Cell Design and Materials: Sodium-Ion

Noteable Events: Sodium January

Stanford University study finds Sodium-ion batteries face uphill struggle to beat Li-ion on cost, specifically, against LFP.

September

US based Natron Energy has ceased operations,, halting plans for a giant $1.4 billion factory in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

March

Altris announces investment in B1 funding round and collaboration with Volvo Cars for battery energy storage systems.

September

EVE Energy launches first grid-scale sodium-ion NFPP battery storage system, enters commercial operations.

April

US based Na-ion start-up Bedrock Materials shuts down less than 2 years after launch. Returns capital to investors.

October

Alsym Energy launches Na-Series, to produce non-FEOC compliant NFPP sodium ion for North America and Europe.

April

CATL announced the Naxtra Battery for EVs, achieving 175 Wh/kg, highest amongst all Na-ion batteries.

October

UNIGRID announces Na-ion battery production capacity at 100 MWh per year through network of battery foundries.

June

Tiamat completes 3rd round of fundraising, €22 million from Stellantis, Arkema, MBDA and Endeavour Ventures.

November

Peak Energy announces contract to deploy 720MWh of Na-ion BESS for Jupiter Power, with 4GWh under reservation.

June

Zoolnasm Secures $42 Million in Series A2 round to Boost Sodium-Ion Battery Production.

November

LG Chem partners with Sinopec to co-develop sodium-ion battery cathode and anode materials.

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