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Market Trends
Hithium Unveils 4 MWh Sodium-Ion BESS with 20,000 Cycle Life and 30-Year Design, Targeting 2027 Mass Production
pv magazine Global China Overview Hithium, a Chinese battery manufacturer, has introduced its new 4 MWh "∞Power N4.0MWh" sodium-ion battery energy storage system, featuring an advanced 785 Ah cell. This system boasts an impressive 20,000... -
Market Trends
R3 Lithium Acquires Former Ascend Elements Facility in Georgia, Launches Commercial Lithium Carbonate Production from Battery Recycling with $15M Series A Funding
CleanTechnica USA Overview R3 Lithium has launched commercial-scale lithium carbonate production from recycled battery materials at a former Ascend Elements facility in Covington, Georgia, aiming to strengthen the domestic EV battery sup... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
DGIST’s Perovskite-Based Separator and Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Enable Li-S Batteries to Achieve 5C/12-Minute Fast Charging and 82% Capacity Retention After 1,000 Cycles
Facebook South Korea Overview Researchers at South Korea's DGIST have significantly boosted lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery performance by developing nitrogen-doped porous carbon materials. This innovation enables 12-minute fast charging a... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
Lithium-Sulfur Battery Market Projected to Reach $4.66 Billion by 2033, Driven by High Energy Density and Lightweighting for Automotive and Aviation
Industry Today Global Overview The global Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S) battery market is forecast for substantial growth, from $1.52 billion in 2026 to $4.66 billion by 2033, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.38%. This rapid... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
Lithium-Sulfur Batteries Capture 37.6% Share of Lithium Metal Secondary Battery Market, Showcasing Promise for Drone Applications
Implied Market Research Firm Global Overview Lithium-sulfur batteries command a significant 37.6% market share within the lithium metal secondary battery sector, reflecting strong interest in their high specific energy and sulfur-based c... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
Li2S@C Nanocomposites in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries Enable Lithium-Metal-Free Configuration, Boosting Energy Density and Safety
PMC - NIH International Overview Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSB) hold immense potential with high theoretical energy density, low cost, and abundant material supply, but have been hampered by safety risks associated with lithium metal ano... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
Data Center Energy Storage Market to Reach $18.6 Billion by 2035, Driven by Google and Meta’s Large-Scale Iron-Air and SOFC Technology Commitments
Implied Market Research Firm Global Overview The data center energy storage systems market is projected to reach $18.6 billion by 2035, propelled by major tech commitments, including Google's agreement with Xcel Energy for 300 MW of Form... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
Form Energy’s Iron-Air Battery Revolutionizes Energy Storage with 100-Hour Technology for Days-Long Grid Applications
Wenergy USA Overview Form Energy is gaining traction with its 100-hour iron-air battery technology, designed for days-long grid applications and based on abundant, nickel and cobalt-free materials. This innovative technology operates ind... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
CATL Unveils 175 Wh/kg Sodium-Ion Cell with Roadmap to 200 Wh/kg, Poised to Slash Renewable Energy Integration Costs
YouTube China Overview In early May 2026, CATL announced a groundbreaking sodium-ion cell achieving an energy density of 175 Wh/kg, along with a clear roadmap targeting 200 Wh/kg. This advancement indicates sodium-ion batteries are neari... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
Sodium-Ion Batteries Achieve $60/kWh for US Grid Storage, Led by CATL and BYD in Large-Scale Deployment
Facebook USA Overview Sodium-ion batteries have reached a commercially viable cost of $55-70/kWh for grid storage in the U.S., marking 2026 as a pivotal year for their large-scale deployment as a viable lithium alternative. Chinese leade...