Redesigning the sodium–metal chloride battery for low-cost
For bulk grid storage, all of the factors that make the sodium–metal chloride battery appealing are valuable, but also a low levelized cost of storage is essential.
However, for stationary energy storage systems, such as those used to store energy from solar and wind power, sodium batteries are highly competitive due to their lower cost and better performance in large-scale deployments.
On the other hand, lithium ion batteries for solar energy storage systems are being sold by numerous battery manufacturers worldwide. These products are currently the battery technology of choice for both consumers and top brands or sellers. You can easily buy them online or from a local solar installer.
Sodium–metal chloride batteries have been produced commercially for more than 25 years with more than 1 GWh sold, but their current cost point is too high for utility-scale grid storage. Inlyte Energy has optimized this technology for low-cost grid storage. You have full access to this article via your institution.
The future of sodium-ion batteries holds significant promise as a sustainable alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries, particularly in addressing global energy storage demands and resource limitations.
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