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Technologies pv magazine

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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Peak Energy, RWE to deploy first sodium-ion battery in MISO A pilot project from Peak Energy and RWE comes quick on the heels of Peak’s deployment of the largest grid-scale sodium-ion storage system in the US last July.
Phoebe Skok
6 hours ago
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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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New European solid-state battery business targets commercial production Axen, Syensqo and IFPEN establish new company to produce high performance sulfide solid electrolytes for solid-state batteries in Europe. New company Argylium will develop its electrolyte portfolio at facilities in France.
Matthew Lynas
Jan 07, 2026
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China connects world’s largest vanadium flow battery project Gigawatt-hour scale long-duration energy storage (LDES) project is expected to reduce curtailment in Xinjiang, a region of China with high solar and wind generation, and transmission bottlenecks. The flow battery installation is co-located with a PV plant.
Matthew Lynas
Jan 07, 2026
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Corrosion-free bromine flow battery promises longer life and higher energy density A new two-electron bromine chemistry sharply cuts corrosion while boosting performance, opening a clearer path for zinc–bromine flow batteries at grid scale.
Vincent Shaw
Jan 06, 2026
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Mitigating sodium-ion battery degradation through scandium doping A team at Tokyo University of Science (TUS) has identified a structural mechanism by which adding small amounts of scandium to layered sodium manganese oxide cathodes slows the degradation that typically limits sodium-ion battery lifetimes.
Brian Publicover
Jan 05, 2026
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What’s next for battery technology in 2026 Longer-duration storage, safety-driven procurement and Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) compliance in the United States compliance are starting to push alternative chemistries closer to scale.
Phoebe Skok
Jan 02, 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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