Sodium-Ion Batteries for Solar Power Systems | Next-Gen Hybrid Solar Storage
Sodium-ion batteries, once pushed to the sidelines by sharply falling lithium prices, are gaining renewed attention as global market conditions change and customers reassess long-term energy storage options. The renewed interest is being driven by rising lithium costs, tighter mining regulations, and the growing demand for reliable, scalable storage solutions for electric vehicles, grid applications, and solar power systems . Recent reports suggest that the world’s largest battery manufacturer, CATL, is accelerating its plans for mass production of its sodium-ion battery lineup, branded Naxtra , with commercial deliveries expected to begin in 2026. This strategic shift follows a rebound in lithium carbonate prices, which had dropped significantly after 2022. As lithium supply becomes more regulated and expensive, the cost advantage that once made lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries the clear choice for EVs and solar panel systems is narrowing. As a result, sodium-ion batteries...