Faradion Limited

Faradion Limited, a UK-based company founded in 2011, develops innovative sodium-ion battery technology offering lithium-ion performance at lower costs. Their sustainable solutions cater to transportation, energy storage, and more. Recently acquired by Reliance New Energy to scale production for renewable initiatives.

Company Location

Country:

United Kingdom

City:

Sheffield

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Company Overview

Faradion Limited is a British company specializing in sodium-ion battery technology, founded in 2011 by Dr. Jerry Barker, Dr. Chris Wright, and Ashwin Kumaraswamy in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Its mission is to deliver sustainable, low-cost energy storage solutions with performance comparable to lithium-ion batteries for transportation, stationary storage, backup power, and remote energy applications, addressing lithium resource limitations and environmental concerns.

Battery Technology

Faradion’s patented non-aqueous sodium-ion battery chemistry eliminates the need for cobalt and copper by using abundant sodium. The cells feature a unique zero-volt capability for safe transport, deliver high energy density across a wide temperature range, reduce thermal runaway risks, and offer a cost-effective, scalable solution for large-scale energy storage.

Products

Non-aqueous sodium-ion battery cells designed as drop-in replacements for lead-acid batteries in electric vehicles, e-scooters, and e-bikes, offering enhanced range and payload. Also used in stationary energy storage, backup power systems, and remote energy solutions, featuring zero-volt capability, high energy density, safety profile, and cost advantages.

Recent Projects

In 2024, Reliance New Energy Limited acquired full ownership of Faradion and integrated its technology into a planned energy storage gigafactory in Jamnagar, India, aiming to scale up sodium-ion battery production for renewable energy and electric vehicle markets.

Investors

Primary investor Reliance New Energy Limited acquired Faradion for £100M in 2021 with an additional £25M growth investment. Earlier backers include Mercia Technologies PLC (£3.2M in 2017), Finance Yorkshire Seedcorn Fund, and Haldor Topsoe A/S.

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