MIT-WPU launches battery research center focused on advanced Li-ion and Na-ion technologies
The facility supports comprehensive end-to-end battery development, from active material synthesis to coin cell fabrication, and electrochemical performance evaluation.
China launches world’s first grid-forming sodium-ion battery storage plant
The Baochi Storage Station in Yunnan integrates lithium and sodium-ion technologies at scale, a global first, aiming to stabilize renewable energy and cut costs as China accelerates its energy transition.
Biwatt launches commercial sodium-ion energy storage product
Biwatt has unveiled a 155 kWh sodium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers.
Indexel Engineering secures 50 MWh supply of US developed sodium-ion batteries from Unigrid
Indexel Engineering has secured 50 MWh supply of sodium-ion batteries from US-based battery innovator Unigrid.
How advanced battery technologies are transforming solar energy storage
The energy storage market is rapidly evolving with cutting-edge battery technologies leading the way. Ongoing advancements are improving lithium batteries’ safety and longevity, further solidifying their position as the preferred choice for solar energy storage systems. Other promising developments are solid-state batteries, flow batteries, and sodium-ion batteries.
KPIT selects Trentar Energy as manufacturing partner for sodium-ion battery technology
KPIT has signed the technology transfer agreement with Trentar Energy Solutions for commercialization of its sodium-ion battery technology. Under the agreement, Trentar will build a 3 GWh sodium-ion manufacturing facility with KPIT receiving upfront technology transfer fees and additional royalty fees over eight years.
Natron Energy announces $1.4 billion sodium ion battery factory in North Carolina
The company will open a 24 GW annual production facility, creating over 1,000 jobs.
Hindalco to set up lithium battery foil manufacturing facility in Odisha
Hindalco will invest INR 800 crore to build a new battery foil manufacturing plant near Sambalpur in Odisha. The facility will initially produce 25,000 tonnes of the foils for Lithium-ion and Sodium-ion battery cells.
Waaree signs MoU with Israel’s 3DBattery to develop energy storage solutions
Waaree Technologies plans 5 GWh battery cell production capacity leveraging 3DBattery’s lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery technology.
Reliance chairman outlines plans for HJT solar modules, sodium-ion batteries
Mukesh D Ambani, the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, says the company aims to open a fully integrated solar gigafactory by the end of 2025. It also plans to initiate megawatt-level sodium-ion cell production by 2025.
