Sodium-ion batteries have been in the shadow of lithium-ion batteries for decades, but there is thousands of times more sodium than lithium in the earth's crust. And now battery chemistry has advanced to the point where sodium-ion batteries have similar energy densities to their lithium competitors. In addition, sodium-ion batteries are lighter, safer, cheaper and cleaner than lithium-ion batteries. Chinese battery manufacturers, such as CATL and BYD, have begun mass production and will even use sodium-ion batteries in electric cars. This could really be a gamechanger for the energy transition.
So what does this mean for the industry? How will this new technology impact the market, and what opportunities will it create for businesses and consumers alike? Let's dive deeper and explore its potential in this GELADEN episode with Prof. Maximilian Fichtner and Dr. Dominic Bresser from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).
