Battery Production

Gotion High-Tech has secured an order for battery energy storage systems with a total capacity of 6 GWh in Saudi Arabia. The Chinese battery manufacturer will provide complete energy storage solutions for three large sites. According to the company, the projects have now entered the construction phase. For Gotion High-Tech, the order marks its entry into the market for large-scale energy storage projects in the Middle East. The systems are designed to store surplus solar power during the day and feed electricity back into the grid during periods of high demand. This is intended to better align electricity generation with consumption over time. Battery Storage Systems Must Withstand Heat and Sand The region’s climate places specific demands on the technology. In Saudi Arabia, the systems must contend with high temperatures, arid conditions, sandstorms, and significant temperature fluctuations. Gotion High-Tech is using its Qianyuan Smart Energy Storage System for the projects. According to the manufacturer, the system can operate at temperatures ranging from -30°C to 55°C. It also incorporates a modular system design, temperature control, and battery management. BOO Model Raises Requirements for Long-Term Operation The energy storage projects are being implemented under a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model. This model places particular demands on the reliability, durability, and long-term performance of the storage technology. Gotion High-Tech intends to use projects of this kind to expand its international business. According to the company, its business model is expected to evolve beyond manufacturing in China toward providing technology and services in international markets. Source:https://autonews.gasgoo.com/articles/ev/gotion-high-tech-secures-6-gwh-saudi-arabia-energy-storage-order-2099400110571421697

BME and CATL are planning a battery systems plant in Egypt. In the first phase, the facility is expected to reach an annual production capacity of one gigawatt-hour. Initial investment is expected to exceed two billion Egyptian pounds, or around $39 million. Initially Batteries for Heavy Commercial Vehicles The plant is initially expected to produce battery systems for heavy commercial vehicles. A second phase is planned to increase annual capacity to five gigawatt-hours and expand production to include batteries for passenger cars. Storage batteries for solar and wind energy are also planned. No public information is available on a specific timeline for the two expansion phases. The plant is targeting a local content share of 40%. The battery systems are intended for sale in both the Egyptian and international markets. CATL to Provide Battery Technology and Equipment Responsibilities within the partnership are divided between the two companies. According to information provided about the project, BME will contribute manufacturing and engineering capabilities. CATL is expected to provide battery technology, production equipment, and technical support. Source:https://sis.gov.eg/en/media-center/news/pm-witnesses-signing-of-contract-to-build-plant-for-electric-batteries/

China has temporarily suspended approvals for new battery energy storage manufacturing facilities. Chinese financial news outlet Cailianshe reported the move, citing industry sources. According to the report, projects involving battery cell production are particularly affected. The decision comes as authorities review existing and planned manufacturing capacity. According to the report, the review reflects growing concerns about overcapacity in China’s energy storage market. At the same time, demand for batteries used for grid balancing and backup power continues to grow. Construction Status Determines Which Battery Projects Are Affected According to sources cited by Cailianshe, projects that have not yet broken ground cannot move forward for the time being. Manufacturing facilities already under construction are not expected to be affected. The policy could be adjusted at a later date. China is the world’s largest manufacturer of batteries for energy storage. The domestic industry has expanded rapidly in recent years alongside the growth of renewable energy. Leading Chinese solar manufacturers have also expanded into battery energy storage. According to the report, declining profits and overcapacity in the solar market are driving this shift. However, rapid expansion is increasing competitive pressure. Manufacturers face falling prices and growing production capacity. Source:https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/china-pauses-approvals-battery-storage-manufacturing-projects-cailianshe-reports-2026-09-07/

Li Auto is significantly expanding its influence at Chinese battery manufacturer Sunwoda EVB. The automaker is investing 2.65 billion yuan, equivalent to around $390 million, in newly issued shares of Sunwoda’s battery unit. Upon completion of the transaction, Li Auto will directly hold an 8.79% stake, making it the second-largest shareholder. Through two affiliated entities, its combined indirect stake will rise to 11.17%. Li Auto Deepens Existing Cooperation The investment builds on an existing partnership. In 2022, a Li Auto unit invested 400 million yuan in Sunwoda EVB. Subsequent funding rounds diluted the stake, which initially stood at around 3.2%. In 2025, the two companies also established a battery joint venture, with each holding a 50% stake. The joint venture primarily produces batteries developed by Li Auto. Battery Strategy Remains Spread Across Multiple Suppliers According to Li Auto, the company does not view the new stake solely as a financial investment. The companies plan longer-term cooperation in battery technology, manufacturing quality, and industrialization. Li Auto is expected to define product requirements and technical targets, among other responsibilities. Sunwoda EVB will handle engineering, production, and supply chain functions. At the same time, Li Auto is developing its own battery technology. The company plans to use internally developed batteries in additional models starting in the second half of 2026. However, the automaker continues to rely on multiple suppliers and also maintains a long-term partnership with CATL. Source:https://cnevpost.com/2026/09/04/li-auto-to-invest-sunwoda-evb/

