Sodium batteries could contribute to the storage market

O storage market of energy is heated and new things are bubbling up in both universities as well as research carried out by companies in the area of R&D (Research and Development), one of the bets is the sodium ion batteries, mineral abundant in nature, easy to extract and prominent.

That battery is alternative to the ion battery lithium and an option to nickel, lead and cobalt. This optimism is corroborated by research from strategic consultancy Roland Berger, which predicts the representation of these batteries in around 30% of the market by 2040. 

To the sodium batteries have less than 30% of energy density than lithium batteries, however, are as efficient as. 

This means that the sodium ions they are bigger that those of lithium and to store a greater amount of energy, a larger volume is needed, which is why sodium batteries need to be larger to have the same capacity to store energy. Although, both reach 95% efficiency.

A sodium battery can be used in systems stationary and mobility.

To the stationary batteries They offer a constant amount of current for a long period of time, they are designed for deep discharge cycles and can withstand a large amount without compromising their useful life. 

Now for mobility can be used in electric vehicles that travel within the city, but the future focus should be on large vehicles.

This means that they can be used for both systems power from the electrical grid as for vehicle mobility. 

Are you interested? So click on this link and learn more about this battery which is promising to optimize the storage market. 

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