As part of plans to supply its CERENERGY® battery technology to the western defence industry, Altech Batteries Ltd (ASX:ATC, OTC:ALTHF) has executed a third offtake Heads of Agreement (HOA) with German-based renewable energy specialist Axsol GmbH.
Growing demand in defence and energy
This latest agreement realises Altech’s plans to forge strategic partnerships as it positions the CERENERGY® battery technology to meet growing demand in the renewable and defence energy sectors.
The batteries are highly robust, durable and non-flammable, making them ideal for defence and large-scale government applications.
Axsol has committed to purchasing 10 megawatt-hours (MWh) of CERENERGY® GridPacks in the first year, scaling up to 30 MWh annually in subsequent years.
Subject to availability, maximum purchase targets could increase to 120 MWh per year over the five-year term of production, starting as early as the first quarter of 2027.
Unique advantages
Axsol will exclusively distribute CERENERGY® GridPacks to western defence industries.
Deliveries are expected to align with Altech’s production timeline, following the commissioning of its manufacturing facility.
“We are delighted to have secured such a competent partner in Axsol, enabling Altech to enter the highly attractive defence-related market segment with our CERENERGY® GridPack Battery Energy Storage System,” CEO Iggy Tan said.
“Axsol’s strong interest in our technology highlights the unique advantages of Altech’s CERENERGY® Sodium Chloride Solid State Battery technology and the exceptional unique selling points we bring to the market.”
NATO and allied forces supplier
Axsol is a certified supplier to NATO and allied forces and its partnership with Altech will support streamlined qualification processes and facilitate market entry for CERENERGY® batteries in defence-related applications.
Known for their durability, safety and non-flammable properties, CERENERGY® batteries are well-suited to defence and government energy storage requirements.
Altech and Axsol will also collaborate on developing a multisystem battery management system, integrating multiple energy storage solutions to enhance operational efficiency, reliability and cost-effectiveness.
The solution will use an advanced energy management system, AXOS.
In the future, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are expected to incorporate multiple battery technologies tailored for different applications, and smart integration is necessary to ensure their efficient, reliable and cost-effective operation.
About Axsol
Axsol is a German-based, award-winning provider of integrated renewable energy solutions.
The company boasts expertise in diverse battery technologies and systems, alongside specialised equipment, which it leverages to integrate solar, wind, hydrogen energy and fuel cell solutions.
These advanced energy systems ensure safe and reliable energy supply across multiple industries.