Hungary plans to significantly increase potential environmental fines for large industrial companies. The maximum penalty is set to rise to 5 billion forints (about $16 million). The rules will apply to battery manufacturers, among other companies. At the same time, a new environmental authority will more closely monitor battery plant production, recycling, and decommissioning. Prime Minister Peter Magyar also announced a new penalty system for repeat violations. If a large company violates environmental regulations three times within five years, a revenue-based minimum fine will apply. It will amount to at least 0.5% of the company’s annual net revenue. Samsung Plant in Göd Cited as Example of Environmental Violations Magyar cited Samsung SDI’s battery plant in Göd, northern Hungary, as an example. The facility was fined several times between 2022 and 2023 for exceeding emissions limits. According to the prime minister’s calculations, the planned revenue-based minimum fine would amount to about 5 billion forints for the plant. Before the election, Samsung said its Hungarian plant complied with environmental and safety regulations. The factory’s environmental permit had been temporarily suspended. Authorities also took action against Chinese battery component manufacturer Semcorp. In June, its production permit was suspended. Authorities had previously detected widespread aluminum contamination in water samples from monitoring wells around the plant. Semcorp said it was investigating the matter. Source:https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/hungary-create-watchdog-oversee-ev-battery-plants-boost-fines-polluters-2026-09-03/

ProLogium has started series production of its Generation 3.5 solid-state battery in Taiwan. The large-format 185.4 Ah lithium ceramic battery cell achieves a gravimetric energy density of 381 Wh/kg, according to TÜV testing. Its volumetric energy density is 903 Wh/L. Manufacturing Platform Has Been in Use for More Than a Decade The technology is based on ProLogium’s Logithium cell architecture. It combines a ceramic separator with an edge structure designed to provide additional separation, sealing, and insulation around the electrodes. ProLogium developed the architecture in 2012 and began commercial production in 2013. Since then, the company says it has shipped more than 2.4 million cells. Continuous roll-to-roll manufacturing followed in 2017. Since 2024, ProLogium has operated a Giga-scale manufacturing platform for large-format cells. Generation 4 to Largely Use Existing Manufacturing Equipment In parallel, ProLogium is developing its Generation 4 technology. It is intended to use a fully inorganic electrolyte while retaining the cell architecture and major manufacturing processes. According to the company’s plans, about 10 percent of the existing production equipment would need to be modified. ProLogium identifies electric vehicles, data centers, maritime applications, and aerospace as target markets. In addition to Taiwan, ProLogium plans production capacity in France and, eventually, North America. Further industrialization will depend on more than energy density and battery classification. Production yield, costs, service life, and reproducible performance data from high-volume manufacturing will also be relevant. Source:https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/09/02/3354848/0/en/prologium-begins-mass-production-of-high-energy-density-all-solid-state-battery-reaching-381-wh-kg-and-903-wh-l.html

Hungarian authorities have temporarily halted work in three areas of CATL’s plant in Debrecen. The employer had previously identified elevated nickel exposure among nine employees. Authorities also denied an occupancy permit for the second phase of the battery cell production building. The plant is still under construction and has not yet begun producing battery cells, according to Hungary’s Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration. The Hajdú-Bihar County Government Office is responsible for the inspections. Inspection Finds Deficiencies in Protective Equipment The occupational safety inspection was prompted by the employer’s report of elevated nickel exposure among nine employees. During a subsequent on-site inspection, authorities identified deficiencies in the provision of protective equipment. As a result, work was prohibited in three production areas. The affected operations include equipment for laser cutting cathode and anode foils and for winding these foils. Work in the cell-drying area has also been temporarily suspended. According to the ministry, the restrictions will remain in place until the identified violations have been addressed. Permit for Second Construction Phase Denied At the same time, authorities reviewed the occupancy permits for the battery cell production building. The permit for the first construction phase was granted on August 25, 2026, after the investor submitted the requested additional documentation. The decision for the second construction phase was different. Authorities denied the application on August 19. According to the ministry, the reason was an inaccurate representation of the completed building in the site plan. Source:https://kormanyhivatalok.hu/hirek/vizsgalat-es-elutasitott-engedely-catl-nel

