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Enersys Secures $199M Grant Amid Battery Plant Fire Concerns

1/19/2025

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EnerSys received a $199 million U.S. DOE grant to establish a lithium-ion battery gigafactory in Greenville, SC.
The 500,000 square-foot facility will begin construction in 2025, aiming for production by 2028.
A fire at Vistra Energy's California battery plant caused evacuations and heightened safety concerns in the lithium battery sector.
This significant incident has sparked demands for enhanced safety protocols and an independent investigation.

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Story summary

EnerSys received a $199 million U.S. DOE grant to establish a lithium-ion battery gigafactory in Greenville, SC.
The 500,000 square-foot facility will begin construction in 2025, aiming for production by 2028.
A fire at Vistra Energy's California battery plant caused evacuations and heightened safety concerns in the lithium battery sector.
This significant incident has sparked demands for enhanced safety protocols and an independent investigation.