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BESS Firms Forecast Sodium-Ion Batteries to Achieve Cost Parity with LFP in 2-3 Years
Energy-Storage.News USA Overview Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) companies predict that sodium-ion batteries will reach cost parity with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries within the next two to three years. CATL and HyperStrong... -
CATL to Deploy Second-Gen Na-Ion Batteries in 20,000 EVs by 2026, Unveils TENER Stationary Storage System
autoevolution, Forbes, Electrek, Matelion, CleanTechnica, The EV Zone (YouTube) China Overview CATL plans to power up to 20,000 electric vehicles with its second-generation sodium-ion batteries by the end of 2026, while also launching it... -
Lithium Price Drops 13.84% in Past Month, Yet Long-Term Outlook Remains Upward Trend
Trading Economics International Overview On June 26, 2026, lithium prices fell to 152,500 Chinese Yuan/ton, a 2.87% decrease from the previous day and a 13.84% drop over the last month. Despite this, prices remain 149.39% higher than a y... -
Lithium Carbonate Price Surge Squeezes Chinese EV Makers’ Margins, Disrupting Pricing Strategies
DIGITIMES Inc. Taiwan Overview The soaring price of lithium carbonate, a key precursor material for lithium-ion batteries, is significantly impacting the profit margins of Chinese automakers and creating turmoil in their pricing strategi... -
General Motors Partners with Peak Energy to Build Domestic Sodium-Ion Battery Storage Supply Chain
Mother Jones USA Overview General Motors (GM) is making a significant investment in the future of sodium-ion battery storage through a strategic partnership with Peak Energy. GM will develop sodium-ion battery technology at its Michigan ... -
Moonwatt Predicts Sodium-Ion Batteries to Reach Cost Parity with LFP in 2-3 Years, Outcompeting on Cycle Life
Energy-Storage.News International Overview Sodium-ion BESS startup Moonwatt forecasts that sodium-ion batteries will achieve cost parity with LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries within the next two to three years. Valentin Rota, Moonw... -
Google and Energy Dome Deploy 23MW/200MWh CO2 Battery in Ireland for Grid Decarbonization and Stability
Energy-Storage.news アイルランド Overview Energy Dome has partnered with Google on a second CO2 Battery project, deploying a substantial 23MW/200MWh energy storage system in County Offaly, Ireland. Slated for commercial operation in 2028... -
China Activates Nation’s Largest 200MW/1,000MWh Vanadium Flow Battery Storage Facility by Rongke Power Ahead of Schedule
TV BRICS China Overview China has commenced commercial operation of its largest vanadium flow battery energy storage facility, developed by Rongke Power, ahead of schedule. The facility boasts a rated capacity of 200 megawatts and a stor... -
Battery Storage Pivots to Core Infrastructure for AI Data Centers Amid Escalating Power Demands
DataBank USA Overview As AI-driven data centers face unprecedented power demand fluctuations and grid reliability risks, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are evolving into a core design requirement for next-generation infrastructure... -
Repurposed EV Batteries Offer Solution to AI’s Soaring Power Demand and Grid Stability Challenges
Forbes USA Overview As AI facilities' power demands surge, repurposing end-of-life EV batteries emerges as a cost-effective solution to stabilize grids and reduce peak energy costs. These 'second-life batteries' act as on-site buffers, c...
