BIG wins for clean energy!
Group14 Technologies’ EV battery facility in Moses Lake, WA, was recently awarded a $200 million federal grant from the US Department of Energy to expand operations! This funding is part of a greater initiative under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will support the expansion of the factory’s operations while strengthening domestic battery supply chains.
This investment is incredible news for both the local community and the larger push for a greener planet. I’m proud that our Clayco and Lamar Johnson Collaborative teams are a part of this remarkable project and opportunity to make a positive impact on Moses Lake and beyond.
The grant will help enable the production of up to 7,200 metric tons of silane gas each year, which is a crucial material for making silicon-based anodes that allow lithium-ion batteries to store more energy and charge faster than traditional ones. Ultimately, the batteries produced at the plant will allow for EVs to charge rapidly and go a lot farther between fill-ups. The plant itself will also create good-paying jobs in the region, boost the local economy, and make EVs more practical and accessible.
Group14’s one-million-square-foot campus houses the world’s LARGEST factory for advanced silicon battery materials, designed specifically to support EV programs and help meet global decarbonization goals. As the EV market grows, this facility will help meet the increasing demand for more efficient, high-performance batteries, which are key to reducing carbon emissions. I am excited to see how this project will advance the EV market and cultivate healthier and more sustainable communities.
Let’s keep leading the way in next-generation battery manufacturing!
