Start-ups Aiming to Revive US Battery Production
European heatwaves have increased demand for battery storage systems, prompting a US company, Unigrid, to ship its sodium-ion batteries for residential use. These batteries, offering safety and cost advantages over lithium-ion options, are currently sourced from China, but US companies aim to develop domestic manufacturing amid ongoing safety evaluations. Sodium-ion batteries, though less energy-dense, are expected to dominate larger energy storage markets and potentially reduce costs significantly in the future.
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