Mastodawn

The sharp U-turn in federal energy policy can't stop the energy storage revolution.

https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/01/a-new-sodium-ion-battery-twist-in-the-tale-of-ess/

#energystorage #energy #saltbattery #sodium #renewableenergy #investors #investing #startups #innovation #battery #batteries #energytransition #decarbonization #renewables #sustainable #sustainability #us #wind #solar #greenenergy #cleanenergy

A New Sodium-Ion Battery Twist In The Tale Of ESS

The US flow battery innovator ESS will manufacture a new sodium-ion battery developed by the startup Alsym Energy.

CleanTechnica

Tina M Casey 6d ago

The sharp U-turn in federal energy policy can't stop the energy storage revolution.

https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/01/a-new-sodium-ion-battery-twist-in-the-tale-of-ess/

#energystorage #energy #saltbattery #sodium #renewableenergy #investors #investing #startups #innovation #battery #batteries #energytransition #decarbonization #renewables #sustainable #sustainability #us #wind #solar #greenenergy #cleanenergy

A New Sodium-Ion Battery Twist In The Tale Of ESS

The US flow battery innovator ESS will manufacture a new sodium-ion battery developed by the startup Alsym Energy.

CleanTechnica

Tina M Casey 6d ago

The US flow battery startup ESS is alive, kicking, and adding sodium-ion batteries to its portfolio.

https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/01/a-new-sodium-ion-battery-twist-in-the-tale-of-ess/

#energystorage #energy #saltbattery #sodium #renewableenergy #investors #investing #startups #innovation #battery #batteries #energytransition #decarbonization #renewables #sustainable #sustainability #us

A New Sodium-Ion Battery Twist In The Tale Of ESS

The US flow battery innovator ESS will manufacture a new sodium-ion battery developed by the startup Alsym Energy.

CleanTechnica

Tina M Casey 6d ago

The US flow battery startup ESS is alive, kicking, and adding sodium-ion batteries to its portfolio.

https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/01/a-new-sodium-ion-battery-twist-in-the-tale-of-ess/

#energystorage #energy #saltbattery #sodium #renewableenergy #investors #investing #startups #innovation #battery #batteries #energytransition #decarbonization #renewables #sustainable #sustainability #us

A New Sodium-Ion Battery Twist In The Tale Of ESS

The US flow battery innovator ESS will manufacture a new sodium-ion battery developed by the startup Alsym Energy.

CleanTechnica

Claude Trudel Apr 30

CATL confirme que les batteries sodium-ion sont prêtes pour le grand public
🔸Le sodium-ion n’est plus un projet de laboratoire — c’est désormais une réalité industrielle.
https://annuelauto.ca/catl-batterie-sodium-ion-contrat-60gwh-stockage-energie/
#énergie #VE #auto #électrique #batteries #sodium #commerce #CALT #Chine #BYD #industrie #média #science #tech

CATL confirme que les batteries sodium-ion sont prêtes pour le grand public

CATL signe un contrat record de 60 GWh pour ses batteries sodium-ion, marquant un tournant majeur dans l’automobile électrique.

L'annuel de l'automobile

Angstrom Minerals Apr 13

Research shows a strong correlation between high #salt intake, #obesity, & #highbloodpressure, the latter two being significant risks for #heartattack. The current guideline for adults is 2,300 mg daily, but most people consume much more than this.
Some #processedfoods, ready #meals, #snacks, & #bread, are quite high in #sodium. People trying to reduce their sodium intake should avoid packaged food or look for #lowsodium options, #freshfood when possible, & use #spices to add #flavor.

Coffee (Team CW)Apr 11

Looks like safe (no thermal runaway) and performant sodium-ion batteries are finally on the way.

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-04-safer-sodium-battery-thermal-runaway.html

"The electrolyte experienced no thermal runaway, even at 300°C (572°F) or after nail-penetration tests."

#Sodium #SodiumIon #SIB #Batteries #Energy #ThermalRunaway

Safer sodium battery eliminates thermal runaway with a heat-triggered polymer barrier

Some batteries have been known to catch fire or explode at high temperatures or when under stress. This safety concern has pushed researchers to experiment with different ways to design safer batteries that can ideally still perform reliably and efficiently. Sodium-ion batteries (NIBs) are considered a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries, but still face safety risks, especially at high capacities. But now, a team of researchers in China has designed a new type of electrolyte for NIBs that may eliminate these risks, allowing for stable performance across a wide temperature range.

Tech Xplore

Benjamin Carr, Ph.D. 👨🏻‍💻🧬Mar 7

#NuclearReactor Backed by #BillGates Gets Federal Approval
#TerraPower’s project in #Wyoming, which uses novel technology, is the first new commercial reactor to receive federal approval in decade.
TerraPower design, which it calls #Natrium developed with GE Hitachi, has several novel features. Probably most notable of these is the use of liquid #sodium for cooling and heat transfer.
Plant won’t be done until 2030 at the earliest, and it still needs an operating license.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/03/terrapower-gets-ok-to-start-construction-of-its-first-nuclear-plant/