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Are sodium-ion batteries a sustainable alternative?

For years, lithium-ion batteries have dominated, powering everything from smartphones to large-scale grid storage. But today, a new contender— sodium-ion batteries —is gaining traction as a safer, cheaper, and more sustainable alternative.

Are battery energy storage systems effective for solar photovoltaics?

Battery energy storage systems (BESSs) are powerful companions for solar photovoltaics (PV) in terms of increasing their consumption rate and deep-decarbonizing the solar energy. The challenge, however, is determining the effectiveness of different BESSs considering their technical, economic, and ecological features.

Do sodium-ion batteries affect the future state of energy storage?

Considering sustainability objectives and the integration of renewable energy sources, the review's assessment of sodium-ion batteries’ possible effects on the future state of energy storage is included in its conclusion. The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest.

Are lithium ion batteries the future of EVs?

Both sodium-ion and lithium-ion batteries will play critical roles in the future of renewable energy and storage systems. Lithium-ion remains the go-to for EVs and high-density needs. Sodium-ion is set to become a cost-effective, safer, and more sustainable option for stationary BESS.

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