Natron Energy

Natron Energy, founded in 2012 in Palo Alto, develops sodium-ion batteries using patented Prussian blue electrodes. Providing safe, rapid-charging energy storage for data centers, defense, EV fast charging, and industrial applications, their sustainable technology relies on abundant materials and ensures high performance.

Company Location

Country:

United States

City:

Santa Clara, California

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Company Overview

Natron Energy is a U.S.-based manufacturer of sodium-ion batteries, founded in 2012 by Colin Wessells in Palo Alto, California. The company develops sustainable energy storage solutions for industrial applications including data centers, defense systems, electric vehicle fast charging, and power management, emphasizing safety and environmental responsibility.

Battery Technology

Core sodium-ion battery technology with patented Prussian blue electrodes for superior ion transfer and reduced resistance; full charge in 15 minutes; over 50,000 deep discharge cycles; manufacturing uses aluminum, iron, manganese, and sodium, avoiding lithium, cobalt, nickel and ensuring a stable domestic supply chain; inherent safety against thermal runaway.

Products

BluePack™ Critical Power Battery (25kW, 48V), BlueRack™ 250 Battery Cabinet, BlueTray™ 4000, engineered for industrial applications with rapid charging and high cycle life.

Recent Projects

In 2024, a $1.4 billion gigafactory in Edgecombe County, North Carolina (Kingsboro megasite) to produce 24 GW annually and create over 1,000 jobs; opened first mass-scale manufacturing plant in Holland, Michigan.

Investors

United Airlines made a strategic equity investment in 2022. As of 2024, Natron Energy secured $19M in public and private funding. The North Carolina Megasite Readiness Program has committed $30M pending approval.

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