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ESS Introduces Bridge, a Modular Sodium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System for Grid-Scale, Data Center, and Commercia...
https://essinc.com/ess-introduces-bridge-a-modular-sodium-ion-battery-energy-storage-system-for-grid-scale-data-center-and-commercial-applications/New Non-Lithium Platform Expands ESS Technology Portfolio, Addressable Market for U.S.-Based Company
WILSONVILLE, Ore – July 8, 2026 – ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE: GWH) (“ESS” or the “company”), a leading provider of non-lithium energy storage solutions, today announced the launch of the ESS Bridge™, a modular sodium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) designed for utilities, AI-driven data centers, critical infrastructure operators, and commercial and industrial customers seeking superior alternatives to conventional lithium-ion technologies.
The introduction of Bridge marks a significant milestone in ESS’s strategy to become a leading provider of U.S.-made, non-lithium energy storage solutions spanning short-, medium-, and long-duration applications.
The Bridge name reflects the platform’s role in connecting energy generation and consumption while bridging the gap between today’s energy needs and a more secure and resilient energy future.
The release follows ESS’s recent news that it has generated more than $1 billion in early-stage customer opportunities since announcing its sodium-ion market entry, reflecting growing demand for safer energy storage technologies that can meet the power needs of AI data centers and other critical infrastructure.
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WILSONVILLE, Ore – July 8, 2026 – ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE: GWH) (“ESS” or the “company”), a leading provider of non-lithium energy storage solutions, today announced the launch of the ESS Bridge™, a modular sodium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) designed for utilities, AI-driven data centers, critical infrastructure operators, and commercial and industrial customers seeking superior alternatives to conventional lithium-ion technologies.
The introduction of Bridge marks a significant milestone in ESS’s strategy to become a leading provider of U.S.-made, non-lithium energy storage solutions spanning short-, medium-, and long-duration applications.
The Bridge name reflects the platform’s role in connecting energy generation and consumption while bridging the gap between today’s energy needs and a more secure and resilient energy future.
The release follows ESS’s recent news that it has generated more than $1 billion in early-stage customer opportunities since announcing its sodium-ion market entry, reflecting growing demand for safer energy storage technologies that can meet the power needs of AI data centers and other critical infrastructure.
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