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Group14 Technologies, a leading global manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials, has begun shipping its SCC55™ material from an EV-scale factory in South Korea. These shipments mark a significant milestone, reaching over 100 electric vehicle (EV) and consumer electronics (CE) battery manufacturing customers worldwide. The company, which operates through a joint venture with SK Inc., is working to enhance the global battery supply chain by providing dual sourcing options and improving production scalability.
This achievement is expected to accelerate the adoption of silicon batteries in commercial EV and CE markets by 2025, thanks to Group14’s innovative manufacturing technology and partnerships.
Key Highlights:
- SCC55™ material is now being shipped to over 100 EV and CE battery manufacturers globally.
- The SCC55™ factory, located in Sangju, South Korea, has a capacity of 10 gigawatt-hours (GWh), enough to power 100,000 to 250,000 electric vehicles annually.
- This factory is part of a joint venture with SK Inc., aimed at boosting global production and supply chain security for silicon batteries.
- Commercial programs for EV and CE batteries using SCC55™ are expected to launch in 2025.
- Group14’s original factory (BAM-1), based in Woodinville, WA, has been operational since 2021, with SCC55™ already powering over two million smartphones.
- A new factory, BAM-2, located in Moses Lake, WA, is set to increase production capacity by an additional 4,000 tonnes by 2025, bringing total global capacity to over 30 gigawatt-hours.
This dual-sourcing model, with factories in both North America and Asia, positions Group14 as a leader in silicon battery production. The company’s materials are designed to meet the growing demand for high-performance batteries, offering advantages in energy density, fast-charging, and scalability.
With its cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships, Group14 is on track to further accelerate the commercialization of silicon batteries, contributing to the ongoing electrification of industries worldwide. The company’s long-term vision is to support a sustainable future through the advancement of battery technology.
For more information, visit www.group14.technology.
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