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Faradion receives first order for sodium-ion batteries for Australian market

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the leader in sodium-ion (Na-ion) battery technology, has received its first order from ICM Australia for high-energy sodium-ion batteries for use in the Australian market. Unlike lithium-ion batteries, Faradion’s sodium-ion batteries have exceptional thermal stability and safety. UK-based Faradion Ltd.,

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Na-ion battery developer Faradion collaborating with battery manufacturer AMTE Power

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a leader in non-aqueous sodium-ion battery technolog ( earlier post ), announced a collaboration which combines Faradion’s IP with AMTE Power’s design and manufacturing capabilities. AMTE Power has branded its sodium-ion product “Ultra Safe” due to its improved safety and enhanced thermal stability. Safety and Transportation.

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Empa, UNIGE team develop prototype solid-state sodium battery; focus on improving the solid-solid interface

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Researchers at Empa and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) have developed a prototype of a novel solid-state sodium battery with the potential to store extra energy and with improved safety. The closo-borate sodium superionic conductor—Na 2 (B 12 H 12 ) 0.5 (B B 10 H 10 ) 0. —Duchêne et al. Duchêne et al. Click to enlarge.

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Reliance buys Na-ion battery developer Faradion

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Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd, will acquire 100% shareholding in sodium-ion battery developer Faradion Limited ( earlier post ) for an enterprise value of £100 million (US$135 million). Sodium is the sixth-most abundant element on the planet.

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TU Mnchen Investigates GE Sodium/Iron Chloride Batteries for Hybrid Locomotives

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Scientists at the research neutron source FRM II of the Technische Universität München (TUM) are taking a closer look at a high performance rechargeable battery for future hybrid locomotives, the sodium/iron chloride battery manufactured by General Electric (GE). Volt batteries will provide hybrid locomotives with 2000 horsepower.

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PNNL: single-crystal nickel-rich cathode holds promise for next-generation Li-ion batteries

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The PNNL researchers have developed a process to grow high-performance crystals in molten salts—sodium chloride, common table salt—at high temperature. volts—minimizes damage while still within the normal range of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. microns may avoid damage even at higher voltages.

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Battelle introduces Grid Command Distribution services and software for rapid modeling of smart grid distribution circuits

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As a sample use case, Tornes said, a utility might want to examine the application of volt/VAR across different circuits to see which ones would benefit the most. the addition of solar panels, batteries, volt/VAR. —Ivan Tornes, Principal Research Scientist, Battelle, development lead on Grid Command Distribution. Earlier post.)

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