Mana Battery partners with Saft (TotalEnergies subsidiary) to develop anode‑free sodium‑ion batteries

Type: Partnership · Technology: Storage · Country: United States · Announced: 2026-08-06

Mana Battery signed a partnership agreement with Saft, a TotalEnergies subsidiary, to co‑develop anode‑free sodium‑ion battery technology. The two firms will jointly develop, validate and test Mana Battery's proprietary electrolyte platform and Saft's cell design for anode‑free sodium cells. The collaboration targets defense, aerospace, rail, data centre and industrial UPS markets, seeking batteries that can endure extreme temperatures and long standby periods. Saft will provide cell manufacturing and qualification expertise while Mana Battery contributes its electrolyte innovation, creating a combined offering for high‑performance storage. No financial terms were disclosed, and the deal was announced in August 2026.

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