Applications
low cost
AZA’S KEY ADVANTAGE IS COST
Batteries are application specific. To determine if a specific battery can be competitive in a specific application you need to evaluate many factors.
A battery’s power, energy density, round trip efficiency, discharge rate, form factor, self-discharge rate, cycle life, service life, safety factors, insurability, the price of electricity to charge are all factors to consider. But, in the coming decades, to reach the truly large-scale markets for energy storage, we believe cost will be the most important factor.
The AZA Battery has a cell-level bill of materials cost of less than $15/kWh and a total cost of less than $30/kWh at scale. This low-cost–lower than lead-acid and a fraction of the cost of lithium chemistries—is AZA’s most important competitive advantage.
other advantages
ADVANTAGES BEYOND COST
Abundant
Made from materials abundant worldwide
Low toxicity
Made with zinc, a benign metal
Safe
Non-flammable electrolyte with no risk of thermal runaway
Hot climate
AZA batteries perform even better in hot climates and do not require HVAC or liquid cooling
Recyclable
Made with materials that are easy and safe to decommission and recycle
Scalable
Built with a production process faster and easier to stand up than a lithium battery factory
stationary systems
STATIONARY SYSTEMS
AZA is ideal for many stationary energy storage applications
- Commercial and industrial backup power
- Peak shaving
- Paired with intermittent renewables
MOBILITY SYSTEMS
Low cost, high density and safety advantages make AZA competitive for many categories of mobility storage needs
- E busses
- Forklifts/materials handling
- E-scooters
- Fleet vehicles
