Periodic Reporting for period 1 - EUROZIP (EUROZIP: European Zinc-Ion Plant)
Periodo di rendicontazione: 2024-01-01 al 2024-12-31
Enerpoly aims at scaling up battery production for the zinc-ion battery product. Enerpoly solution of European Zinc-ion Plant (EUROZIP): In Horizon 2020 EIC grant ENERZ-101009255, Enerpoly successfully developed the zinc-ion battery cell product by utilizing industry standard equipment. The zinc-ion battery offers a cost-effective, reliable, and safe battery for stationary energy storage. Energy storage integrator feedback on zinc-ion battery product has been positive. However, customers have expressed the importance of Enerpoly managing the manufacturing scale-up to reduce design barriers, time-to-volume, and time-to-market. Hence, in EUROZIP, Enerpoly is:
A) Proving zinc-ion battery manufacturability at industry competitive costs, yields and speeds at a 100 MWh/year Customer Qualification Plant (CQP),
B) Designing frameworks and processes at battery, facility, organization, supplier, workforce and regulatory levels for sustainable long-term viability of Enerpoly’s zinc-ion manufacturing.
EUROZIP prepares Enerpoly to break ground for a European zinc-ion gigafactory at end of project by improving the following for European energy storage integrators:
1) Cost-effective battery production: integrators expect cost-effective batteries that provide high returns-on-investment for end-users in various stationary storage applications. This enables large-scale energy storage adoption. Today, our commercial prototype battery cell based on MWh production has lower material costs than scaled-up Li-ion batteries. Further cost reductions are assumed as zinc-ion batteries reach GWh-scale and manufacturing process improvements are implemented that reduce both CAPEX and OPEX.
2) Reliable battery supply: European stationary storage integrators expect reliable battery cell supply without regional price premiums or competition from players like EV automakers. Enerpoly uses available, abundant materials that have low prices and low-price volatility. Enerpoly will also manufacture locally in Europe. These actions will improve the predictability and reliability of European zinc-ion battery supply.
3) Technology proven to reach scale: Battery technologies should be proven to reach scale. Through the CQP, Enerpoly is optimizing zinc-ion production processes to improve costs, volumes, speeds, etc. Through the gigafactory design work, Enerpoly will also ensure results can be efficiently set-up and scaled-up for an industrial ready plant.
4) Safe battery product: Battery cells should be safe without needing overengineering by integrators to provide safety and should meet strict fire regulations. Enerpoly’s battery cell has already been proven to be fire safe through UL 9540A.
A) Proving zinc-ion battery manufacturability at industry competitive costs, yields and speeds at a 100 MWh/year Customer Qualification Plant (CQP),
B) Designing frameworks and processes at battery, facility, organization, supplier, workforce and regulatory levels for sustainable long-term viability of Enerpoly’s zinc-ion manufacturing.
EUROZIP prepares Enerpoly to break ground for a European zinc-ion gigafactory at end of project by improving the following for European energy storage integrators:
1) Cost-effective battery production: integrators expect cost-effective batteries that provide high returns-on-investment for end-users in various stationary storage applications. This enables large-scale energy storage adoption. Today, our commercial prototype battery cell based on MWh production has lower material costs than scaled-up Li-ion batteries. Further cost reductions are assumed as zinc-ion batteries reach GWh-scale and manufacturing process improvements are implemented that reduce both CAPEX and OPEX.
2) Reliable battery supply: European stationary storage integrators expect reliable battery cell supply without regional price premiums or competition from players like EV automakers. Enerpoly uses available, abundant materials that have low prices and low-price volatility. Enerpoly will also manufacture locally in Europe. These actions will improve the predictability and reliability of European zinc-ion battery supply.
3) Technology proven to reach scale: Battery technologies should be proven to reach scale. Through the CQP, Enerpoly is optimizing zinc-ion production processes to improve costs, volumes, speeds, etc. Through the gigafactory design work, Enerpoly will also ensure results can be efficiently set-up and scaled-up for an industrial ready plant.
4) Safe battery product: Battery cells should be safe without needing overengineering by integrators to provide safety and should meet strict fire regulations. Enerpoly’s battery cell has already been proven to be fire safe through UL 9540A.
