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Enertech International signed Investment Agreement
January 17th 2023, Enertech International signed an investment Agreement with the Governor of Chungcheongbuk-do province and the Mayor of Chungju-si.This Agreement contains main implementations of Enertech International investments and administrative support from Chungcheongbuk-do and Chungju-si.During 2023~2024, Enertech International will invest 35billion KRW in facility and equipment expansion to produce next generation of secondary battery modules and packs.The investments will allow to recruit 150 new employees in 2023~2024. Employment centers will support to make it happen.This Agreement will help to revitalize local economy, to prevent environmental pollution and to maintain high safety standards at Enertech International.https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/29KIECVYEI관리자
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Enertech International Workshop One Team-One Win
The management of Enertech Int held a corporate climbing on Mt. Woraksan to reach the 1000m peak. This climbing was dedicated to the beginning of construction works of the second production site of Enertech and starting of a new era in Company history.The booming demand will allow to increase production volumes and at the same time it is a challenge for the team.So, with Company growth, we plan to hire more than 100 employees in 2023.The Company offers attractive working terms and conditions and various benefits, including additional compensation for employees from other cities.United Enertech team succeeds in achieving business goals as lofty as conquering the top of the Mountain. Join us now!관리자
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Enertech invests KRW 35 billion in factory expansion in 2023
Enertech International (Enertech / ETI) will invest KRW 35 billion in the expansion of secondary battery plants. Through expansion, the production scale will be more than tripled.Founded in 2001, Enertech produces secondary batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems (ESS). The current production scale is 150MWh. Enertech will expand its factory to close the technology gap with the three major domestic battery companies and lay the foundation for growth. Investment is to expand its production capacity to 500MWh next year.The expansion line produces more than 3 million 60Ah battery cells per year. It has a nickel-cobalt-manganese ratio of 8:1:1. Both secondary batteries and ESS can be applied, and test discussions are underway with customers. Enertech expects to be able to acquire new customers in Korea and the United States through the expansion.Enertech also invests in building for module and pack assembly automation lines. Three modular automated assembly lines and one pack assembly line will be put into operation in May next year. Enertech aims to enter the module and pack assembly business for electric vehicles after 2024 through the construction of an automation line.Enertech has also developed special-purpose lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells and hybrid vehicle (HEV) cells, and have acquired customers in the development stage.Enertech official said, "ETI is aiming to supply the products produced by the new module and pack assembly line to domestic and foreign automakers," adding, "ETI will continue to invest in a virtuous cycle factory operation structure centered on the cells produced through expansion."Enertech International researcher examines batteries at the research center관리자
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Accelerating EV battery development
Enertech plans to introduce a new model, the VDA cell, in the second half of 2022.The VDA model provides a useful size for EV batteries by minimizing space consumption when configured as a pack with low and long battery cell type.The cell development is scheduled to be completed in the second half of 2022, and the production of this VDA model is the reason for the plant jointly established by Renera-Enertech, a Russian subsidiary, and Rosatom, Russia.Enertech, which has been recognized for its safety and quality, is already carrying out projects with major customers with the goal of commercializing electric vehicles in Russia immediately following the completion of the factory establishment.Enertech's Existing heavy duty truck, two-wheeled vehicles, and bus customers and new models are also under review, and plant expansion is already being considered in Korea.admin
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Inter Battery 2022 !
‘InterBattery 2022’ hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and hosted by the Korea Battery Industry Association and COEX was held from March 17 to 19 at COEX Hall A in Samseong-dong, Seoul.Interbattery is the only battery-specialized exhibition in Korea, with secondary battery manufacturers participating, and 250 domestic and foreign companies leading the battery market such as anode materials and electrolytes participated. .In 'xEV TREND KOREA 2022' (March 17-19), which was held simultaneously with this event, a large number of domestic electric vehicle brands such as Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors, and Volvo participated, and various EV models that were recently released or planned to be released in the future were exhibited, providing a variety of attractions. provided.Lee Myung-gyu, head of the Korea Battery Business Association, said, “Despite the Corona situation, the scale is 1.5 times larger than the previous year, attracting attention from the industry, so we prepared the latest innovative battery trends in one place. We will be able to confirm the competitiveness of domestic battery companies that are attracting attention in this industry.”admin
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Rosatom and Avtotor Holding for electric transport in the Kaliningrad region
