Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES 100MW Adiabatic Salt Cavern) Efficiency Calculator 2026

Model advanced adiabatic compressed air energy storage (A-CAES 100MW / 800MWh) in deep underground solution-mined salt caverns with thermal oil heat storage and 72% round-trip efficiency.

Underwriting Assumptions

Turbine Power Rating (MW)

Discharge Duration (Hours)

Turnkey Salt Cavern & CAES Capex ($M)

Daily Peaking Cycles / Day

Peak vs Off-Peak Arbitrage ($/MWh)

Projected Economics

Total Storage Energy Rating

Gross Annual Arbitrage Revenue

Net Annual Operating Cash Flow

Capital Payback Period