Stellantis announces a strategic partnership with Lyten to develop revolutionary lithium-sulfur batteries. These lightweight, high-performance batteries, using three-dimensional graphene, offer a 60% smaller carbon footprint and the ability to store twice as much energy as conventional batteries.
France’s first battery factory for electric cars will soon be opening its doors, a major step towards ensuring France’s independence and becoming an exporter. The ACC joint venture between TotalEnergies, Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz will open the first “gigafactory” in France. Other plants are planned for the north of the country. Production will start this summer, with a capacity of 13 GWh by the end of 2024, creating 600 jobs. The aim is to reach 40 GWh by 2030 and train 13,000 people to meet the sector’s needs.
RES and SCR join forces for Alingsås’ first large-scale battery project. This 17 MW/17 MWh facility strengthens the local power grid and meets the growing demand for electricity. An essential collaboration for the energy transition and large-scale energy storage.
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is taking decisive action by announcing the acquisition of seven new energy storage projects in Ontario, totaling 739 MW in capacity. This initiative is designed to support electric grid reliability and promote sustainability as part of the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Stellantis suspends construction of its battery plant in Canada due to a dispute with the government over subsidies. The C$5 billion investment project, in partnership with LG Energy Solution, is halted in Windsor, Ontario.
TotalEnergies is taking the lead in energy innovation by launching an ambitious battery farm project in Belgium. This large-scale facility will help solve the challenges of integrating renewable energy while ensuring the stability of the power grid.
Axpo, an international energy company, will develop a large battery energy storage facility in Sweden to balance the power grid, while a solar power plant will complete the project in Filipstad, marking an important step towards a sustainable power grid.
Orano and XTC have joined forces to produce batteries for electric vehicles in France, with a strong focus on recycling and resource sustainability. Through this collaboration, Orano aims to achieve 30% of recycled materials in the production of batteries.
ProLogium has chosen Dunkirk, France, as the location for a large battery plant. The planned investment of €5.2 billion by 2030 is expected to create 3,000 direct jobs and 12,000 indirect jobs, while the region is positioning itself as an emerging ecosystem for batteries.
XTC and Orano will invest 1.5 billion euros in a lithium battery plant in Dunkirk, creating 1,700 jobs. This initiative is part of a larger project to develop the production of electric batteries in France. At the same time, the installation of other battery plants in the region promises to generate 20,000 jobs by 2030.
