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First sodium-ion battery storage station at grid level opens with cells that can be charged in 12 minutes (www.notebookcheck.net)
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[–] 10 points 2 years ago (9 children)

They're meant to survive an order of magnitude more cycles than Li-ion. But I'm containing my enthusiasm until we see them lasting a long time in real life use.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (8 children)

    Lithium isn't used for grid batteries because weight doesn't matter. Grid batteries with lead acid last 3 decades. Does this one last longer?

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  • [–] -2 points 2 years ago (5 children)

    Again, that doesn't matter since the battery doesn't move. This is a grid battery

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (2 children)

    The question is then whether it's cheaper to buy LiFePos instead of lead acid or to install more solar panels.

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