Jasmin Smajic
@jasminsmajic.com
Materials scientist | Writing about energy, matter, and batteries 🔋 → http://www.lithiumhorizons.com
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· Oct 21
Why LFP Dominates Grid Storage
LFP and contenders in the race for affordable and safe stationary energy storage
www.lithiumhorizons.com
📮 LFP went from cheap backup tech to the dominant chemistry in grid storage, now powering 80%+ of new BESS installs. It won on cost, safety, and reliability.
In my latest article, I unpack what grid batteries need and how new chemistries stacks up.
#battchat #batteries #greensky #energysky 🔌💡🧪
In my latest article, I unpack what grid batteries need and how new chemistries stacks up.
#battchat #batteries #greensky #energysky 🔌💡🧪
Reposted by Jasmin Smajic
🔋 CATL said at its supplier conference in Ningde, Fujian province, on December 28, 2025, that it plans to deploy its sodium-ion battery technology at scale across multiple sectors in 2026: battery swap systems, passenger & commercial vehicles, and energy storage.
#batteries #battchat #energysky 🔌💡
#batteries #battchat #energysky 🔌💡
December 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
🔋 CATL said at its supplier conference in Ningde, Fujian province, on December 28, 2025, that it plans to deploy its sodium-ion battery technology at scale across multiple sectors in 2026: battery swap systems, passenger & commercial vehicles, and energy storage.
#batteries #battchat #energysky 🔌💡
#batteries #battchat #energysky 🔌💡
🔋 CATL said at its supplier conference in Ningde, Fujian province, on December 28, 2025, that it plans to deploy its sodium-ion battery technology at scale across multiple sectors in 2026: battery swap systems, passenger & commercial vehicles, and energy storage.
#batteries #battchat #energysky 🔌💡
#batteries #battchat #energysky 🔌💡
December 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
🔋 CATL said at its supplier conference in Ningde, Fujian province, on December 28, 2025, that it plans to deploy its sodium-ion battery technology at scale across multiple sectors in 2026: battery swap systems, passenger & commercial vehicles, and energy storage.
#batteries #battchat #energysky 🔌💡
#batteries #battchat #energysky 🔌💡
Reposted by Jasmin Smajic
Solar power installations in the U.S. in 2025 are expected to exceed the record set in 2024. www.utilitydive.com/news/solar-g... ☀️🔌💡
December 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Solar power installations in the U.S. in 2025 are expected to exceed the record set in 2024. www.utilitydive.com/news/solar-g... ☀️🔌💡
Reposted by Jasmin Smajic
🔋China has finalized hundreds of new and revised national standards, including EV battery safety rules.
The updated standard, GB 38031-2025, takes effect July 1, 2026, and requires EV batteries to not catch fire or explode under standard test conditions.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
The updated standard, GB 38031-2025, takes effect July 1, 2026, and requires EV batteries to not catch fire or explode under standard test conditions.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
December 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
🔋China has finalized hundreds of new and revised national standards, including EV battery safety rules.
The updated standard, GB 38031-2025, takes effect July 1, 2026, and requires EV batteries to not catch fire or explode under standard test conditions.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
The updated standard, GB 38031-2025, takes effect July 1, 2026, and requires EV batteries to not catch fire or explode under standard test conditions.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
🔋China has finalized hundreds of new and revised national standards, including EV battery safety rules.
The updated standard, GB 38031-2025, takes effect July 1, 2026, and requires EV batteries to not catch fire or explode under standard test conditions.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
The updated standard, GB 38031-2025, takes effect July 1, 2026, and requires EV batteries to not catch fire or explode under standard test conditions.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
December 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
🔋China has finalized hundreds of new and revised national standards, including EV battery safety rules.
The updated standard, GB 38031-2025, takes effect July 1, 2026, and requires EV batteries to not catch fire or explode under standard test conditions.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
The updated standard, GB 38031-2025, takes effect July 1, 2026, and requires EV batteries to not catch fire or explode under standard test conditions.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
Reposted by Jasmin Smajic
🔋Sunwoda and Zhongwei New Materials entered into a cooperation to jointly develop materials for solid‑state batteries.
