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Indian startup claims over 1,500 cycles for sodium-ion cell with Prussian white cathode Indian startup Macsen Energy claims its Prussian white-based sodium-ion battery cell has exceeded 1,500 charge-discharge cycles in laboratory testing, retaining 90% of its initial capacity after 1,000 cycles. The company also plans to build a cathode material production facility and battery cell pilot line, with construction set to begin in 2027.

Emiliano Bellini

23 hours ago

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German startup wins grant for grid-charging sodium-ion home battery Revolta AG has secured European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) support to develop a plug-and-play sodium-ion battery that households without solar panels can charge from the grid when power prices are low.

Brian Publicover

Oct 02, 2026

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CBAK Energy to add 12 GWh sodium-ion cell production capacity in Nanjing Chinese lithium-ion battery manufacturer signs investment agreement with Nanjing Gaochun Economic Development Zone. Separate 6 GWh expansion planned for existing Nanjing facility expected by year-end 2026.

Oct 02, 2026

Technologies

Sodium-ion batteries: the next frontier or the next risk? While sodium-ion offers a compelling long-term solution to flattening LFP cost curves and tight supply chains, its lack of field-validated performance data transfers significant technology and bankability risks directly onto developer balance sheets.

Sep 30, 2026

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Sodium-ion packs 25% less carbon-intensive than LFP, say researchers A new Chinese study ranks sodium-ion ahead of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) on manufacturing emissions, the reverse of what European researchers found in 2025.

Brian Publicover

Sep 28, 2026

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Biwatt releases sodium-ion storage system for C&I applications Biwatt launched the modular PowerLake I3 sodium-ion storage system for C&I applications, offering 43.6 kWh–2.09 MWh configurations using NFPP cells. Available as indoor racks or IP55 outdoor cabinets, it delivers up to 65.5 kW per 130.8 kWh unit and is rated for 8,000 cycles.

Emiliano Bellini

Sep 15, 2026

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NTPC invites bids for sodium-ion battery pilot in India India’s NTPC plans to set up a sodium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) pilot to assess the technology’s performance, safety, and commercial viability under local grid and climate conditions.

Sep 10, 2026

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World’s first anode-free sodium solid-state battery Researchers in the U.S. have created a new sodium battery architecture with stable cycling for several hundred cycles, which could serve as a future direction to enable low-cost, high-energy-density and fast-charging batteries.

Jul 09, 2024

China southern power grid

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World’s largest sodium-ion battery goes into operation The first phase of Datang Group’s 100 MW/200 MWh sodium-ion energy storage project in Qianjiang, Hubei Province, has been connected to the grid.

Jul 02, 2024

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Altris, Stora Enso to develop sodium-ion anode from lignin Swedish sodium-ion battery specialist Altris has partnered with Stora Enso, Finish-Swedish cellulose and paper maker, to drive the adaptation of the corporation’s hard carbon solution Lignode as an anode material in its sodium-ion battery cells.

Jun 06, 2024

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Long-duration storage key for Australia’s energy security, report finds Australia's Clean Energy Council has launched a new report, exploring emerging long duration energy storage technologies capable of firming renewables in the wake of coal-fired power generation closures.

Jun 05, 2024

China southern power grid

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China switches on first large-scale sodium-ion battery China Southern Power Grid has deployed a 10 MWh sodium-ion battery in China’s Guangxi Zhuang region. It is the first phase of a 100 MWh project.

Pilar Sanchez Molina

May 21, 2024

Varta group

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German initiative to develop scalable sodium-ion batteries A collaborative project led by German battery supplier Varta aims to develop industrial-scale sodium-ion battery technology. The final product of the three-year, €7.5 million ($8.08 million) project will be a small series of round cells for electric vehicles and stationary storage systems.

May 16, 2024

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