Two years ago, sodium-ion battery pioneer Natron Energy was busy preparing its specially formulated sodium batteries for mass production. The company slipped a little past its 2023 kickoff plans, but it didn't fall too far behind as far as mass battery production goes. It officially commenced…
  • kent_eh@lemmy.caEnglish
    4·
    2 年前

    they say they’re putting them out from 48V to 800V, 48V is what most inverter systems use, so I imagine they’re targetting that size for “consumers” at the single-house PV system size.

    48 volts is also what telecom uses in their infrastructure. That’s a much bigger market (and one with deeper pockets) than consumer installs.

    • LordKitsuna@lemmy.worldEnglish
      15·
      2 年前

      Then why bother putting the article here? Who out of us is going to actually care. I’m looking to expand the storage on my off-grid property and I would absolutely love something other than lithium especially if it can get cheaper per kilowatt hour. I got five acres to work with so I really don’t care about the density just needs a decent cycle life and price

      • kent_eh@lemmy.caEnglish
        5·
        2 年前

        Thats great that you are looking for alternatives, but you aren’t the only reader here.

        Other people have other interests and are looking for different things than you are.

      • Allero@lemmy.todayEnglish
        4·
        2 年前

        It’s a great development that we should keep our eyes on, as some years into the future it will most certainly be available for regular consumers, including you with your install.

      • JamesFire@lemmy.worldEnglish
        41·
        2 年前

        Then why bother putting the article here?

        Because it’s interesting regardless of whether I can buy it or not?

        I watch reviews on computer hardware that I definitely can’t afford, because it’s interesting.