Navion Energy
Navion Energy develops proprietary sodium-ion batteries for commercial and defense applications, using only U.S.-sourced materials to achieve full supply chain independence. The company's dual-use products are non-flammable, deliver high power, and meet military-grade standards, positioning them as a safer alternative to lithium-ion for mission-critical energy storage.
- Battery Technology
- Energy
- Defense Tech
- Clean Technology
- Hardware
Funding
Raised to date
$55MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
across 2 rounds
- Series A $55M
- Seed $0
Founders
Product
Problem
The increasing demand for energy storage solutions necessitates alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, which face concerns regarding resource scarcity, supply chain vulnerabilities, and safety risks. Existing battery technologies often struggle to balance energy density, cycle life, operating temperature range, and supply chain stability.
Solution
Navion Energy develops portable energy storage solutions based on sodium-ion technology, offering a sustainable and reliable alternative to lithium-ion. By utilizing doped polyanionic cathodes, Navion enhances the energy density and cycle life of its batteries. The company focuses on creating a safe, long-lasting energy source with a stable supply chain by using locally sourced and abundant materials, reducing reliance on scarce resources and promoting industrial independence. Navion's batteries aim to provide a balance of performance characteristics suitable for a range of applications, including dual-use commercial and defense products.
Target Audience
Navion Energy targets American industries and mission-critical applications, including commercial and defense sectors, that require portable energy storage solutions with full supply chain independence and enhanced safety compared to lithium-ion batteries.
Features
- Energy density exceeding 200 Wh/kg
- Cycle life greater than 6000 cycles
- Wide operating temperature range from -40 to 60º C
- Enhanced safety characteristics compared to lithium-ion, including non-flammable chemistry
- Stable and reliable supply chain utilizing 100% U.S.-sourced materials for TWh-scale production
- Doped polyanionic cathodes for improved energy density and stability
- Military-grade construction capable of high-power output for defense applications