【SMM Aluminum Flash News】UK's Eqonic Advances Aluminium-Based Battery Technology Toward Commercial Production

Published: Aug 13, 2026 10:50

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UK-based Eqonic Group has confirmed aluminum as the core material for its next-generation battery technology and is moving towards industrial validation and commercial production. The battery chemistry uses no lithium, sodium or rare earth materials, with material costs targeted at around 30% of conventional lithium-metal batteries. At scale, Eqonic aims to achieve manufacturing costs of around GBP 50/kWh (US$67/kWh). The company says its aluminum-based chemistry is non-flammable, reducing thermal runaway risks. Eqonic has also been selected for the UK government's GBP 452 million Battery Innovation Programme, supporting its progress towards industrial-scale manufacturing.

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