The agreement covers cathode precursor materials and cathode materials, and collaboration on full-solid-state battery technologies.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
The agreement covers cathode precursor materials and cathode materials, and collaboration on full-solid-state battery technologies.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
December 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
🔋Sunwoda and Zhongwei New Materials entered into a cooperation to jointly develop materials for solid‑state batteries.
The agreement covers cathode precursor materials and cathode materials, and collaboration on full-solid-state battery technologies.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
The agreement covers cathode precursor materials and cathode materials, and collaboration on full-solid-state battery technologies.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
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Titles like this are to the detriment of the battery industry.
Same article states that Samsung will supply its cells to BMW, which will then develop packs for their next-generation evaluation vehicles, expected in late 2026.
So no, these cells will not be ready for production/sale next year.
Same article states that Samsung will supply its cells to BMW, which will then develop packs for their next-generation evaluation vehicles, expected in late 2026.
So no, these cells will not be ready for production/sale next year.
December 26, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Titles like this are to the detriment of the battery industry.
Same article states that Samsung will supply its cells to BMW, which will then develop packs for their next-generation evaluation vehicles, expected in late 2026.
So no, these cells will not be ready for production/sale next year.
Same article states that Samsung will supply its cells to BMW, which will then develop packs for their next-generation evaluation vehicles, expected in late 2026.
So no, these cells will not be ready for production/sale next year.
🔋Sunwoda and Zhongwei New Materials entered into a cooperation to jointly develop materials for solid‑state batteries.
The agreement covers cathode precursor materials and cathode materials, and collaboration on full-solid-state battery technologies.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
The agreement covers cathode precursor materials and cathode materials, and collaboration on full-solid-state battery technologies.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
December 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
🔋Sunwoda and Zhongwei New Materials entered into a cooperation to jointly develop materials for solid‑state batteries.
The agreement covers cathode precursor materials and cathode materials, and collaboration on full-solid-state battery technologies.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
The agreement covers cathode precursor materials and cathode materials, and collaboration on full-solid-state battery technologies.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
Titles like this are to the detriment of the battery industry.
Same article states that Samsung will supply its cells to BMW, which will then develop packs for their next-generation evaluation vehicles, expected in late 2026.
So no, these cells will not be ready for production/sale next year.
Same article states that Samsung will supply its cells to BMW, which will then develop packs for their next-generation evaluation vehicles, expected in late 2026.
So no, these cells will not be ready for production/sale next year.
December 26, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Titles like this are to the detriment of the battery industry.
Same article states that Samsung will supply its cells to BMW, which will then develop packs for their next-generation evaluation vehicles, expected in late 2026.
So no, these cells will not be ready for production/sale next year.
Same article states that Samsung will supply its cells to BMW, which will then develop packs for their next-generation evaluation vehicles, expected in late 2026.
So no, these cells will not be ready for production/sale next year.
Reposted by Jasmin Smajic
🔋Top 6 EV battery suppliers by October 2025.
CATL and BYD alone account for over 50% of global EV battery supply.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
CATL and BYD alone account for over 50% of global EV battery supply.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
December 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
🔋Top 6 EV battery suppliers by October 2025.
CATL and BYD alone account for over 50% of global EV battery supply.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
CATL and BYD alone account for over 50% of global EV battery supply.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
🔋Top 6 EV battery suppliers by October 2025.
CATL and BYD alone account for over 50% of global EV battery supply.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
CATL and BYD alone account for over 50% of global EV battery supply.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
December 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
🔋Top 6 EV battery suppliers by October 2025.
CATL and BYD alone account for over 50% of global EV battery supply.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
CATL and BYD alone account for over 50% of global EV battery supply.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
Reposted by Jasmin Smajic
🔋Tesla is looking to make battery cells at Grünheide from ~2027, with a target of ~8 GWh/yr, depending on economic and labor conditions.
Today, Tesla only makes a small share of its cells in-house (4680s in Austin), with most supply still coming from partners.