During the first year of the project, the planned technical tasks have been successfully developed and the corresponding milestones have been achieved.
In July 2024, Enerpoly announced the acquisition of state-of-the-art dry electrode manufacturing equipment for its megafactory. The end-to-end battery production line and process development capabilities will allow Enerpoly to accelerate production capabilities; lower costs, waste, and energy consumption; and deliver more sustainable energy storage solutions.
The opening of the Enerpoly megafactory, and its establishing of a 100% European supply chain, highlights Europe’s progress towards becoming the world’s zinc-ion powerhouse, as well as Sweden’s role as a global leader in clean energy innovation. It also lays the foundations for Enerpoly’s future zinc-ion gigafactory production plans.
The ongoing installation of Enerpoly’s battery equipment line marks a significant milestone for the new facility. With the plant layout optimized and the equipment operational, we are now entering the commissioning phase. This will involve:
- Commissioning and Testing: Full system tests will be conducted to ensure that all equipment operates at peak efficiency. These tests will validate the system's ability to meet production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Staff Training: Comprehensive training programs will be conducted to ensure that all operators are familiar with the new equipment and safety procedures.
Upon completion of these steps, the facility will be fully operational, ready to meet customer qualification requirements, and capable of scaling up as demand increases. The project is on track, meeting all necessary milestones, and aligning with the strategic goals set out at the beginning of the initiative.
In July 2024, Enerpoly announced the acquisition of state-of-the-art dry electrode manufacturing equipment for its megafactory. The end-to-end battery production line and process development capabilities will allow Enerpoly to accelerate production capabilities; lower costs, waste, and energy consumption; and deliver more sustainable energy storage solutions.
The opening of the Enerpoly megafactory, and its establishing of a 100% European supply chain, highlights Europe’s progress towards becoming the world’s zinc-ion powerhouse, as well as Sweden’s role as a global leader in clean energy innovation. It also lays the foundations for Enerpoly’s future zinc-ion gigafactory production plans.
The ongoing installation of Enerpoly’s battery equipment line marks a significant milestone for the new facility. With the plant layout optimized and the equipment operational, we are now entering the commissioning phase. This will involve:
- Commissioning and Testing: Full system tests will be conducted to ensure that all equipment operates at peak efficiency. These tests will validate the system's ability to meet production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Staff Training: Comprehensive training programs will be conducted to ensure that all operators are familiar with the new equipment and safety procedures.
Upon completion of these steps, the facility will be fully operational, ready to meet customer qualification requirements, and capable of scaling up as demand increases. The project is on track, meeting all necessary milestones, and aligning with the strategic goals set out at the beginning of the initiative.
Enerpoly completed the acquisition of a full production line for battery cells and battery packs. Part of the acquisition, additional assets were acquired, including inventory, other equipment, and production data. Enerpoly recruited key staff with critical know-how of production. The acquisition has given Enerpoly the following benefits:
1) Access to a full-scale >100 MWh/year battery production line with proven production at full-scale.
2) Access to a highly automated battery manufacturing and assembly production line.
3) Retain over 10 years of battery competence and knowledge in Sweden. Recruitment of key staff that are part of the installation and commissioning of the new production line in the new facility.
4) A cost-competitive production and product because of significantly lower OPEX (no dry rooms/clean rooms, no drying step and fewer process steps) and increased ratio of active materials in the battery yielding a lower cost per kWh.
5) Scale-up of production with no dependency of Asian machine builders. All the acquired equipment comes from European machine builders and components.
1) Access to a full-scale >100 MWh/year battery production line with proven production at full-scale.
2) Access to a highly automated battery manufacturing and assembly production line.
3) Retain over 10 years of battery competence and knowledge in Sweden. Recruitment of key staff that are part of the installation and commissioning of the new production line in the new facility.
4) A cost-competitive production and product because of significantly lower OPEX (no dry rooms/clean rooms, no drying step and fewer process steps) and increased ratio of active materials in the battery yielding a lower cost per kWh.
5) Scale-up of production with no dependency of Asian machine builders. All the acquired equipment comes from European machine builders and components.