Imagine a battery that doesn't rely on expensive or rare minerals like lithium, but instead uses common salt-based materials. It replaces flammable liquids with a safe, solid-like material to prevent leaks and fires. To make it even greener, the battery parts are made from forest waste and produced without using harmful chemicals.
Stationary energy storage is currently dominated by lithium batteries, which are expensive and rely on fragile supply chains. There is a critical need for safer, non-toxic, and cheaper alternatives that can handle thousands of cycles without leaking or catching fire.
Two quasi-solid-state sodium-ion batteries featuring PFAS-free dry processing and cathodes made from forest residues.
If you are a residential solar provider dealing with high battery costs and safety concerns—this project developed a non-toxic sodium-ion battery that is leak-free and targets a cost of 0.04€/kWh/cycle. It allows homeowners to store more PV energy safely in their garages.
If you are a grid operator dealing with unstable power loads and EV charging spikes—this project developed high-capacity storage with over 5,000 cycles and power metrics over 500 W/kg. This ensures the grid stays balanced without relying on expensive lithium imports.
If you are a manufacturer dealing with toxic solvents and PFAS regulations—this project developed a dry electrode processing method using PFAS-free binders. This reduces the environmental footprint of the factory while maintaining energy density above 200Wh/kg.
The project aims to reduce costs to 0.04€/kWh/cycle.
Yes, the project focuses on bringing dry electrode processing and forest-residue carbon materials to scale, with demonstrations planned in Austria and Lithuania.
The consortium has created an Exploitation Board specifically to facilitate the uptake and commercialization of the developed solutions.
The project targets a cycle life of more than 5,000 cycles.
The project period runs from January 1, 2025, to October 31, 2028.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with 11 industrial partners representing 61% of the group. This high ratio, combined with 4 SMEs and 11 countries, suggests a strong focus on commercial viability and market entry rather than just academic research. The inclusion of an Exploitation Board further confirms a business-first strategy.
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