Sodium-ion storage maker Peak Energy raises $108 million in GM-led round
A US sodium-ion battery storage company has closed a $108 million Series B round led by General Motors’ venture arm, as it prepares to start production at a 4 GWh factory in California and launch its systems in the data center market.
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Fox ESS has launched Power Cube, an integrated inverter and battery system for Australian homes with 10.92 kWh to 49.14 kWh of storage, a range the company says aligns with the tiers of the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program.
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BESS Safety Goes Beyond the Battery Cabinet: POWEROAD Highlights Integrated Safety Approach at Poland’s Fire Safety Conference
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Sodium-ion storage maker Peak Energy raises $108 million in GM-led round
A US sodium-ion battery storage company has closed a $108 million Series B round led by General Motors’ venture arm, as it prepares to start production at a 4 GWh factory in California and launch its systems in the data center market.
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