Giant-format lithium-metal battery developer Sion Energy has introduced plans to increase its current manufacturing operations in Tucson, Arizona. The enlargement is anticipated to be full by 2026 and create over 150 jobs, primarily in engineering and different manufacturing-related positions.

The general financial affect of the enlargement is anticipated to be $341 million over the following 5 years, says the corporate.

Sion Energy’s facility enlargement will likely be geared up with absolutely automated battery cell manufacturing capabilities, together with proprietary lithium steel anode manufacturing, cell meeting and testing.

“The worldwide development of battery manufacturing vegetation is happening at a fast tempo, and america can’t be left behind,” mentioned Tracy Kelley, CEO of Sion Energy. “The enlargement in Tucson will permit Sion Energy to additional our mission of scaling battery manufacturing from R&D to commercialization.”

Supply: Sion Energy