CATL announces sodium batteries that cost as little as $10/kWh, a massive price reduction compared to the current average of $115/kWh for lithium-ion batteries.

cm0002@piefed.world · 3 months ago

CATL announces sodium batteries that cost as little as $10/kWh, a massive price reduction compared to the current average of $115/kWh for lithium-ion batteries.

Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world · 3 months ago

The video says it’s 175 kwhr per kg compared to 185 for LFP that’s already used in some cars. Gold standard is Lion at 300. Volumetric is the same ratios.

So it’s usable in cars and absolutely immediately useable in homes.

DrunkEngineer@lemmy.world · 3 months ago

Sodium batteries generally have poor round-trip efficiency. This won’t be game-changer for home or solar use unless CATL can solve that problem.

Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world · 3 months ago

Google says 80% compared to up to 95% for LifePO4. Extra 15% cost for waste heat during charging vs 10x cheaper battery.

CATL announces sodium batteries that cost as little as $10/kWh, a massive price reduction compared to the current average of $115/kWh for lithium-ion batteries.

CATL announces sodium batteries that cost as little as $10/kWh, a massive price reduction compared to the current average of $115/kWh for lithium-ion batteries.

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