The video says it’s 175 kwhr per kg compared to 185 for LFP that’s already used in some cars. Gold standard is Lion at 300. Volumetric is the same ratios.
So it’s usable in cars and absolutely immediately useable in homes.
roofuskit@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Keep in mind that due to size these are only viable for industrial or utility grade storage. Not great for cars, devices, or probably houses.
Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world 7 months ago
DrunkEngineer@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Sodium batteries generally have poor round-trip efficiency. This won’t be game-changer for home or solar use unless CATL can solve that problem.
Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Google says 80% compared to up to 95 for LifePO4. Extra 15% cost for waste heat during charging vs 10x cheaper battery.
rainwall@piefed.social 7 months ago
CATL first uses for the tech are literally car batteries. Your info looks to be outdated.
roofuskit@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Yes, outdated info then.
Ek-Hou-Van-Braai@piefed.social 7 months ago
Could be used at your house for solar power backup during the night?
WhiteOakBayou@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Yeah, just double or so the amount of space you’d need for lifepo4. Good if you have some space
lemmylommy@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Are they as safe as lifepo4?
roofuskit@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Safer.
9point6@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Aren’t the current models only about half as dense as lithium Ion?
Taking up twice the space for a tenth of the cost seems like a pretty acceptable trade-off for the house scenario
roofuskit@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Yes, it’s a great trade off, for particular applications.