RWE, Peak Energy to deploy first sodium-ion battery in US grid

RWE, Peak Energy to deploy first sodium-ion battery in US grid

Peak Energy says it will deploy the first sodium-ion battery in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) service area with RWE Americas in eastern Wisconsin, using passively cooled grid-scale storage that cuts auxiliary power use by 90% and lowers lifetime storage costs by $70/kWh. March 13, 2026 Phoebe Skok Image: Peak Energy From ESS News The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) will receive its first sodium-ion battery thanks to a dual pilot project from battery companyÂ...
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Battery technology outlook for 2026 sharpens beyond lithium-ion

From pv magazine USA The energy storage industry walked a bumpy road in 2025, but eyes are turning toward 2026’s tech stack. While lithium-ion remains dominant, pressure is building for longer-duration storage, safer chemistries and more resilient supply chains in the face of AI-driven load growth, data center demand, wildfire risks and tightening domestic content rules. pv magazine USA spoke with leaders from around the energy storage industry to learn more about what’s next for...
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