AluminAiry produces a non‑flammable, fully‑recyclable aluminum‑air generator that converts post‑consumer aluminum cans and scrap into zero‑emission electricity for off‑grid power. The system delivers continuous, weather‑independent energy at about $40/kWh, targeting rural residential, defense, and backup‑power markets.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Off‑grid and backup power systems today rely heavily on diesel generators or lithium‑ion batteries, which generate carbon emissions, require hazardous fuel handling, have limited runtime, and depend on complex supply chains. At the same time, millions of tons of post‑consumer aluminum are discarded each year, representing an untapped energy resource.
Solution
AluminAiry provides a non‑flammable, fully‑recyclable aluminum‑air generator that converts collected aluminum cans and scrap into electricity via an electrochemical reaction with ambient oxygen and a water‑based electrolyte. The system delivers continuous, weather‑independent power and can be configured for 12 V, 24 V, or 48 V outputs with a maximum continuous rating of 5 kW. Energy is supplied by mechanically swapping aluminum plates—a refuel process that takes roughly five minutes and eliminates downtime. During operation the generator emits zero carbon and uses a safe, water‑based electrolyte, making it suitable for residential, defense, and critical‑infrastructure environments. The aluminum trihydroxide byproduct is captured and sold, creating an additional revenue stream. Deployment costs are about $40 per kilowatt‑hour, positioning the technology as a low‑cost alternative to diesel and lithium‑ion solutions.
Target Audience
Primary customers include rural homeowners and off‑grid communities needing reliable backup power, defense and critical‑infrastructure operators (e.g., hospitals, data centers, remote military bases), and enterprises seeking sustainable, low‑cost energy storage solutions.
Features
- Electrochemical aluminum‑air reaction with water‑based electrolyte provides non‑flammable, zero‑emission power
- Mechanical refuel system swaps aluminum plates in ~5 minutes, enabling uninterrupted operation
- Modular voltage configuration (12 V, 24 V, 48 V) and up to 5 kW continuous power output
- Capable of delivering up to 72 hours of backup power on a single fuel load
- Byproduct recovery of aluminum trihydroxide (ATH) for resale to secondary markets
- High energy density comparable to the best battery chemistries, with a lightweight, modular form factor
- Fully recyclable fuel source; post‑consumer aluminum cans and scrap serve as the primary energy feedstock