Life cycle assessment of grid-scale battery storage: evaluating the environmental competitiveness of sodium-ion systems

Key Points

• The aim is to assess the environmental performance of sodium-ion battery storage systems through a life cycle analysis.
• Conducted a life cycle assessment to evaluate environmental impacts.
• Developed a comprehensive life cycle inventory for battery storage systems.
• Analyzed various stages of battery production and usage.
• Identified key environmental impacts associated with sodium-ion battery systems.
• Compared sodium-ion systems to traditional battery technologies.
• Found sodium-ion systems can potentially be more environmentally friendly.