About this episode
Darren Tan, CEO of Unigrid Battery, discusses sodium-ion battery technology as a safer, temperature-resilient alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The conversation explores the chemistry differences, safety advantages, manufacturing approach, and emerging applications in residential energy storage, commercial buildings, data centers, and electric vehicles.
Topics Covered:
Sodium-ion vs. lithium-ion battery technology
Battery safety and fire risk comparisons
Temperature performance advantages
Material availability and supply chain benefits
Manufacturing model and contract production
Residential energy storage regulations and building codes
Commercial applications
Electric vehicle applications and range limitations
NMC = Nickel Manganese Cobalt
LFP = Lithium Iron Phosphate
Sodium-ion safety profiles
Thermal runaway and fire suppression protocols
Prismatic cell design and specifications
Cooling system requirements comparison
Cost trajectory and market adoption timeline
Virtual power plant concepts
UL 9540 certification and compliance testing
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Website: www.unigridbattery.com
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