#batteries #battchat #energysky
Today, Tesla only makes a small share of its cells in-house (4680s in Austin), with most supply still coming from partners.
#batteries #battchat #energysky
Tesla to start battery cell production in Grünheide from 2027 - electrive.com
Tesla had long planned to produce battery cells at its Gigafactory in Grünheide near Berlin—however, the project has been on hold since 2022. Now, the tide
www.electrive.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:53 AM
🔋Tesla is looking to make battery cells at Grünheide from ~2027, with a target of ~8 GWh/yr, depending on economic and labor conditions.
Today, Tesla only makes a small share of its cells in-house (4680s in Austin), with most supply still coming from partners.
#batteries #battchat #energysky
Today, Tesla only makes a small share of its cells in-house (4680s in Austin), with most supply still coming from partners.
#batteries #battchat #energysky
Reposted by Jasmin Smajic
Eve Energy breaks ground on sodium battery headquarters and robotics center
Eve Energy will invest about RMB 1 billion ($140 million) in this sodium-ion battery project, with an annual production capacity planned at 2 GWh. cnev.co/fi3NFHT 👇
Eve Energy will invest about RMB 1 billion ($140 million) in this sodium-ion battery project, with an annual production capacity planned at 2 GWh. cnev.co/fi3NFHT 👇
Eve Energy breaks ground on sodium battery headquarters and robotics center
Eve Energy will invest about RMB 1 billion ($140 million) in this sodium-ion battery project, with an annual production capacity planned at 2 GWh.
cnev.co
December 23, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Eve Energy breaks ground on sodium battery headquarters and robotics center
Eve Energy will invest about RMB 1 billion ($140 million) in this sodium-ion battery project, with an annual production capacity planned at 2 GWh. cnev.co/fi3NFHT 👇
Eve Energy will invest about RMB 1 billion ($140 million) in this sodium-ion battery project, with an annual production capacity planned at 2 GWh. cnev.co/fi3NFHT 👇
🔋Tesla is looking to make battery cells at Grünheide from ~2027, with a target of ~8 GWh/yr, depending on economic and labor conditions.
Today, Tesla only makes a small share of its cells in-house (4680s in Austin), with most supply still coming from partners.
#batteries #battchat #energysky
Today, Tesla only makes a small share of its cells in-house (4680s in Austin), with most supply still coming from partners.
#batteries #battchat #energysky
Tesla to start battery cell production in Grünheide from 2027 - electrive.com
Tesla had long planned to produce battery cells at its Gigafactory in Grünheide near Berlin—however, the project has been on hold since 2022. Now, the tide
www.electrive.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:53 AM
🔋Tesla is looking to make battery cells at Grünheide from ~2027, with a target of ~8 GWh/yr, depending on economic and labor conditions.
Today, Tesla only makes a small share of its cells in-house (4680s in Austin), with most supply still coming from partners.
#batteries #battchat #energysky
Today, Tesla only makes a small share of its cells in-house (4680s in Austin), with most supply still coming from partners.
#batteries #battchat #energysky
Reposted by Jasmin Smajic
🔋LGES targets bigger share of ESS market with LFP batteries, partially due to prioritization of safety in latest South Korean projects calls.
LGES relies on LFP from its Nanjing plant, China. It will also start producing them in Cheongju, South Korea.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
LGES relies on LFP from its Nanjing plant, China. It will also start producing them in Cheongju, South Korea.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
December 22, 2025 at 11:18 AM
🔋LGES targets bigger share of ESS market with LFP batteries, partially due to prioritization of safety in latest South Korean projects calls.
LGES relies on LFP from its Nanjing plant, China. It will also start producing them in Cheongju, South Korea.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
LGES relies on LFP from its Nanjing plant, China. It will also start producing them in Cheongju, South Korea.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
🔋LGES targets bigger share of ESS market with LFP batteries, partially due to prioritization of safety in latest South Korean projects calls.
