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Does Azelio have a long-duration energy storage system?

Image by Azelio. Swedish company Azelio AB (FRA:4AZ) this week said it has started production of its long-duration energy storage system, TES.POD, in volume design. Azelio’s thermal energy storage technology stores energy in recycled aluminium and converts it into electricity and heat when needed with the help of a Stirling engine.

What is Azelio's thermal energy storage technology?

Azelio’s thermal energy storage technology stores energy in recycled aluminium and converts it into electricity and heat when needed with the help of a Stirling engine. The company said production of the novel product will initially be at a slow rate with plans for scaling up in 2022.

How long does Azelio's energy storage system last?

Azelio claims the technology can enable 13 hours’ duration of electricity storage as well as provide heat on demand, is effective in hot or cold climates and has an expected system lifetime of 30 years.

What is Azelio & ALEC Energy doing in Abu Dhabi?

Azelio and ALEC Energy have a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in place for 49MW installed capacity of the thermal storage units, while ALEC Energy is also installing an Azelio unit as a verification project in Abu Dhabi together with clean energy developer Masdar and a local university.

Is Azelio a good alternative to lithium-ion batteries?

Azelio’s storage technology produces around-the-clock clean power at a much lower cost than lithium-ion batteries and fossil alternatives, and with a significantly lower environmental impact, according to a recent LCA study conducted by RISE, Research Institutes of Sweden.

Where are Azelio engine kits made?

Cylinder kits and the complete Stirling engine are assembled at Azelio’s facilities in Amal and Uddevalla, respectively, while AQ Systems in Vaggeryd assembles the thermal storage unit. Azelio has so far won orders for three TES.POD units in Sweden and Dubai.