LG Energy Solution has started production at its new battery plant in Lansing, Michigan. At full capacity, the facility is expected to reach an annual production capacity of more than 35 GWh. The plant manufactures battery cells for stationary energy storage systems and electric vehicles.
According to the company, LG Energy Solution has invested more than $2 billion in the site since 2022. The plant currently employs around 900 people. That figure is expected to increase to as many as 1,700 at full capacity.
LFP Cells for Stationary Energy Storage
In Lansing, LG Energy Solution manufactures large-format lithium iron phosphate cells. Its U.S. subsidiary LG Energy Solution Vertech integrates these cells into complete energy storage systems. The systems are intended for utilities, power grids, and commercial and industrial applications. Detroit-based DTE Energy is among the planned customers.
LG Energy Solution plans to have more than 50 GWh of LFP cell production capacity in North America by the end of 2026. The company lists five production sites in the United States and Canada. By then, around 80 percent of LG Energy Solution’s global ESS capacity is expected to be located in North America.
NMC Battery Cells for Toyota
In addition to LFP cells, the plant produces higher-energy-density nickel-manganese-cobalt cells. These NMC cells are intended for Toyota. They are expected to be used in vehicles including the battery-electric 2027 Toyota Highlander.
Source:
https://news.lgensol.com/company-news/press-releases/5163/