LGES relies on LFP from its Nanjing plant, China. It will also start producing them in Cheongju, South Korea.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
LGES relies on LFP from its Nanjing plant, China. It will also start producing them in Cheongju, South Korea.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
December 22, 2025 at 11:18 AM
🔋LGES targets bigger share of ESS market with LFP batteries, partially due to prioritization of safety in latest South Korean projects calls.
LGES relies on LFP from its Nanjing plant, China. It will also start producing them in Cheongju, South Korea.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
LGES relies on LFP from its Nanjing plant, China. It will also start producing them in Cheongju, South Korea.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
Reposted by Jasmin Smajic
🔋Hitachi and 8 other Japanese companies to establish a JV to reinvent battery production.
Goal is to compress the time from factory planning to full battery production.
Participants include Ricoh Co. and JTEKT Corp.(Toyota Motor Corp.).
#batteries #battchat #energysky #greensky
Goal is to compress the time from factory planning to full battery production.
Participants include Ricoh Co. and JTEKT Corp.(Toyota Motor Corp.).
#batteries #battchat #energysky #greensky
December 19, 2025 at 8:47 AM
🔋Hitachi and 8 other Japanese companies to establish a JV to reinvent battery production.
Goal is to compress the time from factory planning to full battery production.
Participants include Ricoh Co. and JTEKT Corp.(Toyota Motor Corp.).
#batteries #battchat #energysky #greensky
Goal is to compress the time from factory planning to full battery production.
Participants include Ricoh Co. and JTEKT Corp.(Toyota Motor Corp.).
#batteries #battchat #energysky #greensky
🔋Hitachi and 8 other Japanese companies to establish a JV to reinvent battery production.
Goal is to compress the time from factory planning to full battery production.
Participants include Ricoh Co. and JTEKT Corp.(Toyota Motor Corp.).
#batteries #battchat #energysky #greensky
Goal is to compress the time from factory planning to full battery production.
Participants include Ricoh Co. and JTEKT Corp.(Toyota Motor Corp.).
#batteries #battchat #energysky #greensky
December 19, 2025 at 8:47 AM
🔋Hitachi and 8 other Japanese companies to establish a JV to reinvent battery production.
Goal is to compress the time from factory planning to full battery production.
Participants include Ricoh Co. and JTEKT Corp.(Toyota Motor Corp.).
#batteries #battchat #energysky #greensky
Goal is to compress the time from factory planning to full battery production.
Participants include Ricoh Co. and JTEKT Corp.(Toyota Motor Corp.).
#batteries #battchat #energysky #greensky
Reposted by Jasmin Smajic
🔋PowerCo started production at its Salzgitter gigafactory.
Its Unified Cell is based on NMC technology and is suitable for cell-to-pack battery systems.
Production will be gradually ramped up in the coming year up to 20 GWh.
#battchat #batteries
Its Unified Cell is based on NMC technology and is suitable for cell-to-pack battery systems.
Production will be gradually ramped up in the coming year up to 20 GWh.
#battchat #batteries
December 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
🔋PowerCo started production at its Salzgitter gigafactory.
Its Unified Cell is based on NMC technology and is suitable for cell-to-pack battery systems.
Production will be gradually ramped up in the coming year up to 20 GWh.
#battchat #batteries
Its Unified Cell is based on NMC technology and is suitable for cell-to-pack battery systems.
Production will be gradually ramped up in the coming year up to 20 GWh.
#battchat #batteries
Reposted by Jasmin Smajic
🔋 As part of its new automotive strategy, European Commission announced Battery Booster: €1.5 billion in interest-free loans for European battery cell scale-up.
A surgical step in the right direction, but what EU really needs is a multi-year comprehensive strategy.
#battchat #batteries
A surgical step in the right direction, but what EU really needs is a multi-year comprehensive strategy.
#battchat #batteries
Taking action for a clean and competitive automotive sector
The Commission has presented the automotive package to help the EU automotive sector lead the global shift towards clean mobility and a low-carbon economy.
commission.europa.eu
December 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
🔋 As part of its new automotive strategy, European Commission announced Battery Booster: €1.5 billion in interest-free loans for European battery cell scale-up.
A surgical step in the right direction, but what EU really needs is a multi-year comprehensive strategy.
