Overview
LONG BATTERY (branded as LONG BATTERY for commercial deployment) is autonomous power generation platform using water as working medium via cold hydrolysis and electromagnetic induction, without combustion or external fuel. System operates 24/7/365 producing continuous baseload electricity; hydrogen and oxygen are co-products (hydrogen fed to fuel cells for additional power generation). One 20-ft containerized unit (15 m²) generates ~450 kW continuous (250 kW from LongBattery + 200 kW from hydrogen fuel cells). Cost of electricity: ~$0.02/kWh (vs. grid €0.20–0.30/kWh, diesel $10–15/kWh). Primary target: data centers, critical infrastructure, remote sites. Deployment model: Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with 15–20 year contracts; ARBOK finances, operates, maintains; customer pays per kWh.
Applications
Data center power supply (24/7 autonomous), industrial facility power, remote site energy (arctic, mountains, offshore), grid-independent municipal/regional infrastructure, backup power for critical infrastructure, space applications (lunar/planetary bases). Typical: single unit 450 kW for mid-size data center or large facility, multiple units for grid-scale deployment.
Operating Principle
Cold hydrolysis: water (fresh or desalinated seawater) undergoes low-temperature electrochemical decomposition into hydrogen and oxygen at ambient temperature, without combustion or externally applied heat. Electromagnetic induction: the produced gases pass through a proprietary array of induction cartridges exposed to magnetic fields, generating electricity directly from the gas stream. Hydrogen recycling: the majority of the hydrogen produced is fed to fuel cells (electrochemical reverse reaction) for additional electricity generation, with the remainder available as a saleable co-product. Oxygen: stored in tanks, can be sold as commodity or vented. Continuous operation: system self-powered after startup; surplus electricity exported to customer or grid.
Key Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|—|—|
| Power Output | 450 kW per 20-ft container (250 kW base + 200 kW fuel cell) |
| Container Footprint | 15 m² |
| Annual Energy | 3.9 GWh/year per unit (continuous operation) |
| Cost of Electricity | ~$0.02/kWh |
| Water Consumption | 0.5 m³/MWh (negligible cost) |
| Operating Temperature | ambient |
| Noise Level | <40 dB |
| Fuel | Water only (any quality: fresh, saline, reclaimed) |
| Startup Energy | ~100 W (external) |
| Hydrogen Output | ~71,000 kg/year per unit |
| Oxygen Output | ~570,000 kg/year per unit |
| Service Life | 20+ years, no cycle degradation |
Architecture and Components
Core: a proprietary array of polymeric induction cartridges sized to the unit's rated output, electromagnetic induction coils, water circulation system, hydrogen/oxygen separation, fuel cell stack, power electronics (rectifier, inverter 220/380V/50Hz), control system (PLC/SCADA), container housing (thermal/acoustic insulation). Optional: energy storage (battery/thermal), grid synchronization modules, remote monitoring.
Advantages
Technical: autonomous 24/7 operation (no fuel, no grid dependence), modular scalability (linear by unit count), any water quality accepted, zero emissions. Economic: ultra-low electricity cost (~$0.02/kWh vs. €0.20–0.30 grid or $10–15 diesel), 20+ year asset life, no supply-chain vulnerability. Environmental: zero CO₂ emissions, zero pollutants, closes water cycle (recycles/reclaims). Strategic: absolute energy independence, applicable worldwide (any climate/location), hydrogen and oxygen byproducts add value.
Integrations
Existing 3-phase electrical grids (220/380V), data center UPS/power distribution, industrial microgrids, renewable energy systems (complementary), wastewater treatment plants (water source), oxygen supply chains. Related: ARBOK-INDATRON · LONG BATTERY · Autonomous Power Generation
Deployment & Operation
Path: site assessment (water access, electrical connection) → installation (4–6 weeks) → commissioning & testing → autonomous operation
PPA model: ARBOK finances, installs, maintains; customer pays per kWh consumed (fixed rate 15–20 years)
Operation: fully automated, remote monitoring, minimal on-site staffing
TRL
TRL 7 (Prototype deployed, pilot operations)
Evidence: prototype units built and operated at universities and data center pilot sites, performance parameters validated by operator testimonials, PPA deployment model established, commercialization pathway defined
Remaining: 2+ years of continuous operational data, third-party independent verification, grid connection standards certification
Market Potential
Target: data centers (global 500+ MW installed base, growing 15%/year), remote infrastructure, developing nations, island/offshore facilities. Drivers: electricity demand rising 2–3%/year, AI/computational workloads requiring massive power, decarbonization mandates, energy security concerns. Market: if 1–5% penetration of new generation capacity = €10–50B opportunity by 2035.
Risk Factors
Technical: claimed energy density (852,500 kWh/m²/year equivalent) far exceeds known thermodynamic limits; requires independent third-party verification. Market: conservative utility/data center procurement, long sales cycles, grid connection regulatory uncertainty. Operational: novel power plant design, long certification timeline for critical infrastructure.
Related Technologies
ARBOK-INDATRON · LONG BATTERY