Alternō offers sand-based thermal storage and distribution solutions aimed at reducing energy costs and carbon emissions in industries, particularly agricultural drying. This technology replaces traditional fossil fuels, providing high efficiency and reducing environmental impact.

Agricultural drying, such as coffee, tea, cashews, and rice, is an energy-intensive process that primarily uses coal, diesel, or electricity, leading to high costs and significant emissions. Traditional drying methods are not only inefficient but also polluting.

Alternō has introduced two solutions:

1. Sand Battery

Operating Principle: Stores and distributes heat using silica sand, capable of retaining heat up to 600°C for several months.

Eco-friendly: No CO2 emissions, no pollution, an environmentally friendly solution.

Longevity: Over 20 years of lifespan, four times more durable than lithium batteries, and contains no rare metals.

Low Cost: Low maintenance costs, significantly saving businesses compared to fossil fuels.

Applications: Widely used in agricultural drying, greenhouse heating, industry, and thermal power generation.

2. Air Drying Technology

Heat Source: Uses heat from sand batteries, completely replacing coal, oil, or electricity in the drying process.

Energy Savings: Reduces energy costs by up to 50%, increasing business profits.

Product Quality: Protects product quality, no smoke contamination, retains the natural flavor of agricultural products.

Carbon Emission Reduction: Meets sustainable export standards by reducing carbon emissions.

Deployment: Pilot projects have been implemented in Vietnam, ready for scaling to other industries.

Alternō focuses on the agricultural drying market, with a scale of 17.4 million tons of coffee, tea, cashews, and rice annually. Additionally, this technology can expand to textiles, greenhouse heating, building heating, and thermal power generation. Alternō has deployed pilot projects in Vietnam, partnering with leading export businesses and having partners in Indonesia and Samoa.

Achievements of Alternō:

• Top 10 Tuoi Tre Startup Award 2023
• Grand Winner Vietnam Startup Awards 2023
• Incubated by Qualcomm Vietnam with $15,000 support
• Funding from Antler
• Support from Becamex to develop the Advanced Manufacturing Center

These achievements affirm Alternō’s potential in the clean energy sector.