The first sodium-ion battery for energy storage

Where is China's first sodium-ion battery energy storage station?

China’s first major sodium-ion battery energy storage station is now online, according to state-owned utility China Southern Power Grid Energy Storage. The Fulin Sodium-ion Battery Energy Storage Station entered operation on May 11 in Nanning, the capital of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in southern China.

Where is a 10 MWh sodium-ion battery storage station located?

A 10-MWh sodium-ion battery storage station was put into operation on May 11 in Nanning, Guangxi in southwestern China, said China Southern Power Grid Energy Storage, the energy storage arm of Chinese grid operator China Southern Power Grid.

Can sodium-ion battery energy storage be reduced by 20-30%?

Chen Man, a senior engineer at China Southern Power Grid, said [via the South China Morning Post] that once sodium-ion battery energy storage enters the stage of large-scale development, its cost can be reduced by 20-30%. He continued:

How does a sodium ion battery work?

Conversely, during discharge, sodium ions reverse their path, releasing stored energy back to the power system. Notably, Sodium-ion Battery cells in this station can achieve a 90 percent charge in just 12 minutes, showcasing rapid charging capabilities.

How fast can a sodium ion battery charge?

Notably, Sodium-ion Battery cells in this station can achieve a 90 percent charge in just 12 minutes, showcasing rapid charging capabilities. Constructed by China Southern Power Grid’s Guangxi branch, this station is only the first phase of a larger 100-MWh project.

Can sodium-ion batteries reduce reliance on expensive lithium?

Photo: Guangxi Power Grid Company of Southern Power Grid China’s first major energy storage station powered by sodium-ion batteries has begun operating, according to its manufacturer, marking a step forward in commercializing a technology that may reduce reliance on pricey lithium.