Sodion Energy, whose co-founder is Bala Pachyappa, has rolled out India’s first Sodium Ion batteries, which is dubbed to be a revolutionary step.
This technology promises to transform several sectors, including electric vehicles (EVs) as well as home appliances, according to the company.
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| Sodium Ion batteries are safe from overheating -- Photo: AceOn Group. |
Range of applications
In a bid to highlight the adaptability of Sodium Ion batteries, Sodion Energy has introduced a range of applications tailored to address specific energy needs.
Starter battery with a 10-year warranty
In fact, the company is eyeing small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with an affordable UPS solution. It plans to tackle issues related to electricity prices and power cuts.
It is set to come up with a starter battery with a 10-year warranty, outdoing the traditional lead-acid batteries by a huge margin.
Game-changer for EVs, stationary appliances
Pachyappa has reiterated that the company will focus on high power-demanding applications. He added that Sodium Ion batteries would be a game-changer for electric vehicles and stationary appliances.
He revealed that the firm would first target the aftermarket before engaging with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Sodium Ion battery is lead acid killer
A confident Pachyappa dubbed the Sodium Ion battery as a “lead acid killer,” emphasising on its potential to outperform traditional technologies.
Benefits of Sodium Ion battery
This breakthrough technology offers several benefits over traditional counterparts such as higher safety, extended lifespan and affordability.
These features give it an edge over traditional batteries and make it a compelling choice for various applications.
Sodium-Ion batteries come with a versatile and economically-viable option. They are dependent on an alkaline metal that is abundantly present on earth and this lowers the production cost.
These batteries offer energy-efficient power with fast charging as well as stability against high temperature, thus safety against overheating.
Talking about issues regarding energy density, Pachyappa said while Sodium Ion batteries may have a slightly lower energy density than alternative ones, the faster charging emerges as an USP compared to others.
According to him, the innovative approach of Sodion Energy makes it a trailblazer in the evolving landscape of energy storage.
Disadvantages of Sodium-Ion batteries
A disadvantage of Sodium-Ion batteries is their low energy density, indicating the amount of energy stored compared to the battery volume. Lower energy density makes the batteries bulkier and heavier.
The firm vouches for the environmental benefits of Sodium Ion batteries, stressing on their safety, recyclability and the abundant availability of sodium compared to lithium (that is needed to make Lithium-ion batteries).
With sustainability as the USP, Sodion Energy is upbeat on contributing to India’s journey towards a cleaner and greener future.
Sodium-ion batteries could soon become a key player in the rapidly-growing power storage space, especially with the likely surge in demand for electricity.
Sodion Energy’s bid to become a pioneer in electric vehicle design and technology positions it as a significant player in India’s electric vehicle journey.
E-Vroooom’s views
Sodion Energy’s Sodium Ion battery launch would actually be a revolutionary step if it is affordable, safe from fires and explosions, allows an EV to travel at least 500 km on a single charge, and if the bulky and weight issues are tackled.
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