AC COMP
AC-Comp compressor to revolutionize energy efficiency and sustainability with waste heat innovation.
Status:
Pre-business
SDGs:
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Industry:
Engineering technology
Impact:
Sustainable systems, Quality of life
Origin:
Research to Business
School:
School of Engineering
Established:
2025
AC-Comp compressor offers a new way to tackle the inefficiency of traditional air compressors by using waste heat instead of electricity. The solution’s ability to drastically reduce energy consumption, reliance on external power, lower operational costs, and support sustainability initiatives creates a significant competitive advantage. This makes it an attractive option for
industries looking to transform their waste to value, decrease electricity cost and comply with energy saving regulations. AC comp can generate as high as 80 bar pressurized air which makes an attractive option in hydrogen compression as well in hydrogen batteries, for example.
Contact
Mikko Rantanen
Business Developer
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