UNIGRID, a sodium-ion battery startup, has shipped the first units of its Na+Casa residential battery, marking the entry of sodium-ion batteries into the European home energy storage market. The Na+Casa battery is designed for residential use, providing a sustainable and efficient energy storage solution. This development is significant for the battery industry, as sodium-ion batteries offer a potentially more cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries. With the first systems now installed in homes across Europe, UNIGRID is poised to expand its presence in the global energy storage market. Electrek

BYD Energy Storage has landed a contract to supply 11.275 GWh of battery storage for Masdar’s Round the Clock (RTC) project in Abu Dhabi, one of the single largest energy storage procurements ever signed. The RTC project pairs a 5.2 GW solar array with a 19 GWh battery system, making it the world’s largest combined solar-plus-storage plant. BYD’s award covers the majority of that storage, solidifying the company's position as a leading player in the global energy storage market. This deal highlights the growing demand for large-scale energy storage solutions and BYD's capabilities in delivering high-capacity battery systems. Electrek

BYD’s low-cost Seagull EV has been updated with a longer body and a more powerful motor, priced at $10,000. The new Seagull EV features a longer body, increased by 425mm, and optional laser radar. This upgrade is part of BYD's efforts to expand its electric vehicle offerings and improve the performance of its existing models. The Seagull EV is sold as the Dolphin Surf in Europe, and the updated version is expected to enhance its competitiveness in the global electric vehicle market. Electrek