Energy Production
BINARY BATTERY is a high-power, long-life electrochemical energy system for reliable autonomous supply of electricity and heat at industrial and grid scale.
Technology brief
BINARY BATTERY is a high-power, long-life electrochemical energy system for reliable autonomous supply of electricity and heat at industrial and grid scale.
The challenge
Industrial power generation; data centres and telecom infrastructure; military bases and critical facilities; emergency and disaster-response power during floods, fires and blackouts; remote regions without grid access; combined heat and power and district heating.
Illustrative continuous supply: one to two large data centres at 10–20 MW; a large automotive factory at 20–25 MW; approximately 50 supermarkets at 0.5 MW each; 15,000–20,000 homes at 1–2 kW average; a fully autonomous military base at a typical 5–10 MW.
ARBOK solution
BINARY BATTERY is a high-power, long-life electrochemical energy system for reliable autonomous supply of electricity and heat at industrial and grid scale. It uses a binary acid–alkaline architecture with durable, high-conductivity electrodes based on advanced ARBOK materials. Unlike classical batteries, it is engineered for continuous high-current operation rather than short-cycle storage — the objective is to replace diesel generation and cut dependence on unstable grids, delivering predictable baseload power at ultra-low operating cost with zero consumables and long service life. Electricity cost is approximately $0.02/kWh. The system is modular and scalable, deployable as a stationary power plant, a mobile emergency unit, or a military and industrial energy hub.
Two synchronized 20-foot tanks form the binary system, with acid–alkaline electrochemical interaction between them. The electrodes are advanced self-regenerating structures that renew during operation rather than degrading, which is what permits continuous high-current duty instead of cyclic storage. There are no consumables; electrolyte is topped up only when required. The architecture produces no thermal runaway and no overheating. Capacity is increased by adding tanks, and expansion proceeds without interrupting operation.
During operation the system also generates recoverable thermal energy, so it functions as a district heating hub as well as an electrical power plant.
Limitations: at TRL 4–5 the system is validated for continuous operation but not yet in broad field deployment.
Market and application
Positioned against diesel generation and unstable grids. The cost comparison is decisive in remote and off-grid contexts, where diesel runs at $10–15/kWh — 500–750 times the ABB figure. Target segments: data centres, heavy industry, military and critical infrastructure, disaster response, and regions without grid access. Cogeneration adds district heating value on top of electrical supply.
Electricity cost approximately $0.02/kWh, zero consumables, guaranteed 10-year service life (extendable). Comparative benchmarks: Europe $0.20–0.30/kWh; Saudi Arabia unsubsidized $0.12–0.15/kWh; remote diesel $10–15/kWh; solar and wind LCOE $0.03–0.06/kWh.
Use cases
Industrial power generation; data centres and telecom infrastructure; military bases and critical facilities; emergency and disaster-response power during floods, fires and blackouts; remote regions without grid access; combined heat and power and district heating.
Illustrative continuous supply: one to two large data centres at 10–20 MW; a large automotive factory at 20–25 MW; approximately 50 supermarkets at 0.5 MW each; 15,000–20,000 homes at 1–2 kW average; a fully autonomous military base at a typical 5–10 MW.
Deployable as a stationary power plant, a mobile emergency unit, or a military and industrial energy hub. Operation is continuous baseload, suited to 24/7 duty. Maintenance is limited to topping up electrolyte when required — electrodes regenerate themselves. Capacity expansion by adding tanks proceeds without shutdown.
Gereon (Binary Battery) — compact portable variant
GEREON AIRNET — UAV and marine application
AEROBATT — application to heavy machinery
ARBOK-Airgizer · AEROGRAPH (Graphene AeroGel)
Cogeneration: at −5 °C ambient, recoverable heat can serve residential heating for 2,000–4,000 homes of 100 m² each; hot water for up to 10 million people at 50 L per person heated to 60 °C; industrial heating for 8–16 large factories; agriculture for 32–63 greenhouses of one hectare each; equivalent also to roughly 50,000 refrigerators or 30–65 multi-storey apartment buildings.
BINARY BATTERY is a high-power, long-life electrochemical energy system for reliable autonomous supply of electricity and heat at industrial and grid scale. It uses a binary acid–alkaline architecture with durable, high-conductivity electrodes based on advanced ARBOK materials. Unlike classical batteries, it is engineered for continuous high-current operation rather than short-cycle storage — the objective is to replace diesel generation and cut dependence on unstable grids, delivering predictable baseload power at ultra-low operating cost with zero consumables and long service life. Electricity cost is approximately $0.02/kWh. The system is modular and scalable, deployable as a stationary power plant, a mobile emergency unit, or a military and industrial energy hub.
Industrial power generation; data centres and telecom infrastructure; military bases and critical facilities; emergency and disaster-response power during floods, fires and blackouts; remote regions without grid access; combined heat and power and district heating.
Illustrative continuous supply: one to two large data centres at 10–20 MW; a large automotive factory at 20–25 MW; approximately 50 supermarkets at 0.5 MW each; 15,000–20,000 homes at 1–2 kW average; a fully autonomous military base at a typical 5–10 MW.
