China has taken a giant leap towards a cleaner future with the unveiling of the world's first large-scale sodium ion battery storage station.
This groundbreaking facility in Nanning, Guangxi Province, marks a turning point in sustainable energy storage.
Built by China Southern Power Grid Energy Storage, this initial 10-megawatt hour station is just the first step of a much larger vision.
The completed project will boast a massive 100-megawatt hour capacity, generating a staggering 73 million kilowatt-hours of clean energy annually.
That's enough to power roughly 35,000 homes and eliminate a whopping 50,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year – a major win for China's green goals.
While lithium ion batteries are commonly used for energy storage, they have drawbacks. Lithium is a scarce resource, making these batteries expensive.
The inauguration of this groundbreaking station is more than just a milestone