• empireOfLove2@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    6 months ago

    I’m very interested in experimenting with na-ion this summer. Their specific power/energy densities are still low compared to li-ion but their cells are already available for cheaper than li-ion despite having not reached economies of scale yet. They also seem to be reporting (unverified in data sheets) longer cycle lifespans and larger operational temperature ranges. Could make for a very nice self managing solar powered pi project soon.

    If costs drop fast, the lower density won’t even matter- it could be the kick in the ass for utility scale battery storage to take off.

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      6 months ago

      Utility scale storage has already taken off.

      But yea this could be a huge jump in the market.