Petition · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Increase funding for sodium-ion battery research and manufacturing
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14 signatures
What the petition asks
Sodium-ion batteries can reduce reliance on critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt and nickel, while supporting cleaner energy storage, renewable electricity and affordable electric vehicles. Increased investment could help the UK become a leader in next generation battery technology.
Lithium-ion batteries are currently the dominant technology for electric vehicles and energy storage, but extracting lithium, cobalt and nickel can have significant environmental and social impacts, including high water use, habitat disruption and pollution associated with mining operations. Sodium-ion batteries are promising because sodium is abundant, and can reduce reliance on several critical minerals. They also have strong potential for storing renewable energy from wind and solar.
Timeline
| 4 Aug 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Opened
4 Aug 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 5 Aug 2026.