Altech Batteries’ (ASX:ATC) research and development (R&D) development efforts for the CERENERGY cell and battery pack has resulted in the design possibility of a higher-capacity battery system.
CERENERGY battery technology uses table salt and is free of lithium, cobalt, graphite and copper.
The latest development effort focused on an expanded module concept that delivers greater energy within the same casing.
Each five-module pack now delivers 90 kilowatts per hour, in comparison to 60 kilowatt per hour, of energy while retaining the existing casing and factory setup, requiring no infrastructure changes.
Altech, which has a market capitalisation of $83.65 million, says this innovation requires no modification to the established factory design and setup.
At the system level, the improvements deliver higher energy and power density, enhanced thermal performance, and cost reductions of 30% at the module and pack levels.
The company notes a final decision on the design has not been reached, as additional modelling work continues alongside ongoing R&D focused on achieving seamless integration into a grid-scale battery pack, ensuring optimised performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency for future commercial deployment.
Managing Director Iggy Tan says this innovation simplifies engineering, enhances thermal management, and reduces cost by nearly 30%.
“These results strengthen the commercial competitiveness of CERENERGY and confirm its scalability towards full industrial production,” Tan says.
“With each step, we are moving closer to delivering a next-generation, high-performance battery solution for the global energy storage market.”
CERENERGY batteries are an alternative to lithium-ion batteries as they are fire and explosion-proof with a more than 15-year lifespan.
Altech Batteries is a specialty battery technology company focused on its CERENERGY batteries.
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