#battchat #batteries
A surgical step in the right direction, but what EU really needs is a multi-year comprehensive strategy.
#battchat #batteries
Reposted by Jasmin Smajic
🔋Verkor completed construction of its battery cell and module gigafactory in Dunkirk, France.
Importantly, Verkor adhered to its original timeline for the opening of the gigafactory, when many others revised their plans downwards.
#batteries #battchat #energysky #greensky
Importantly, Verkor adhered to its original timeline for the opening of the gigafactory, when many others revised their plans downwards.
#batteries #battchat #energysky #greensky
Verkor reaches a decisive milestone and opens its first gigafactory
Bourbourg (Dunkerque), December 11, 2025 – Under the high patronage of Mr Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, Verkor today inaugurates its first lithium-ion low-carbon battery cell…
verkor.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
🔋Verkor completed construction of its battery cell and module gigafactory in Dunkirk, France.
Importantly, Verkor adhered to its original timeline for the opening of the gigafactory, when many others revised their plans downwards.
#batteries #battchat #energysky #greensky
Importantly, Verkor adhered to its original timeline for the opening of the gigafactory, when many others revised their plans downwards.
#batteries #battchat #energysky #greensky
Reposted by Jasmin Smajic
Fraunhofer FFB has produced its first functioning pouch cell using only European devices in the plant.
www.electrive.net/2025/12/15/f...
www.electrive.net/2025/12/15/f...
FFB PreFab produziert erste, funktionsfähige Lithium-Ionen-Zelle - electrive.net
Die Fraunhofer-Einrichtung Forschungsfertigung Batteriezelle FFB hat ihre erste elektrisch funktionsfähige Lithium-Ionen-Batteriezelle produziert. Damit wurde
www.electrive.net
December 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Fraunhofer FFB has produced its first functioning pouch cell using only European devices in the plant.
www.electrive.net/2025/12/15/f...
www.electrive.net/2025/12/15/f...
🔋PowerCo started production at its Salzgitter gigafactory.
Its Unified Cell is based on NMC technology and is suitable for cell-to-pack battery systems.
Production will be gradually ramped up in the coming year up to 20 GWh.
#battchat #batteries
Its Unified Cell is based on NMC technology and is suitable for cell-to-pack battery systems.
Production will be gradually ramped up in the coming year up to 20 GWh.
#battchat #batteries
December 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
🔋PowerCo started production at its Salzgitter gigafactory.
Its Unified Cell is based on NMC technology and is suitable for cell-to-pack battery systems.
Production will be gradually ramped up in the coming year up to 20 GWh.
#battchat #batteries
Its Unified Cell is based on NMC technology and is suitable for cell-to-pack battery systems.
Production will be gradually ramped up in the coming year up to 20 GWh.
#battchat #batteries
🔋 As part of its new automotive strategy, European Commission announced Battery Booster: €1.5 billion in interest-free loans for European battery cell scale-up.
A surgical step in the right direction, but what EU really needs is a multi-year comprehensive strategy.
#battchat #batteries
A surgical step in the right direction, but what EU really needs is a multi-year comprehensive strategy.
#battchat #batteries
Taking action for a clean and competitive automotive sector
The Commission has presented the automotive package to help the EU automotive sector lead the global shift towards clean mobility and a low-carbon economy.
commission.europa.eu
December 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
🔋 As part of its new automotive strategy, European Commission announced Battery Booster: €1.5 billion in interest-free loans for European battery cell scale-up.
A surgical step in the right direction, but what EU really needs is a multi-year comprehensive strategy.
#battchat #batteries
A surgical step in the right direction, but what EU really needs is a multi-year comprehensive strategy.
#battchat #batteries
Reposted by Jasmin Smajic
Ford’s EV future lies largely with its skunkworks team, tasked with reinventing the electric vehicle.
Skunk Works and Ford's Quest for Low-Cost Electric Vehicles
How to build an electric vehicle and innovate along the way
www.lithiumhorizons.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Ford’s EV future lies largely with its skunkworks team, tasked with reinventing the electric vehicle.