CATL Lands Massive Sodium-Ion Battery Deal, Hails Milestone

Chinese battery giant CATL has secured a groundbreaking 60 GWh order for sodium-ion batteries, a technology the company describes as a major step forward for energy storage. The deal, which the firm calls "groundbreaking," underscores the growing commercial viability of sodium-ion cells as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Sodium-ion batteries rely on more abundant materials, potentially lowering costs and reducing reliance on lithium supply chains. CATL has been a key player in the development of this technology, with the latest order signaling strong demand from utility-scale energy storage and electric mobility sectors.