Source: CATL
CATL has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dutch energy company Alfen to deploy 5 GWh of its Tener Sodium energy storage systems across Europe, one of the largest sodium-ion commitments the region has seen.
The batteries are rated for 15,000 cycles and a 25-to-30-year service life — the pitch that sodium-ion’s longevity, not its energy density, is what wins grid storage.
Sodium-ion moves from lab to the European grid
The world’s largest battery maker announced the partnership on Wednesday. Deployments are scheduled to begin in 2027, using the Tener Sodium platform CATL launched in Munich on June 22.
