{"id":1194,"date":"2024-11-06T03:56:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T03:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/?p=1194"},"modified":"2024-12-05T09:09:08","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T09:09:08","slug":"watthour-energy-sodium-ion-batteries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/watthour-energy-sodium-ion-batteries\/","title":{"rendered":"WATTHOUR Energy: Sodium-Ion Batteries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Watthour-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1195\" style=\"width:232px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Watthour-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Watthour-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This post is a part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/ess\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Early Stage Climate Startup series<\/b><\/a> from Climafix 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watthour\u2019s Sodium-Ion<strong> <\/strong>battery utilises abundant materials like sodium, providing a scalable and cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion batteries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These batteries offer a 30-40% reduction in the cost of EV production &amp; withstand 3000 charge-discharge cycles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Value Proposition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Supply Chain &amp; Affordability:<\/strong> Sodium, unlike lithium, nickel, and cobalt, is widely available, avoiding geopolitical and supply chain risks. Using sodium lowers production costs, while maintaining performance levels comparable to lithium-ion batteries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safety and Performance:<\/strong> The batteries offer 95% depth of discharge and a 3000+ cycle life. With superior safety features, they eliminate fire risks and thermal runaway.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Pain Points<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High Cost of Lithium-Ion Batteries:<\/strong> Raw material shortages and rising demand are driving up battery costs. Watthour\u2019s sodium-ion batteries offer a 30-40% cost reduction, making them a more affordable alternative.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Supply Chain Vulnerabilities:<\/strong> Dependence on critical materials like lithium and cobalt creates exposure to price volatility and political risks. Watthour\u2019s sodium-ion technology, using abundant materials like sodium.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Climate Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mining Impact: <\/strong>These batteries reduce the environmental impact of mining for rare materials like lithium and cobalt, as sodium is easier to extract.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Current &amp; Future Target Segments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Current Target Segments: <\/strong>EV manufacturers seeking cost-efficient solutions, as well as grid-scale energy storage for to stabilize the grid and store renewable energy. Also targeting stationary storage systems for telecom and utility companies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Future Target Segments:<\/strong> Setting up a 26700 (size) cylindrical cell production line, scaling production capacity.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. USPs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Safety &amp; Proven Tech: <\/strong>Unlike lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries present no thermal runaway risk and can operate in a wide temperature range from -20\u00b0C to 60\u00b0C. Watthour has already fabricated cylindrical sodium-ion batteries using their proprietary Prussian Blue cathode material. With a 3.5 Ah capacity and the ability to withstand 3000 charge-discharge cycles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Team Profiles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/quantdon\/\"><strong>Milind Dongre<\/strong><\/a><strong> (Founder &amp; CEO): <\/strong>With a background in engineering from IIT-Madras and an MBA from IIM-Calcutta, Milind brings a wealth of experience in marketing, finance, and product design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Startup Headquarter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India: Pune<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This post is a part of the Early Stage Climate Startup series from Climafix 2024 Highlights 1. Value Proposition 2. Pain Points 3. Climate Impact 4. Current &amp; Future Target Segments 5. USPs 6. Team Profiles 7. 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