It was an honor to break ground on our first gigafactory today in Tucson, Arizona. With it, we plan to strengthen the clean energy economy, transform today's single-source energy paradigm and onshore the lithium iron phosphate battery cell supply chain.
https://t.co/sVQMpbMMUx
Building a domestic supply chain for lithium iron phosphate batteries starts with learning from the best. We are committed to continual innovation as we design, construct and utilize world-class machining in our manufacturing. Learn about our approach at https://t.co/r07pWoa5DA.
Our CEO Jim Ge joined a panel of industry leaders to speak on the sustainability and performance of our battery cells as well as strategic future plans for localizing supply chains at the Upcell Alliance event.
ABF President John Kem spoke to the issues hindering hindering modernization in the U.S. industrial base at an @axios roundtable, highlighting the importance of national security and embracing transformational change.
https://t.co/KbjYEYdaI6
Building the batteries that will power America's electric future is at the core of what we do. Learn more about our next steps at https://t.co/r07pWoa5DA.
"As [American Battery Factory] handles the complex design of a factory that would be the largest of its kind in the United States, it’s also looking to answer the question of where it will source raw materials."
Read more from @politico:
https://t.co/Qe9TtTa8FK
Solar installations in the U.S. are on track to reach a record 33 gigawatts in capacity this year. Coupling this with battery storage is a key to unlocking true energy independence. Learn more from @Bloomberg.
https://t.co/Bn064I1asO
Developing a domestic supply chain for battery cells is more important than ever. We are proud to work alongside our valued partners to make this a reality and build the batteries that will power America's electric future.
A new document shows the Department of Homeland Security is concerned that Chinese investment in lithium batteries to power energy grids will make them a threat to US supply chain security. https://t.co/fyasNMLtFg
"The reality is that almost all of the best machining for battery cell production...is currently only made in China. We hope to eventually see American manufacturing of these machines as we start this domestic supply chain."
Read more from @Forbes.
https://t.co/OiTFbwb5tZ
We are honored to announce our agreement with @tincimaterials to secure battery chemical materials to help us create a domestic supply chain. Learn more about the agreement and our next steps at https://t.co/r07pWoa5DA.
Grid-scale deployments are driving growth in energy storage. @WoodMackenzie's five-year outlook for the U.S. energy storage market shows total U.S. storage deployments will grow 42% this year compared to 2023 levels. Read more from @POWERmagazine.
https://t.co/TL4ZN1ndwh
Join us at @thebatteryshow next week in Detroit. We look forward to discussing how we're building the batteries that will power America's electric future.
#BatteryShowNA
We appreciate the dedication that @FirstPhosphate exemplifies in developing a North American supply chain for LFP batteries. We lean on them as one of our sustainable raw materials development partners and look forward to continued collaboration.
https://t.co/gSzhpaODaY
ABF President John Kem spoke with @STUARTTURLEY16 on the @EnergyNews2023 podcast about current grid challenges, the advantages of lithium iron phosphate battery technology and the importance of U.S.-based manufacturing for battery storage. Listen here:
https://t.co/6U5l67psdg
Demand for grid-scale energy storage system battery cells has continued to improve, driving sustained growth in 314 Ah orders. Learn more about its effect on the industry from @pvmagazine.
https://t.co/TkIG91zgq9
The need for energy storage has never been more urgent, and batteries remain the best option for effectively harnessing stored energy for practical use. Read more from @pvmagazine.
https://t.co/GiijuMB0e6
Energy storage can save lives. An estimated 85 Americans die each year as a result of CO poisoning from gas-powered personal generators. Our partner @LionEnergyLLC urges consumers to switch to battery-based portable power units instead.
https://t.co/iNylJdvNpQ
In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, Houston homeowners and businesses have been installing batteries to provide power during blackouts and other grid disruptions. Others are seeing the "lucrative opportunity in bottling sunshine."
Read more from @WSJ.
https://t.co/nETDROhdS4
The U.S. energy storage market is a harbinger of where the global market is going. Energy storage has emerged as an affordable, flexible grid-balancing tool with a pivotal role in the clean energy transition.
Read more from @YahooFinance.
https://t.co/I138O5eOpL
Demand for batteries is set to increase 10 times over the next decade. Meeting demand with safe, reliable lithium iron phosphate battery cells is key to ensuring a clean energy future.