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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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Acciona Energía tests hybrid battery-ultracapacitor storage in Spain Acciona Energía has launched a pilot project in Navarra, Spain, that combines ultracapacitors (UCAP) with lithium-ion batteries to test grid-forming capabilities and other stability services for renewable energy facilities.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
14 hours ago
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Brazil risks missing sodium-ion battery manufacturing opportunity China is moving sodium-ion batteries into industrial production, but Brazil risks repeating its lithium experience by remaining a tech importer despite its raw materials, solar resources, and growing storage demand.
João Paulo Menezes
Jul 20, 2026
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Alfen, CATL to deploy 5 GWh of sodium-ion battery storage in Europe Dutch energy storage company Alfen and Chinese battery manufacturer CATL have agreed to deploy 5 GWh of sodium-ion battery energy storage systems in Europe.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Jul 16, 2026
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Lithium still dominates battery storage – but for how long? Lithium batteries are about 93% cheaper than they were 15 years ago, making energy storage projects economically viable where they previously were not.
João Paulo Menezes
Jul 14, 2026
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Intertek CEA says 587Ah cells could drive down BESS costs through 2027 US research firm Intertek CEA says wider adoption of 587Ah battery cells could lower the cost of standard battery energy storage system (BESS) containers through 2027, even as lithium carbonate prices have risen sharply.
Brian Publicover
Jul 14, 2026
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Hydraulic storage beats batteries for PV irrigation economics Spanish researchers found hydraulic energy storage offers better economics than batteries for PV-powered irrigation, while combining both technologies delivers the highest energy self-sufficiency.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Jul 14, 2026
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ESS Tech introduces sodium-ion battery for data centers, other commercial users ESS Tech has introduced its Bridge battery energy storage system (BESS), a modular sodium-ion platform designed for data centers, critical infrastructure and other commercial users with short- to medium-duration storage needs.
Ben Zientara
Jul 09, 2026

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CATL confirms significant upgrade to sodium-ion battery product range and scale into 2026 CATL announced it expects a new trend of "sodium and lithium batteries shining brightly together."
Tristan Rayner
Dec 29, 2025
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Using horizontally connected salt caverns for compressed air storage Researchers in China have investigated the long-term stability of horizontally connected salt caverns used for compressed air energy storage. They found about 85% of the existing salt caverns in their home country are are suitable for this configuration.
Lior Kahana
Dec 22, 2025
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Moll Batterien garners more than $25 million for sodium-ion battery plant in Germany The Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs is supporting the project with €19.65 million, and there is an additional €2.5 million from the EU.
Sandra Enkhardt
Dec 19, 2025
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Europe’s first sodium-ion cell made with fully domestic components Welsh battery breakthrough uses UK-manufactured anode and cathode materials as well as active materials available through local supply chains. Batri plans to scale up material manufacturing and cell building capability.
Matthew Lynas
Dec 18, 2025
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Inlyte proves out first full-scale iron–sodium battery system in factory test, paving way for 2026 US production According to Inlyte, the tested unit incorporates what it describes as the world’s largest sodium metal chloride battery cells and modules built to date, with each module capable of storing more than 300 kWh of energy.
Marija Maisch
Dec 12, 2025
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Naxion Energy claims launch of India’s first sodium-ion energy storage systems The company has unveiled new residential and C&I battery storage systems, describing them as the first sodium-ion products to enter the Indian market.
Uma Gupta
Dec 12, 2025
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World’s first high-power aluminum-ion battery system for energy storage For the first time, a complete aluminum-graphite-dual-ion battery system has been built and tested, showing that lithium-free, high-power batteries can deliver stability, fast response, and recyclability for next-generation grid applications.
Marija Maisch
Dec 05, 2025
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Prolux Solutions recalls vanadium redox flow home storage systems and switches to LFP Germany's Prolux Solutions is recalling all its Storac home energy storage systems and phasing out vanadium redox flow technology. The company will instead rely on lithium iron phosphate in the future.
Marian Willuhn
Dec 05, 2025
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Sicily opens $286M tender for solar and battery storage projects of any size under new EU-aligned programme Sicily has launched a significant funding window for companies to install photovoltaic systems and battery storage, with preliminary applications due between 15 December 2025 and 13 February 2026.
Massimiliano Tripodo
Dec 05, 2025

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