Kontrolmatik Technologies, by way of its subsidiary Pomega Energy Storage Technologies, intends to construct a lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Colleton County, South Carolina. The five hundred,000-sq-ft facility may have an preliminary manufacturing capability of three GWh and produce LFP cells for grid-scale power storage purposes. Manufacturing is predicted to start in 2024.
Pomega Vitality Storage Applied sciences, based as a subsidiary of Turkish firm Kontrolmatik Applied sciences in 2022, is a producer and integrator of battery power storage techniques. Along with manufacturing the battery cells on the manufacturing facility in South Carolina, Pomega can even manufacture and assemble turnkey ESS, together with the modules, cupboards and different components which might be included within the ultimate containerized options. Pomega’s ESS may be collocated with renewable power installations or may be designed as a standalone system.
“We’re very excited to find our flagship manufacturing facility in South Carolina, and we recognize the nice and cozy welcome we’ve got obtained all over the place we’ve gone all through the state,” stated Bahadir Yetki, CEO of Kontrolmatik and Pomega. “South Carolina was very clear in expressing their dedication to attracting prime international expertise and manufacturing firms to their state, and we’re satisfied that we’ll accomplish nice issues with the state’s help.”
Pomega’s $279 million funding will create roughly 575 new jobs in South Carolina.
“We’re elated that Kontrolmatik Applied sciences has chosen Colleton County to find its first U.S. based mostly lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility. A venture this measurement may have a huge effect on our neighborhood and our native economic system,” stated Colleton County Council Chairman Steve Murdaugh. “The roles created by this venture will enhance the standard of life for our residents and can entice new residents to our neighborhood.”
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