Is there a sodium ion battery for home use?

In 2022, Bluetti announced a sodium ion solar battery for home use that is not yet available for sale, but is worth keeping an eye out for. Considering sodium ion batteries are not yet widespread, existing lithium ion solar batteries on the market are still great options for energy storage at home. What is a sodium ion battery?

What are sodium ion batteries?

Sodium-ion batteries represent a notable shift from traditional lithium-ion technology. Unlike lithium, which is relatively scarce and expensive, sodium is derived from common salt, making it both widely available and cost-effective. This abundance positions sodium-ion batteries as a more sustainable alternative to lithium-based counterparts.

Will CATL's sodium-ion batteries reshape the energy storage landscape?

In this breakdown, Matt Ferrell explains how CATL’s sodium-ion batteries are poised to reshape the energy storage landscape.

Where is China's first sodium-ion battery energy storage station?

China’s first major sodium-ion battery energy storage station is now online, according to state-owned utility China Southern Power Grid Energy Storage. The Fulin Sodium-ion Battery Energy Storage Station entered operation on May 11 in Nanning, the capital of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in southern China.

Where is China's 10 MWh sodium-ion battery storage station located?

The 10-MWh sodium-ion battery storage station was put into operation on May 11 in Nanning, Guangxi in southwestern China, China Southern Power Grid Energy Storage, the energy storage division of China Southern Power Grid, said on May 11.

Can sodium-ion batteries help power a sustainable future?

After all, the race to power a sustainable future is as much about bold ideas as it is about overcoming the obstacles in their path. CATL has introduced sodium-ion batteries with a potential cost reduction to $10/kWh, using sodium’s abundance and safety to address energy storage challenges.