First flight home energy storage

How much does a battery cost for a first-generation aircraft?

Given the projected battery capacity of 28 MWh (21 MWh) for first-generation all-electric aircraft with a battery specific energy of 800 Wh kg −1 (1,200 Wh kg −1), the total cost of batteries results in US$ 2.8 million (US$ 2.1 million) and US$ 5.6 million (US$ 4.2 million), respectively.

Could a first-generation all-electric aircraft be economically viable?

In contrast, a first-generation all-electric aircraft with a battery-pack specific energy of 800 Wh kg −1 and a range of 400 nautical miles (741 km) would be economically viable only with battery costs of around US$ 100 kWh −1 or less and policies that result in significant reductions in electricity prices or increases in jet fuel prices.

How will propel-1k energy storage technology improve energy density?

PROPEL-1K energy storage technologies will achieve greater than 4 times energy density improvement compared to incumbent technologies. The transportation sector is the largest contributor to the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, and aircraft, trains, and ships generate approximately 13% of the sector’s annual emissions.

What is a Category B energy storage project?

Projects in Category B will aim for energy storage solutions for railroad and ship transit that require lower peak power and continuous power capability with a reduced levelized cost.