Project description
Launching clean and energy-efficient industrial air compressors
An estimated 70 % of all manufacturing and industrial facilities rely on compressed air for their daily operations. Many conventional air compressors are unsustainable due to high energy consumption, indirectly contributing to carbon emissions. To address this, the EIC-funded Airon project has developed air compressor technology that leverages water and gravity to achieve near-isothermal compression, significantly reducing energy consumption and electricity costs by up to 37 %. The air compressor also boasts higher efficiency, minimal maintenance, a longer lifespan, as well as reduced noise and vibration. After a successful pilot demonstration, the project has scaled up the technology and is preparing to launch its next-generation model on the global market.
Objective
70% of all industrial sectors rely on compressed air for their daily operations. Compressed air production accounts for 10% of global
industrial electricity consumption, corresponding to substantial carbon dioxide emissions. The production of compressed air with the
conventional screw and turbo compressors is costly and unsustainable. Enairon air compressor technology addresses this inefficiency
by introducing the first fluid type compressor design. Our patent-based compressor is a game-changer, empowering customers to cut
electricity expenses by 37%, a persuasive argument in a sector where electricity constitutes 80-90% of a compressor's lifecycle cost.
This translates into multimillion-euro savings and a significant decrease in CO2 emissions. Additionally, our compressor is simple and
robust, ensuring heightened reliability, decreased maintenance requirements, and an extended lifespan. Our solution has been
demonstrated in a relevant environment at pilot customer Stora Enso Paper AB dedicated in the Pulp and Paper Industry (TRL 6). We
target a lucrative market opportunity, estimating a TAM of €30.31 billion by 2030 in the stationary segment. With a modest but
significant 3.6% estimated total market share by 2030, we estimated revenues of more than €100 million, indicating the sale of about
87 compressor units across European and Asian markets. We request €2.5 million of EIC Accelerator grant, this will propel Enairon
towards market entry with the first series of 400kW compressors, a tenfold increase in air volume from our current prototype, within
two years. With a clear path to revolutionizing compressed air production, Enairon stands at the forefront of sustainable industrial
solutions, ready to make a lasting impact on energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and global industry standards.
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HORIZON.3.1 - The European Innovation Council (EIC)
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-EIC-2024-ACCELERATOR-02
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412 92 Gothenburg
Sweden
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