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DOE Invests $25M in Next-Generation Battery Manufacturing Projects
DOE announces $25M investment under the Biden Administration to advance scalable, cost-effective, and sustainable next-generation battery manufacturing projects.
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The DOE announced an investment of $25 millions to advance domestic manufacturing of next-generation batteries.Courtesy of Alamy.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $25 million investment in 11 innovative projects to advance next-generation battery manufacturing, marking a key step in the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda. This initiative aims to strengthen the domestic supply chain for high-capacity batteries, enhance energy security, and foster a more circular economy for electric vehicle (EV) components. By focusing on cutting-edge materials, scalable processes, and smart manufacturing technologies, this funding seeks to enhance scalability, boost productivity, and lower costs for next-generation battery production while strengthening US energy security and fostering job creation.
Managed by the DOE’s Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO), the initiative focuses on two key areas:
Platforms for next-generation battery manufacturing
Projects in this category target advanced processes, high-performance machinery, and scalable technologies for batteries like sodium-ion and flow batteries. Key projects include:
Sodium-ion battery advancements:
AM Batteries, Inc. (MA): $2.8M
Argonne National Laboratory (IL): $1.5M
Dakota Lithium Materials (WA): $2M
Flow battery development:
Quino Energy, Inc. (CA): $2.6M
Arkema, Inc. (PA): $2.1M
University of Akron (OH): $1.6M
Nanolayered film manufacturing:
University of Maryland (MD): $2.6M
Illinois Institute of Technology / Spraying Systems Co. (IL): $2.6M
Smart manufacturing platforms for battery production
This topic supports the development of innovative smart manufacturing platforms to enhance productivity across various battery technologies. Selected recipients include:
Charge CCCV (NY): $2.6M
American Lithium Energy Corp. (CA): $2.6M
Titan Advanced Energy Solutions (MA): $2.6M
“For decades, America has been a leader in battery innovation, and under the Biden-Harris Administration we’ve built a foundation to keep this momentum growing into the next generation,” stated U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm. “The projects announced build on this success, enhancing our national security while delivering jobs for American workers for decades more to come.” This investment builds on over $140 billion in private-sector commitments to US battery and critical mineral supply chains since 2021, alongside $3 billion in DOE funding for domestic production of advanced batteries and materials. These initiatives mark significant strides toward a robust, sustainable battery manufacturing ecosystem in the US.
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