Natron Energy Explained

Natron Energy
Location:	Santa Clara, California
Industry:	Electronics
Products:	Sodium-ion batteries
Key People:	CEO Colin Wessells
Homepage:	https://natron.energy/

Natron Energy is a United States-based company focused on the development of sodium-ion batteries. They were the first to begin commercial production of sodium-ion batteries in the United States.^[1] and are among the first worldwide to start mass production.

History

The company was founded in 2012 by Colin Wessels, who was a Ph.D. student at Stanford University at the time.^[2] In 2020, Natron Energy's sodium-ion battery was the first to meet the UL 1973 safety standard for energy storage systems,^[3] making it possible to deploy it commercially in data centers. In 2024, production began in Holland, Michigan.

Natron Energy announced in August 2024 the construction of a gigafactory in North Carolina.^[4]

Technology

Natron Energy's battery technology is based on sodium-ion cells that use Prussian blue as the electrode material.^[5] Natron Energy claims that its BluePack Critical Power Battery can be fully charged in 15 minutes and offers more than 50,000 deep discharge cycles.^[6]

Finances

, Natron Energy has received public and private funding totaling US$19 million.^[7]

External links

• Natron Energy at energy.gov

Notes and References

1. https://newatlas.com/energy/natron-sodium-ion-battery-production-startt/ Lithium-free sodium batteries exit the lab and enter US production
2. Web site: The History of Natron Energy . 2024-09-08 . en-US .
3. Web site: What is the UL1973 Standard? . 2024-09-08 . en-US .
4. Web site: Natron Energy Announces Plans for $1.4 Billion Giga-Scale Sodium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina . 2024-09-08 . en-US .
5. Web site: Natron Energy's High Performance Sodium Battery . . 2024-09-08 . en-US .
6. Web site: BluePack™ Battery . 2024-09-08 . en-US .
7. Web site: Investors . 2024-09-08 . en-US .