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Sodium-ion batteries gain traction on lower costs
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Sodium-ion batteries offer 21% lower lifetime ownership costs despite higher upfront prices of $229/kWh compared to LFP's $200/kWh. India's battery storage requirement is projected to rise from 34.72 GWh in 2026-27 to 236.22 GWh by 2031-32. While China leads commercialization, India remains in early validation stages supported by a $1.25-billion incentive scheme.
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