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Energy storage systems come in many forms, leveraging different technology types. A class of electrochemical storage, lithium-ion batteries have established themselves as the industry standard.

But there are many new technologies vying for their market share.

Sodium-ion batteries are widely considered a sustainable and resource-saving answer to future energy storage, while flow batteries offer a viable alternative in long-duration storage applications.
However, the path to commercialization is not a straightforward one.

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NanoMalaysia unveils sodium-ion prototype surpassing 300 Wh/kg The new prototype ranks among the most advanced sodium‑ion battery systems reported worldwide.
Marija Maisch
Mar 10, 2026
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Small 24/7 clean power commitments could cut costs for long-duration storage TU Berlin researchers say early demand for round-the-clock carbon-free electricity could help bring advanced energy technologies to market faster through technology learning effects. Grant funding for the research was provided by Google, which has since announced plans to build the world’s largest iron-air battery.
Matthew Lynas
Mar 09, 2026
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Policy uncertainty bigger threat to battery supply chains than tariffs, says Unigrid CEO Policy unpredictability is doing more damage than tariff rates themselves, says Darren Tan.
Tristan Rayner
Mar 04, 2026
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Residential sodium-ion batteries now on sale via Austria’s Accupower: €3,990 The Natec Home has a nominal capacity of 7.68 kWh and a power output of 3.8 kW, and allows parallel connection of up to 15 units. The reference price is set at €3,990.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Mar 03, 2026
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All European sodium-ion battery manufacturers at a glance The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will place sodium batteries at the center of its work on the EU’s industrial strategy and is calling for swift action. pv magazine has compiled a list of manufacturers developing this technology in Europe.
Pilar Sanchez Molina, Matthew Lynas
Mar 02, 2026
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Vanadium flow and lithium-ion combine in world’s largest grid-forming hybrid storage plant in China China brings online 300 MW/1,200 MWh grid-forming energy storage facility in Inner Mongolia, integrating lithium-ion and vanadium flow battery technologies.
Tristan Rayner
Feb 27, 2026
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Fraunhofer IEE calls for “grid-forming readiness” in distribution networks and BESS A position paper from the Fraunhofer IEE proposes preparing large battery storage systems in the medium-voltage grid for grid-forming functions at an early stage. The "Grid-Forming Readiness" concept aims to close the regulatory gap between current planning and operation and future, as yet unknown, requirements and demands for grid-forming functions.
Marian Willuhn
Feb 26, 2026

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Operational issues hit returns in one in five battery storage projects, report finds A recent report from battery intelligence firm Accure reveals that while most battery energy storage systems (BESS) operate reliably, nearly 19% of projects experience reduced returns due to technical issues and unplanned downtime.
Marija Maisch
Oct 07, 2025
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NREL researchers address safety implications of next-generation battery technologies Report says new evaluation methods, including AI, will help make future batteries safer.
Michael Puttré
Oct 06, 2025
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Plan-B Net Zero combines battery storage and hydrogen storage in new concept The Swiss startup presented the battery plus hydrogen idea to a Symposium this week.
Tristan Rayner
Oct 03, 2025
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European project to use grid forming loads to stabilize power networks The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech (UPC) is leading a project that proposes using grid-forming loads, which includes storage, to provide maximum flexibility and to enable future electricity systems with very high renewable energy content.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Sep 30, 2025
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Fourth Power makes the case for thermal storage as it raises $20 million It's not an easy life in thermal energy storage, but long-duration technology is important. Fourth Power continues to show promise, and CEO Arvin Ganesan discusses where and why it will prove out.
Tristan Rayner
Sep 29, 2025
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US startup unveils zinc-polyiodid redox flow battery with energy density of 320 Wh/L BESSt announced that its new redox flow battery technology delivers 20 times the energy density of conventional vanadium flow storage systems. The battery is based on a zinc–polyiodide redox flow chemistry developed by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
Emiliano Bellini
Sep 29, 2025
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Peak Energy announces operation of first large-scale sodium ion battery in US Denver-based Peak Energy claims its sodium-ion battery system offers the lowest operating cost of any energy storage technology on the market today.
Marija Maisch
Sep 26, 2025
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Europe’s largest sodium-ion battery installation goes live Switzerland’s Phenogy has launched a megawatt-hour-scale sodium ion energy storage system at a commercial site near Bremen Airport in northern Germany. With this project, the Swiss manufacturer is making its debut on the European energy storage scene, backed by ambitions to develop fully vertically integrated local manufacturing.
Marija Maisch
Sep 25, 2025
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Global Solar Council launches first global trade association for battery storage The new body will attempt to drive manufacturing, deployment, and recycling of battery energy storage across the world, along with advocating for new technology such as grid-forming inverters.
Tristan Rayner
Sep 24, 2025

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