Jun 17th, 2024, 01:13:48
Exciting times ahead for energy storage! Unigrid has raised $12 million to accelerate the development of advanced sodium-ion batteries. πΈπ¬ With backing from Transition VC, Ritz Venture Capital, and other investors, this funding will supercharge their efforts to bring low-cost, safe, and scalable batteries to data centers and beyond. ππ‘
π What Makes This Special? Unigridβs innovative sodium-chromium-oxide chemistry could rival lithium-ion batteries in size and power output while being cheaper and safer. These batteries are ideal for:
Data Centers π₯
Residential & Commercial Energy Storage π‘π’
Electric Mobility π
π Key Benefits:
Cost-Effective: Sodium is abundant and less expensive than lithium, lowering production costs. π°
Safer: Reduced risk of thermal runaway makes them ideal for sensitive installations like hospitals and data centers. π₯
Scalable: Ready to meet MWh-scale customer orders with expanded manufacturing capabilities. π
Unigrid's breakthrough could redefine how we approach energy storage, making it more accessible and reliable. Keep an eye on this game-changing technology! πβ‘