SK On plans to supply LFP battery cells for stationary energy storage systems to NeoVolta Power between 2027 and 2031. The two companies have signed a long-term supply agreement covering a total of 9 GWh. The cells are to be produced at an SK On manufacturing facility in the U.S. Both companies have also agreed on a broader collaboration covering an additional 9 GWh of LFP cells. NeoVolta Power will use these cells to manufacture energy storage packs, which SK On will then purchase. Together, the agreements represent a planned collaboration volume of 18 GWh. Financial details were not disclosed. LFP Pouch Cells for BESS Applications SK On is set to become the primary supplier of LFP pouch cells for NeoVolta Power’s corresponding battery energy storage systems. The initial supply agreement runs from 2027 through 2031. The additional agreement covers the same period. Under this arrangement, NeoVolta Power will manufacture the energy storage packs. The company operates a production facility in Pendergrass, Georgia, designed for higher-volume manufacturing of battery energy storage systems. SK On Expands Beyond EV Batteries For SK On, the agreement represents an expansion of its stationary energy storage business in the U.S. The company has so far focused primarily on high-nickel batteries for electric vehicles. In parallel, it plans to expand its LFP cell business for battery energy storage systems, or BESS. Source:https://askinno.com/global/archives/156861

U.S. battery manufacturer Lyten is the preferred bidder for the business of insolvent Norwegian battery company Morrow Batteries. On August 21, 2026, the bankruptcy estates and creditor Innovation Norway signed a memorandum of understanding with Lyten. On May 6, 2026, the Agder District Court opened bankruptcy proceedings for the three Morrow companies. The proceedings involve Morrow Batteries ASA, Morrow Technologies AS, and Morrow Industrialization Center AS. The proposed transaction is structured as an asset sale intended to keep the business operating. However, the transaction has not yet been finalized. Sale Intended to Keep Morrow Batteries Operating The agreement followed a bidding process involving several interested parties. After negotiations with multiple bidders, Lyten was selected as the preferred bidder. According to Innovation Norway, factors included the expected financial recovery and the feasibility of completing the transaction. Final transaction documents still need to be agreed upon. Lyten Evaluates Industrial Hub in Arendal Lyten is currently evaluating how the facilities in Arendal could be used in the future. The company is considering establishing what it calls an Industrial Hub at the site. This could include battery manufacturing and other activities along the energy storage value chain. Lyten has also identified potential applications related to data centers, mobility, and defense. Source:https://svw.no/lyten-selected-as-preferred-bidder-for-morrow-batteries-business/

Forge Nano is expanding its battery cell manufacturing operations in Morrisville, North Carolina. The site is expected to grow from just under 10,000 to approximately 29,000 square meters. According to the company, annual production capacity could reach up to 3 GWh at full utilization. Production is scheduled to begin in 2028. The project is receiving up to $100 million in support from the U.S. Department of Energy. The expansion is primarily aimed at battery cells for defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. Manufacturing equipment for the expanded battery production facility is expected to be delivered over the next two years. The timeline coincides with new sourcing requirements under the National Defense Authorization Act. These requirements are expected to apply to batteries used in defense applications starting in 2028. Forge Nano is therefore positioning the facility as a domestic source of lithium-ion cells. Samsung SDI Invests in Forge Nano Forge Nano is working with Samsung SDI to establish the expanded production operation. The battery manufacturer is expected to contribute manufacturing and operational expertise for high-volume production. The Morrisville facility is slated to manufacture both Forge Nano cells and Samsung SDI battery cells. Samsung SDI has also entered into a conditional agreement to purchase battery cells starting in 2028. In July, the company invested a total of $20 million in Forge Nano. This consisted of $10 million in Series D financing and $10 million in PIPE financing related to Forge Nano’s planned public listing. The two companies are also working on the potential integration of Forge Nano’s Atomic Armor coating technology into future Samsung SDI batteries. Source:https://ir.forgenano.com/news/news-details/2026/Forge-Nano-Breaks-Ground-on-Americas-Battery-Gigafactory-to-Strengthen-U-S–Defense-Supply-Chains/default.aspx