Group14 Technologies

We’re proud to have been a part of Italian Tech Week in Turin! 🇮🇹  Our CTO, Rick Costantino, joined CustomCells  CEO, Dr. Dirk Abendroth, on stage to discuss "Exploring Next-Gen Energy Storage Solutions." As Rick emphasized, "Partnerships like ours with CustomCells are crucial in driving the future of battery technology and the global energy transition." Earlier this year, Group14 signed a multi-year supply agreement with CustomCells, valued at over $300M, further solidifying our commitment to advancing clean energy solutions for the long term. We’re not just shaping the future of battery materials—we’re making it a reality.

Group14 Achieves Major Milestones, Launching the Silicon Battery Era. Read more in #CurrentsNewsletter

🔋 Big News for U.S. Battery Manufacturing! 🔋 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s $3B investment in 25 battery projects is a game-changer for clean energy and supply chain resilience. At Group14, we're excited to be part of this movement, advancing next-gen silicon battery materials to power the future. Together, we’re driving innovation toward a cleaner, electrified world. Learn more from Reuters: https://lnkd.in/g7FAxEhk

We’re thrilled to announce that Group14 was selected for a $200M award negotiation by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to build a new silane factory in Moses Lake, Washington. This state-of-the-art factory is expected to produce 7,200 metric tons of silane gas annually – a key raw material for next-generation silicon batteries. This major step forward helps us secure a reliable, domestic supply of silane, reducing dependency on foreign sources and fueling the U.S. battery supply chain for electric vehicles and beyond. As Group14 CEO Rick (Eric) Luebbe put it: “A new silane factory in Washington state will allow Group14 and other silicon battery companies in the U.S. to source this critical raw material domestically, to support EV-scale battery production and reduce foreign battery supply chain dependence.” This milestone is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law initiative, aimed at expanding domestic battery manufacturing for electric vehicles and the electrical grid. Learn more, including how the funding will help create local jobs in clean energy: https://lnkd.in/gujM5bsY #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #EVs #DOE

It’s official – Group14 is ushering in the silicon battery era. 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that the EV-scale joint venture factory with SK Inc. has achieved a major milestone: shipping SCC55™ advanced silicon battery material to over 100 EV and consumer electronics battery manufacturers worldwide. This JV factory boasts an initial annual capacity of 2,000 tonnes of SCC55™, translating to 10-gigawatt hours of energy storage—enough to power 100,000 to 250,000 electric vehicles every year. ⚡🚗 This milestone marks the commercial dawn of silicon batteries, promising enhanced energy density and ultra-fast charging speeds to help curb charge anxiety of EVs. Learn more about what this shipment milestone means for Group14 as well as battery manufacturers worldwide: https://lnkd.in/g8ByHaMY

Congratulations to Don Kersey, BAM-2 factory plant manager and long-time Moses Lake resident, who has been appointed to the board of the Boys & Girls Clubs of The Columbia Basin. The efforts of the Boys & Girls Clubs to provide after-school care and programming to local youth benefits the entire Columbia Basin community, and we’re incredibly proud of the difference Don will make in his new position. "It's truly an honor to join the board of the Boys & Girls Clubs. The impact the Clubs have on the lives of young people in the Columbia Basin is immense and something I’m proud to continue to support, especially as a local in Moses Lake. I'm grateful to Kim Pope for the invitation -- Kim works tirelessly on behalf of this program and our community, and she always makes sure the kids come first." Group14’s community engagement program seeks to enable equitable access to education and job opportunities, and we’re thrilled to continue investing in the future of the Columbia Basin community. 

As we celebrate World EV Day this year, we want to thank our partners, customers and teams who fuel our mission to electrify everything and transform the way we move. As our silicon battery technology continues to unlock new potential for electric mobility, we are committed to helping our automotive customers push the boundaries of EV performance. Delivering up to 50% more energy density than conventional lithium-ion batteries and extreme-fast charging in minutes, SCC55™ is enabling EVs to charge faster and perform better, moving us toward an all-electric future. Learn more about how SCC55™ is powering the next-generation of EVs: https://lnkd.in/gGeu_fkT 

Keeping our teams connected worldwide is essential to scaling a global company. One leader who has been mission-critical in helping to drive our operations globally is Lisa Wernli, Vice President of IT & Security at Group14. Lisa has spent decades leading IT, security and data management at companies like Whole Foods Market and Peterbilt Motors Company. At Group14, Lisa oversees the design, development and implementation of information systems and security, ensuring that our business-critical technology processes and functions continue operating across all of our teams. “It is exciting to be part of Group14 and work alongside the best technologists in the industry with a passion to innovate and scale electrification at a global level. Getting to build and grow an IT and Information Security Team in collaboration with our expanding business is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.” If you’re interested in joining our team, check out our open positions: https://lnkd.in/gbMf69qu

In one of the country’s largest tech hubs, Group14 is forging the path for a battery ecosystem in Washington state, and creating hundreds of clean energy jobs at our Woodinville and Moses Lake factories.  Read more from GeekWire’s Lisa Stiffler about how the Seattle area is poised to become the Silicon Valley of climate technology: https://lnkd.in/gYYX42UK 

Read the latest from the BAM-2 factory site and hear from our CTO and Co-Founder, Dr. Costantino, at the 4th Annual Energy Storage Summit in #CurrentsNewsletter.