Unigrid Ships First 100 Sodium Ion Batteries to Europe

San Diego-based Unigrid has shipped its first 100 nine kilowatt hour sodium ion batteries and expects to deliver a total of 1,000 units by the end of the year. The batteries are gaining traction in Europe, where homeowners are seeking to store power during low-rate periods and use it for air conditioning during heatwaves. Sodium ion technology presents potential advantages over lithium ion, such as lower costs and safety characteristics. This growth in demand for Unigrid's batteries signals a shift towards US-made energy storage solutions, potentially impacting supply chains and market dynamics in battery manufacturing.