Australia-based PowerCap has launched its sodium-ion battery technology in the United States, following its successful deployment in major Australian enterprises and a recent introduction in Europe. This expansion allows U.S. households, businesses, and industries to access this innovative energy storage solution. Initially, PowerCap will utilize distribution channels and intends to establish local manufacturing facilities in the future to better serve North, Central, and South America.
A representative from PowerCap shared with ESS News that the company’s framework in the Americas will hinge on distribution networks managed by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), which will supply approved resellers nationwide. PowerCap has secured a significant reseller agreement in the U.S., covering 48 states. The decision to set up a U.S. manufacturing plant will depend on evaluating market conditions, distribution logistics, and supply chain resilience. PowerCap’s founder and CEO, Dane El Safty, regards this U.S. launch as a significant milestone, representing extensive planning and development. This launch also aligns with rising tariffs on imports, particularly from Asian manufacturers, potentially offering PowerCap a strategic market advantage.
When PowerCap unveiled its technology in Europe in August 2025, General Manager Chris Dryden emphasized that pricing in the U.S. would be comparable to Australian rates, starting at AU$900 (approximately $590) per kilowatt-hour, which translates to around €500 per kilowatt-hour. The versatile PowerCap POD range is suitable for residential, commercial, industrial, and grid stabilization applications, as well as for virtual power plants, microgrids, and off-grid systems. Certified by TÜV to meet international standards, these systems incorporate proprietary battery and energy management technologies to ensure over 15 years of reliable performance, all backed by a warranty.
The residential model offers scalable storage capacities from 10.30 kWh to 27.46 kWh, accommodating three to eight battery units in parallel. It boasts a cycle life of up to 8,000 charge-discharge cycles at 25 degrees Celsius, retaining more than 70% energy capacity even after extensive use. The operating range while charging is from 0 to 55 degrees Celsius and during discharging from -20 to 60 degrees Celsius; it also features natural cooling and is rated IP65 for dust and water resistance. Compatible inverters include those from Sungrow, GoodWe, and Sofar.
For commercial use, PowerCap provides modular battery systems ranging from 53.76 kWh to 115.20 kWh, consisting of seven to 15 battery packs. These commercial batteries offer up to 6,000 charge-discharge cycles at 25 degrees Celsius, an energy retention rate of over 80%, and can achieve 10,000 cycles with a retention rate exceeding 70%. Their operational temperatures for charging range from 0 to 55 degrees Celsius and from -40 to 60 degrees Celsius for discharging. Additionally, these products are IP20 rated and rely on fan cooling, compatible with inverters from DEYE, Sinexcel, and GoodWe. Notably, PowerCap emphasizes sustainability, designing all its products to be fully recyclable at the end of their life cycle.