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What is the new NAS model L24 battery system?

Rendering of the new containerised NAS MODEL L24 battery system. Image: BASF-NGK One of the world’s most widely deployed non-lithium electrochemical energy storage technologies has received an upgrade, with the launch of NGK and BASF Stationary Energy Storage’s the NAS MODEL L24.

Who makes NaS batteries?

Japan-headquartered NGK Insulators is the manufacturer of the NAS sodium sulfur battery, used in grid-scale energy storage systems around the world. ESN spoke to Naoki Hirai, Managing Director at NGK Italy S.r.l. What is the history of NAS batteries and how have they progressed from early R&D to commercialisation?

What is a NaS battery?

Already proven by more than 20 years of deployment in the field in more than 250 projects for industry and utilities with the total output of almost 5GWh, the NAS battery is one of the most mature long-duration technologies today. NAS batteries are suitable for a wide range of climate conditions, as this project in Dubai, UAE, shows.

Is BASF launching a new NaS battery?

BASF Stationary Energy Storage, a subsidiary of chemical company BASF, and Japanese ceramics manufacturer NGK Insulators have launched a new version of their sodium-sulfur (NAS) batteries. The containerized NAS Model L24 battery jointly developed by the partners, whose cooperation started in 2019, boasts a few technological improvements.

Are NaS batteries suitable for climate conditions?

NAS batteries are suitable for a wide range of climate conditions, as this project in Dubai, UAE, shows. Image: NGK Insulators Ltd. Designed to discharge energy for 6 hours or longer, NAS battery units are scalable to hundreds of megawatt-hours.

Are NaS ® batteries UL certified?

NAS ® Batteries cells and modules are certified as recognized components to UL 1973 standard. Additionally, NAS ® Battery cells and modules have been evaluated using UL 9540A. Typical layout of NAS ® battery system