The Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, officially inaugurated the Morrow Batteries gigafactory in Arendal, Norway. This plant, the first of its kind in Europe, is a significant step towards consolidating the region as a leader in the production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. (LFP)
The factory, which has already begun trial production, has the capacity to manufacture up to 3 million battery cells per year, equivalent to 1 GWh of capacity. Morrow plans to work closely with its customers to refine the production equipment and ensure optimum quality before starting commercial production later this year.
Morrow Batteries CEO Lars Christian Bacher underlined the importance of this achievement for Norway’s industrial history and highlighted the support received from the government and shareholders.
Market-ready LFP battery gigafactory
The relevance of LFP LFP batteries their increasing use in key applications such as energy storage and energy storage and electric vehicles, sectors that are essential to achieving zero-emission targets. Since November last year, Morrow has been producing and shipping test cells to its customers, and is now ready to deliver commercially viable products that meet the highest quality standards.
The construction of the plant required a monumental effort, with more than 366,000 man-hours invested and strict adherence to safety standards, resulting in zero accidents during the process. With an initial workforce of 150 employees, Morrow is preparing to begin full-scale production, ushering in a new era for the battery industry. battery industry in Europe. industry in Europe.
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