Sodium Metal Chloride Battery System Technical Overview

This article is to introduce the Sodium Metal Chloride (SMC) battery technology, a new secondary battery technology designed for heavy industrial applications.

The special part of this system is that it requires an internal heating system to preheat the temperature upto 250℃ in 12 hours before operation.

Conclusion: SMC salt battery promises benefits in terms of material abundance, sustainability, potential cost savings, and safety.

However, trade-offs exist in terms of energy density, timely use, high $/kWh and the current level of technological maturity.

For pilot or niche applications where cost, weight and volume are less critical, and safety or sustainability is a priority, SMC salt batteries could offer a compelling alternative.