BRITISHVOLT : LEAN , GREEN MANUFACTURING OF EV BATTERIES
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BRITISHVOLT : LEAN , GREEN MANUFACTURING OF EV BATTERIES
the added necessity of adequate energy storage devices exacerbates their reasons for doing so .
“ Batteries can be one of the solutions to energy independence and security . Along the road , there will be challenges , but with challenges come opportunities . Net zero is a must , not an if . We all have our part to play .” The challenges in the realm of battery manufacturing have the increasing demand to thank . Firms are at the mercy of supply chain activities and their ability to navigate disruptions along the way . As industries have witnessed during the Russia-Ukraine crisis , energy-related resources are some of the most volatile commodities and are limited .
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Recognised as one of the LinkedIn Top Startups 2022 , Britishvolt will play a pivotal role in decarbonising UK roads . With a Global HQ based in the West Midlands , UK , the company ’ s Northumberland-based gigaplant is currently under construction .
The plant is scheduled for completion in mid- 2025 and is designed to be the size of 50 football pitches — 43 hectares to be supported by 1.4GW of renewable energy sourced from hydroelectric power solutions .
The company has deals in place for its phase one capacity , as well as two battery cell joint development agreements . The gigafactory itself will produce consistent , high-quality EV batteries using high-speed manufacturing processes to create a high yield while driving down production costs . Batteries will be designed for maximum recyclability , with re-utilisation embedded in every product — reducing waste and creating a closed-circuit process .
Not only will the company utilise coastal energy , it will also produce its own renewable energy from a 200MW solar farm to drive down its carbon emissions . Once operational , the Britishvolt gigafactory will provide employment for up to 3,000 employees .
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