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What is a Northvolt sodium ion battery?

Stockholm, Sweden – Northvolt today announced a state-of-the-art sodium-ion battery, developed for the expansion of cost-efficient and sustainable energy storage systems worldwide.

Can Northvolt recycle lithium ion batteries?

Nehrenheim, Northvolt’s chief environmental officer, said the company is able to recycle around 95% of a lithium-ion battery’s materials, which can then be used again in its production process, creating a circular supply chain. By 2030, the company wants all its new battery cells to be produced with 50% recycled material.

What is an example of a battery based on sodium?

One example is batteries based on sodium. Until a year ago, it was mostly lithium; now we know that sodium can play a role.” Northvolt’s current sodium-ion batteries are designed for use in energy storage, but subsequent generations with higher energy density could eventually be used in electric vehicles.

Who made the first sodium ion battery?

In February 2023, the Chinese HiNA Battery Technology Company, Ltd. placed a 140 Wh/kg sodium-ion battery in an electric test car for the first time, and energy storage manufacturer Pylontech obtained the first sodium-ion battery certificate [clarification needed] from TÜV Rheinland.

What are sodium ion batteries made of?

Salt, wood, iron, and air. Sodium-ion batteries are made from the world’s most abundant and readily available raw materials. At Altris, we’re set to become the primary sodium-ion battery developer in Europe, are you? We're not your average battery company - our innovative energy storage solutions are changing the game.

Are sodium-based batteries a solution to the electric battery supply chain challenges?

Sodium-based batteries offer a solution to the electric battery supply chain challenges, particularly for Western countries seeking to reduce their dependence on China for cleantech.