Safer, low-cost alternative to lithium batteries could bring electricity to a billion underserved people

Safer, low-cost alternative to lithium batteries could bring electricity to a billion underserved people

Lithium-ion batteries have powered much of the global push toward cleaner energy. But their risks—especially fire and toxic exposure—make them a poor fit for crowded cities or industrial sites. Their chemical makeup, while effective for vehicles and small-scale use, raises safety issues in places that demand large energy storage. A new battery design from Alsym Energy could change that. Built using more stable and abundant materials, the technol…