Global Sodium-ion Battery Market Report - Market Size, Share, Growth, Outlook to 2028

The global market for sodium-ion batteries is predicted to increase rapidly in the next years. Factors driving the market include the inherent benefits of sodium-ion batteries (low cost and sustainability), government support, rapid deployment of intermittent energy sources such as wind and solar, increasing adoption of low-speed electric vehicles such as e-bikes and e-rickshaws, and rising demand for uninterrupted power supply. These characteristics are encouraging the development and use of sodium-ion battery technology as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries in a variety of applications.

Drivers

• Growing support from the governments through investments in advanced energy storage technologies.
• Increasing R&D projects on Na-ion technology  
• Rising number of global renewable energy storage projects 
• Social and environmental pressures by the various stakeholders to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Economies are rapidly moving towards electricity to reduce CO2 emissions.
• Expanding battery energy storage systems market due to rising adoption in grid storage solutions, and microgrids.
• There is a growing demand for electric charging stations with electric vehicles. 
• Increasing lithium metal prices are increasing the demand for advanced battery energy storage systems. 

However, the lack of an industrial supply chain does not favour the active use of sodium-ion batteries, and fierce competition from the lithium-ion batteries market and other advanced battery technologies are some of the factors restraining the growth of sodium-ion battery market.

What is Sodium-ion Battery?

A sodium-ion battery is a rechargeable battery similar to a lithium-ion battery, but instead of lithium ions (Li+), it uses sodium metal ions (Na+) as charge carriers. A sodium ion cell's working principles and cell design are nearly identical to those of lithium ion cells, except sodium compounds are employed instead of lithium compounds.

Sodium battery technologies have succeeded in gaining market traction and could be competitive with Li-ion batteries. The commercialization of sodium ion batteries has increased in low-speed electric vehicles and electrical energy storage systems. The low-cost, high-energy density, high power storage, improved thermal stability, remarkable cycle life and easy availability of raw materials are making sodium ion batteries favorable for adoption into various applications.

Sodium ion Battery Advantages

• Low-cost materials: Sodium Salt is one of the most abundant elements on Earth and therefore priced accordingly; this means system costs are lower than Li-ion.
• Depth of discharge: All sodium battery technologies mentioned can completely discharge without degrading the cell.
• Low temperature: All sodium ion batteries perform at 90% of their high capacity retention rate at -20 °C.
• Thermal Runaway: All Sodium-ion batteries have a high thermal conductivity 

 Sodium ion Battery Disadvantages

• Capacity: Sodium ions are larger atoms than Li-ion; therefore, cells can store lower energy. However, these challenges are minimized in the latest cell designs/technologies.

Sodium ion Battery and its Applications

Stationary Energy Storage Systems

Sodium-ion batteries are an emergent technology and a key part of the solution for cheaper, cleaner energy provision. 

A Na-ion battery system can charge when power demand is low and provide power to reduce peak power. Moreover, the NAS battery system can be used as an emergency power supply during power outages and momentary voltage drops. NAS batteries are increasingly being utilized to stabilize output from wind and solar power generators while proving beneficial to the spread of renewable energies and the establishment of the smart grid.

These batteries can be incorporated in small-scale localized power supply networks, microgrids that feature reduced energy environmental impact and costs, demand response programs that effectively use stored electric power, and other new energy solutions spreading worldwide to contribute to their widespread use and development

Transport

Sodium-ion batteries have the potential to revolutionize transportation, notably in the EV battery market.

Sodium-ion batteries are less expensive to manufacture than other types of batteries, such as lithium-ion batteries. This cost advantage could make EVs more cheap and appealing to customers, resulting in higher adoption rates.

While sodium-ion batteries have a lower energy density than lithium-ion batteries at the moment and have scope for improvement. Sodium ion technology may become more efficient and energy-dense as research and development progress, making them more competitive with other battery technologies.

The Na-ion battery technology can be used in low-cost electric vehicles such as e-scooters, e-rickshaws, and e-bikes by offering a much greater range.

Sodium ion Battery Market Challenges

• Production capacity- As many companies move from the start-up phase to establishing production, volumes are still limited.
• Production line- Faradion and other manufacturers pursuing battery solutions can utilize existing production lines currently used for lithium battery cell manufacturing; however, these will likely remain Li-ion as demand for these cells continues to rise.

Sodium ion Battery Market Opportunities

The sodium-ion battery market offers numerous opportunities for battery manufacturers. Battery makers may position themselves as significant participants in the market for alternative energy storage solutions by investing in research and development, inventing new uses for sodium-ion batteries, and building strategic collaborations.

Recent Developments

• In March 2023, Chinese EV brand JAC Auto unveiled an electric vehicle which has diverted its power source from traditional Lithium-ion batteries to cheaper Sodium-ion batteries.
• Pylontech, a Chinese battery company, has received the world's first sodium-ion battery certification from TÜV Rheinland, a major testing and certification group. The certification serves to verify Pylontech's progress of sodium-ion battery technology, clearing the path for its use in energy storage projects - a move that could be critical in realizing the massive capacities of battery energy storage that will be required in the future.
• In Oct 2022, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) announced its plans to start mass production of its sodium-ion batteries in 2023.
• Altris AB, a sodium-ion battery cathode producer, struck a deal with AB Sandvik Materials Technology in May 2022 to host the company's first industrial-scale manufacturing plant in Sandviken. The new 'Ferrum' factory will have an annual capacity of 2000 metric tonnes of Altris' cathode material Fennac, allowing 1GWh of sustainable sodium-ion batteries into the market each year.
• Blackstone Technology Holding AG, a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Resources AG, said that it will release 3D-printed sodium-ion batteries to the market in 2025.
• Reliance Industries announced that its subsidiary Reliance New Energy Solar Limited had entered an agreement with Faradion, a sodium ion battery manufacturer to acquire 100% of the equity shares.
• In July 2021, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd (CATL) announced the launch of its first-generation sodium ion battery, together with its AB battery pack solution, which can integrate sodium ion cells and lithium-ion cells into one pack.

The stationary energy storage segment includes batteries that have applications in telecom, data centers, uninterrupted power supply, energy storage system, medical equipment, railroad signaling, diesel generator starting, controls, solar power generation systems, wind power generation systems, and switchgear applications.

Regional Analysis 

Asia-Pacific

Asia Pacific is currently dominating the global sodium ion battery market. This is due to the presence of significant players in the region, such as Tiamat Energy and Faradion Limited, as well as the growing demand for renewable energy storage and electric vehicles in China, Japan, India, and South Korea.

China, in particular, is a key player in the sodium batteries market, with the government encouraging the technology's development as part of its renewable energy projects. The country has made significant investments in Na-ion technology research and development, and several companies are working hard to commercialize the technology.

Europe

Europe is also establishing itself as a major player in the sodium-ion battery business, with companies such as Aquion Energy, Inc. and ZESS collaborating with research institutions to develop and commercialize the technology. The European Union has also offered financing for sodium-ion battery research and development.

North America

North America is still in the early phases of establishing the sodium-ion battery market, but with increased investments in R&D and growing demand for alternative energy storage options, the region is likely to grow significantly during the forecast period.

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Sodium-ion Battery Market Drivers & Restraints

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Sodium-ion Battery Market Analysis

This report discusses the market overview, the latest updates, important commercial developments and structural trends, and government policies and regulations in the region.

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Sodium-ion Battery Market Size and Demand Forecast

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