AIRON –
The world’s most energy-efficient industrial air compressor
AIRON is an innovation project led by Enairon AB aimed at developing a new generation of industrial air compressors with significantly improved energy efficiency. The technology is based on patented, gravity-driven compression using water as the compression medium, enabling near-isothermal compression with minimal energy losses.
Industrial compressed air represents a substantial share of industrial electricity consumption in Europe. By reducing energy use by approximately 37% compared to current state-of-the-art solutions, AIRON contributes to lower CO₂ emissions, reduced operating costs, and increased competitiveness for European industry.
The project focuses on scaling the technology from a validated prototype to commercial readiness, supporting the EU’s objectives in energy efficiency, sustainable industry, and technological innovation.
Funded by the European Union.
Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EIC. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
Achieved milestones
| # | NAME | WP | DATE | MEANS OF VERIFICATION AND LINK TO THE OBJECTIVES OF THE WP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | Finalized Optimized Design Plan | 1 | 6 | Means of Verification: Approved Optimized Design Plan Link to Objective: Optimize the compressor design, performance, and cost efficiency. |
