World leader in High-Performance SWAC (Seawater Air Conditioning) technology. Develops deep ocean water cooling systems for buildings and infrastructure, achieving 93% energy savings. Operates three commercial systems globally and expands to Caribbean and Indian Ocean regions.

Where is Airaro located?

Airaro is headquartered in Papeete, French Polynesia.

What energy sectors does Airaro operate in?

Airaro operates in Energy Storage.

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Airaro

Papeete, French Polynesia

Energy StoragePrivate

Founded 20129.9 MW installed5k tonnes CO₂ avoided/yr

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Founded in 2012, Airaro is a private headquartered in Papeete, French Polynesia specializing in Energy Storage.

Airaro is a French Polynesian company specializing in High-Performance SWAC (Seawater Air Conditioning) technology, which harnesses the natural cold of deep ocean waters to cool buildings and infrastructure. The company has designed and implemented the only three commercial high-performance SWAC systems worldwide, including the largest system at Tahiti Hospital (6 MWc capacity, achieving 93% energy savings and avoiding 5,000 tonnes of CO2 annually). The company is transitioning from an engineering firm to a turnkey provider of complete solutions for island territories, with expansion plans across the Caribbean, Indian Ocean, and French overseas territories. Airaro's technology also enables deep-sea desalination through reverse osmosis, addressing freshwater scarcity in island communities.

SWACseawater coolingenergy efficiencyisland territoriesdesalinationlow-carbonrenewable cooling

Headquarters

Papeete, French Polynesia

Founded

2012

Company Type

Private