Sodium-ion batteries narrow performance gap with lithium-ion for grid storage

Sodium-ion cells are reaching energy densities competitive with lithium-ion while offering advantages in cost and safety, prompting manufacturers to scale production for utility-scale storage applications.

First covered Nov 13, 2026 · 2:37 AM PT · 1 article

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5h PV Magazine Sodium-ion batteries close gap with lithium-ion as utility-scale storage opportunities grow — Sodium-ion batteries are approaching lithium-ion performance in key areas, with commercial cells reaching energy densities of 175 Wh/kg and offering strong…

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Appeared in: 2026-11-13 (#1)

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