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Sodium-ion battery cell cost could drop to $40/kWh, says IRENA A report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) notes that while it is still uncertain whether sodium-ion batteries will become a disruptive alternative to lithium-ion technology, they could offer significant cost-saving opportunities in applications such as electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage.

Nov 28, 2025

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Massive 20 GWh sodium-ion battery manufacturing plant announced in China After last year’s slowdown, investment in China's sodium-ion battery sector is rebounding in 2025, and one of the biggest projects yet has now entered the development pipeline.

Nov 24, 2025

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Sodium-ion battery storage for ultra-low temperatures US researchers have developed a sodium-ion pouch cell that operates reliably at temperatures as low as -100 C. The battery was tested with simulated and real renewable energy sources, including wind and solar, and maintained stable performance in both laboratory and field conditions.

Nov 18, 2025

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‘It’s not a matter of sodium versus lithium, we need both’ A US research team has developed all-solid-state sodium batteries that retain performance down to subzero temperatures. The systems utilize a special chloride-based solid-electrolyte-coated cathode.

Emiliano Bellini

Nov 14, 2025

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Peak Energy to supply up to 4.75 GWh of sodium-ion batteries to Jupiter Power In a major milestone for the two-year-old Series A startup and the broader stationary energy storage sector, US-based Peak Energy has signed a supply agreement potentially worth more than $500 million.

Nov 13, 2025

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LG Chem, Sinopec to jointly develop sodium-ion battery materials With investment in the sodium-ion battery sector rebounding in 2025 after last year’s slowdown, two chemical heavyweights are partnering to develop cathode and anode materials for the emerging technology.

Nov 07, 2025

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Spanish start-up Bihar Batteries to commercialize sodium-ion batteries in 2026 The company has produced its first sodium-ion battery prototype and, in collaboration with Spanish research institute CIC energiGUNE, developed sodium-ion cell prototypes that have shown "very promising results".

Pilar Sanchez Molina

Nov 06, 2025

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Technologies

Indian researchers develop fast-charging sodium-ion battery, promising over 3,000 cycles NAtrium Super Ionic CONductor (NASICON) materials continue to show their potential for sodium-ion anodes in high-performance batteries, with fresh research out of India delving more into the materials.

Jun 23, 2025

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Italian startup releases 9.8 kWh sodium-ion battery for residential applications Italy-based Heiwit's storage system features 200 Ah sodium-ion cells and has a lifespan of 6,000 cycles. The device reportedly offers thermal stability and rapid charging speed.

Lara Morandotti

Jun 16, 2025

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Spanish research center makes sodium-ion battery advances ITE has manufactured a prototype sodium ion cell as part of the SOSBAT project to find more sustainable energy storage alternatives to lithium-ion batteries.

Pilar Sanchez Molina

Jun 12, 2025

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Indian university opens lithium- and sodium-ion battery research center Academics at the new site are exploring the use of glass-polymer composite electrolytes and the development of paper-based batteries, among its lines of research.

Jun 06, 2025

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Biwatt launches commercial sodium-ion energy storage product The manufacturer has unveiled a 155 kWh sodium-ion battery energy storage system for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers.

May 15, 2025

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Consultation over 5 GWh French sodium-ion battery factory Startup Tiamat wants an initial 700 MWh-per-year pilot line operational but a 2025 commissioning date will likely be pushed back into next year.

Apr 25, 2025

Fire risk and safety

UL battery safety standard updated for new storage chemistries Underwriters Laboratories (UL) says the fifth edition of its ANSI/CAN/UL 9540A standard addresses technology such as sodium-ion batteries and new use-cases including rooftop installations.

Apr 17, 2025

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Inlyte Energy moves toward US manufacture of iron-sodium batteries The startup’s collaboration with Swiss company Horien Salt Battery Solutions is set to accelerate the commercialization of its low-cost, long-duration energy storage (LDES) technology.

Mar 31, 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.

Mar 24, 2025

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