This anodeless, compressionless solid-state battery could be the next big thing 

Maryland-based ION Storage Systems has just hit a significant milestone with its unique solid-state batteries (SSBs).

ION Storage Systems‘ anodeless and compressionless solid-state batteries successfully achieved and exceeded 125 cycles with less than 5% capacity degradation in performance. This is no small matter because this isn’t a typical solid-state battery, and this achievement means potential for 1,000 cycles and up in future deployments.

Solid-state batteries are a hot topic because they promise a potentially safer and more robust alternative to lithium-ion batteries. ION’s SSBs stand out because they ditch conventional anode materials like graphite for a unique 3-D ceramic structure. This not only makes the batteries safer (since they don’t need as much protective gear or cooling) but also easier and cheaper to manufacture at scale.

The company first went to market with the US military, and it’s working with the US Department of Defense to test and develop its solid-state battery before expanding into other markets, including EVs and long-duration energy storage. 

ION’s solid-state battery is the only compressionless solid-state battery technology to achieve the Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy and the US Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office’s fast-charge goals at room temperature. 

Ricky Hanna, CEO of ION Storage Systems, said, “Since day one, our objective has been to craft an advanced solid-state battery that offers a more powerful, reliable, and safer battery manufactured at scale, and this achievement is a pivotal step toward that vision.”

In September 2023, after a successful pilot program, ION announced a multi-year supply agreement for ceramics powder with multinational giant Saint-Gobain Ceramics, positioning itself to scale its anodeless, compressionless solid-state batteries.

Read more: Harvard develops a solid state battery that charges in minutes

If you live in an area that has frequent natural disaster events, and are interested in making your home more resilient to power outages, consider going solar and adding a battery storage system. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. They have hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.

Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisers to help you every step of the way. Get started here. –ad*