. Just contact us on the form at the bottom of this page.
Technical Specs
Based on the 1MWh Air Battery