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Group14 Technologies, a leading global manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials, has announced a significant performance milestone for its flagship product, SCC55®. Data gathered from a wide range of applications demonstrates that SCC55® enables silicon batteries to consistently achieve over 1,500 charge cycles, setting a new durability standard for the entire rechargeable battery market. This development marks a pivotal moment for silicon battery technology, which now surpasses previous benchmarks while retaining its core advantages.
Key Highlights
- New Performance Benchmark: Group14’s SCC55® material has enabled silicon batteries to consistently exceed 1,500 charge cycles, with some applications reaching over 3,000 cycles.
- Enhanced Capabilities: This extended cycle life is achieved while maintaining the key benefits of silicon batteries, including higher energy density and faster charging.
- Broad Industry Impact: The breakthrough has major implications for the total cost of ownership in sectors like electric vehicles (EVs), AI-enabled devices, electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs), and grid storage.
- Commercial Viability: SCC55® is already powering millions of products globally and is compatible with various battery chemistries, including LFP, LMFP, and high-nickel formats.
A New Industry Standard
For many years, the battery industry has aimed to meet the 1,000-cycle benchmark established by high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Recent data from over 20 of Group14’s customers confirms that batteries incorporating SCC55® have not only met but significantly surpassed this goal. “The data is clear: silicon batteries have crossed a critical threshold, and 1,500 cycles is the new 1,000,” stated Rick Luebbe, CEO and Co-Founder of Group14 Technologies. This achievement signals a “new era of durability” combined with superior performance, establishing silicon batteries as the new standard for best-in-class rechargeable energy storage.
Applications and Global Reach
The ability to deliver this level of cycle life performance has profound effects on battery-dominant industries. For applications such as EVs, eVTOLs, and the energy storage systems used in AI data centers, enhanced durability and efficiency are critical. Group14’s SCC55® is designed for seamless integration and is compatible with a variety of existing and emerging battery formats, ensuring its relevance across the market.
As the world’s largest manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials, Group14 Technologies is at the forefront of the global energy transition. The company operates commercial-scale factories in both the U.S. and Asia, serving a customer base that represents 95% of global lithium-ion battery production. Through innovations like SCC55®, Group14 is accelerating the shift to electrification and ushering in the modern silicon battery era.
For more information, visit www.group14.technology.
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