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Alfen and CATL reach 5 GWh sodium-ion battery energy storage cooperation to drive Europe's energy transition.

Dutch energy solutions provider Alfen has reached a 5 GWh sodium-ion battery storage cooperation with CATL, aiming to deploy next-generation energy storage systems in Europe. This move not only deepens the long-term partnership between the two sides, but also marks the large-scale application of sodium-ion batteries in large-scale energy storage projects. For the EV industry, the maturity of sodium-ion batteries is expected to reduce battery costs, alleviate pressure on lithium resources, and promote diversification of energy storage and EV battery technology routes.

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Alfen and CATL reach 5 GWh sodium-ion battery energy storage cooperation to drive Europe's energy transition.

Dutch energy solutions provider Alfen has reached a 5 GWh sodium-ion battery storage cooperation with CATL, aiming to deploy next-generation energy storage systems in Europe. This move not only deepens the long-term partnership between the two sides, but also marks the large-scale application of sodium-ion batteries in large-scale energy storage projects. For the EV industry, the maturity of sodium-ion batteries is expected to reduce battery costs, alleviate pressure on lithium resources, and promote diversification of energy storage and EV battery technology routes.

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