Two synchronized 20-foot tanks form the binary system, with acid–alkaline electrochemical interaction between them. The electrodes are advanced self-regenerating structures that renew during operation rather than degrading, which is what permits continuous high-current duty instead of cyclic storage. There are no consumables; electrolyte is topped up only when required. The architecture produces no thermal runaway and no overheating. Capacity is increased by adding tanks, and expansion proceeds without interrupting operation.
During operation the system also generates recoverable thermal energy, so it functions as a district heating hub as well as an electrical power plant.
Limitations: at TRL 4–5 the system is validated for continuous operation but not yet in broad field deployment.
Industrial configuration:
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Configuration | two synchronized 20-ft tanks |
| Output voltage | 220 V / 380 V |
| Maximum current | ~94,736 A at 220 V; ~54,868 A at 380 V |
| Electrical power | up to 24.9 MW continuous |
| Daily energy output | ~597,600 kWh/day |
| Thermal output | ~86.4–172 GJ/day (1.25–2.5 MW thermal) |
| Electricity cost | ~$0.02/kWh |
| Guaranteed service life | 10 years, extendable |
| Operation mode | continuous baseload, 24/7 |
| Consumables | none; electrolyte topped up as required |
Portable variant (Gereon):
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy output | up to 24 kWh/day |
| Energy density | up to 3 kWh/L (≈192 Wh/kg) |
| Specific power | up to 800 W/kg |
| Nominal power | 1–3 kW; peak up to 10 kW |
| Operating voltage | 48 V (44–52 V) |
| Efficiency | >99 %; self-discharge <1 %/month |
| Operating time | up to 1,000 hours continuous |
| Weight / volume | 12.5 kg / 12 L |
| Cooling | passive; −20 °C to +60 °C; noise <25 dB |
Two synchronized 20-foot tanks holding the acid and alkaline sides of the binary system; advanced self-regenerating electrodes based on ARBOK graphene-derived materials; electrolyte circuit with periodic top-up; power output stage at 220 V and 380 V; heat recovery interface for cogeneration. Modular by design — additional tanks raise capacity while the system continues running.
Technical: no consumables; no thermal runaway; no overheating; electrodes self-regenerate during operation; passive cooling in the portable variant; weather-independent, unlike solar and wind.
Economic: approximately $0.02/kWh against European grid electricity at $0.20–0.30/kWh (10–15× higher), unsubsidized Saudi electricity at $0.12–0.15/kWh (6–7× higher), remote diesel generation at $10–15/kWh (500–750× higher), and solar or wind LCOE at $0.03–0.06/kWh — where ABB is 50–66 % cheaper and not weather-dependent.
Environmental and strategic: eliminates diesel dependence; no emissions at point of use; no consumables or waste streams; predictable energy pricing; strategic energy independence.
Gereon (Binary Battery) — compact portable variant
GEREON AIRNET — UAV and marine application
AEROBATT — application to heavy machinery
ARBOK-Airgizer · AEROGRAPH (Graphene AeroGel)
Cogeneration: at −5 °C ambient, recoverable heat can serve residential heating for 2,000–4,000 homes of 100 m² each; hot water for up to 10 million people at 50 L per person heated to 60 °C; industrial heating for 8–16 large factories; agriculture for 32–63 greenhouses of one hectare each; equivalent also to roughly 50,000 refrigerators or 30–65 multi-storey apartment buildings.
Deployable as a stationary power plant, a mobile emergency unit, or a military and industrial energy hub. Operation is continuous baseload, suited to 24/7 duty. Maintenance is limited to topping up electrolyte when required — electrodes regenerate themselves. Capacity expansion by adding tanks proceeds without shutdown.
TRL 4–5. Industrial-grade system, validated for continuous high-power operation and stated ready for deployment.
Positioned against diesel generation and unstable grids. The cost comparison is decisive in remote and off-grid contexts, where diesel runs at $10–15/kWh — 500–750 times the ABB figure. Target segments: data centres, heavy industry, military and critical infrastructure, disaster response, and regions without grid access. Cogeneration adds district heating value on top of electrical supply.
Electricity cost approximately $0.02/kWh, zero consumables, guaranteed 10-year service life (extendable). Comparative benchmarks: Europe $0.20–0.30/kWh; Saudi Arabia unsubsidized $0.12–0.15/kWh; remote diesel $10–15/kWh; solar and wind LCOE $0.03–0.06/kWh.
TRL 4–5 means continuous high-power operation is validated but broad field deployment is not yet demonstrated. Electrode and electrolyte chemistry is proprietary and under continued development. Scale-up claims — 24.9 MW continuous from two 20-ft tanks — require independent verification. Handling acid and alkaline electrolytes at industrial volume carries its own safety and permitting requirements.
Gereon (Binary Battery) · GEREON AIRNET · AEROBATT · ARBOK-Airgizer · LONG BATTERY · SYNERGON
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