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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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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
20 hours ago
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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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Unigrid launches first-generation sodium-ion residential battery system US sodium-ion battery developer Unigrid has launched its first residential sodium-ion battery, saying its proprietary sodium chromium oxide chemistry delivers a 25-year operating life, broad temperature tolerance and zero fire risk.
Ben Zientara
Jul 08, 2026

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Sulzer, Hyme Energy to commercialize novel molten salt energy storage Sulzer is developing advanced pumps for Hyme Energy’s patented molten hydroxide salt energy storage technology. Building on the success of the pioneering Molten Salts Storage (MOSS) project in Denmark, the partners now seek to commercilize the solution.
Marija Maisch
Mar 27, 2025
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Pathway to commercialization of aqueous sulfur-based redox flow batteries Researchers in China have identified a series of engineering strategies to bring aqueous sulfur-based redox flow batteries closer to commercial production. Improving catalyst design, ion-selective membranes, and device integration will be key to solve this battery storage technology’s issues.
Emiliano Bellini
Mar 27, 2025
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China announces procurement of sodium-ion batteries with price ceiling at $150/kWh The innovative project located in a suburban district in the south of Shanghai will integrate five different energy storage technologies, including sodium-ion batteries. Its first phase will have a cumulative capacity of 40 MW/160 MWh.
Marija Maisch
Mar 24, 2025
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Inaccurate battery state of health measurements impact revenue, safety, operations A paper from renewable energy technology company 3E lays out strategies to manage battery degradation, and states inaccurate battery energy storage system (BESS) state of health (SoH) measurements can negatively impact safety, impede asset evaluation, and result in financial losses.
Phoebe Skok
Mar 24, 2025
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Sweden’s Cellfion developing PFAS-free membranes for energy storage The startup is exploring membranes free from the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) known as ‘forever chemicals’ and its wood-derived, cellulose-based products could be used for long-duration energy storage (LDES).
Blathnaid O’Dea
Mar 21, 2025
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Australia’s Altech secures permit to build sodium-ion battery factory in Germany The German subsidiary of the Perth-based sodium chloride solid-state battery specialist is moving ahead with its plans to build a 120 MWh production plant in Saxony, Germany. The project is expected to amount to around €156 million ($170 million).
Marija Maisch
Mar 19, 2025
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Estonia’s Freen launches 10 kWh residential sodium-ion battery – updated with price The new home energy storage solution from Estonia's Freen is based on sodium-ion battery chemistry and can be coupled with both rooftop PV and small wind turbines.
Marija Maisch
Mar 18, 2025
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Combining liquid-based direct air capture with compressed air energy storage Scientists in China have simulated a system that combines liquid-based direct air capture with diabatic compressed air energy storage, for the benefit of both processes. Exploring its economic feasibility, they found the system could achieve a levelized cost of energy of $0.53/kWh and a levelized cost of CO2 captured from air of $259/tCO2.
Lior Kahana
Mar 13, 2025
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China unveils nuclear-powered battery with millennium-long lifespan Beita Pharmatech and Northwest Normal University have develop a carbon-14 nuclear battery encased in silicon carbide, offering unprecedented longevity and application potential.
Vincent Shaw
Mar 13, 2025
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