Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES Cryogenic Air 50MW / 400MWh) LCOS Calculator 2026

Model 50MW / 400MWh liquid air energy storage (LAES) systems liquefying ambient air to -196°C using surplus renewable power, expanding through cryogenic turbines (60% round-trip efficiency), and calculating levelized cost of storage (LCOS).

Underwriting Assumptions

Rated Cryogenic Power (MW)

Discharge Duration (Hours)

Turnkey Cryogenic Tank & Turbine Capex ($M)

Off-Peak Charging Power Price ($/MWh)

Peak Capacity Arbitrage Price ($/MWh)

Annual Full Cycles

Projected Economics

Gross Annual Power Arbitrage Sales

Net Annual Operating Cash Flow

Capital Payback Period