The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, Rosatom State Corporation, the Russian electric transport manufacturer Avtotor Holding LLC and the Government of the Kaliningrad Region signed an agreement on cooperation in the development of ecological transport in the region. The ceremony was attended by Denis Manturov, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, Alexei Likhachev, General Director of Rosatom State Corporation, Alexander Sorokin, General Director of Avtotor Holding LLC, and Anton Alikhanov, Governor of the Kaliningrad Region. In the Agreement, the parties agreed to direct joint efforts to organize and develop the production of electric vehicles and domestic traction batteries, modules and cells based on modern intelligent technologies in the Kaliningrad region. The government of the Kaliningrad region will promote the creation of charging infrastructure, increase the share of electric passenger transport and improve the investment climate in the region, with plans to increase the number of electric vehicles and other vehicles with a low carbon footprint purchased in the region up to 50%. The agreement is closely related to the implementation of the Concept for the development of production and use of electric road transport in the Russian Federation. “The conclusion of this agreement is a significant step for the Russian automotive industry, for the development of production in our country of transport with a reduced carbon footprint. It is extremely important that this document concerns not only the production of vehicles as such, but also the key components for them - traction batteries, as well as the creation of a network of charging stations. The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia will contribute to the implementation of this project in terms of existing and developing measures of state support, the conclusion or change of special investment contacts. I hope that in the future we will see other similar complex projects,” said Denis Manturov, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. “The construction in Russia of a full-scale plant for the production of lithium-ion energy storage devices is an important milestone for the implementation of Rosatom’s strategy to develop new non-nuclear businesses, as well as for the implementation of the Concept for the Development of Electric Transport in Russia until 2030 adopted by the Russian Government. This project is important not only for the implementation of state policy in import substitution, but also from the point of view of the goals and principles of sustainable development. This is a contribution to the region's economy, and environmental protection, and the purity of atmospheric air, and, ultimately, improving the quality of people's lives,” commented Alexei Likhachev, Director General of Rosatom State Corporation. “The availability of a localized battery is one of the strategically important factors that determine the prospects for the AVTOTOR investment project for the production of electric vehicles and the accelerated introduction of electric vehicles in Russia as a whole. The signed agreement is aimed at import substitution, increasing economic efficiency in the creation of highly localized competitive Russian-made products and meets the priorities for the development of production and use of electric road transport in the Russian Federation,” said Alexander Sorokin, General Director of AVTOTOR Holding LLC. “The production of energy storage systems promises to become strategically important"[tvel.ru/press-center/news/?ELEMENT_ID=9189]Related Youtube video can be reached at www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt439VjPf7s&t=31sadmin
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Hansong Neotech, contract deal with Enertech
Shinhwa IT, a secondary battery subsidiary of Hansong Neotech, has successfully signed a long-term supply contract for high-performance secondary battery materials with a global electric vehicle battery manufacturer.Shinhwa IT has recently signed strategic MOUs with supply negotiations with US 'Solid Energy System', 'Enovix', and 'Zhongxin Guan Menggu (MGL)' of China.Shinhwa IT announced on the 20th that it has signed a long-term supply contract with Enertech International (Enertech), a global electric vehicle battery manufacturer, to supply an initial supply worth 6.2 billion won. This contract will be supplied as a customized mass production model through Spec-in. The contract period is 3 years. Enertech, established in 2001, will commercialize 80% nickel NCM batteries and supply them to American automakers' delivery vans. Enertech recently agreed to supply batteries for 100,000 electric vehicles to Avotor, Russia's largest automaker, and is also pursuing the construction of an additional plant in Russia due to an increase in new orders.Last year, Enertech was acquired by RENERA LLC, a subsidiary of Russia's state-owned company Rosatom, the world's No. Enertech's Russian plant is adjacent to Europe, so it plans to build a battery supply chain to strengthen its penetration into the global electric vehicle market.Shinhwa IT recently decided to expand secondary battery material manufacturing plants and production facilities in preparation for an increase in orders from a number of global customers, and aims to complete it by the third quarter of this year. After completion, Shinhwa IT's production capacity for high-performance lead tabs will be expanded five times, enabling it to respond to the high-spec battery market where demand is rapidly increasing.An official from Hansong Neotech said, “Shinhwa IT is accelerating the expansion of the secondary battery material business by signing strategic alliances with global next-generation battery companies and negotiating supply agreements.” “Through this long-term supply contract with Enertech, Russia It is expected to increase the supply volume in the future as it will prepare a foothold to enter the European and European markets.”He continued, “In addition, we are discussing technology development with global all-solid-state battery companies, and the demand for high-performance and high-capacity lead taps is expected to surge due to the increase in battery capacity and performance improvement. And we are responding quickly, such as by expanding production facilities.”[www.theguru.co.kr/news/article.html?no=30509]admin
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Enertech enters the Russian electric vehicle market
Enertech International will supply electric vehicle batteries to Russia's largest automaker, Avotor. This is equivalent to 100,000 EV batteries. With the increase in new orders for finished vehicles, it is also pushing for the construction of an additional plant in Russia.Enertech International's Russian board chairman (left) and Abotor CEO (right) shake hands after signing an electric vehicle battery contract.<Chairman of Enertech International's Russian Board of Directors (left) and Abotor CEO (right) shake hands after signing an electric vehicle battery contract.>Avotor selected Enertech as its first electric vehicle battery supplier as Russia's largest automaker.Avotor is expected to launch an electric vehicle in 2024. Starting this year, it will speed up the conversion of internal combustion engines to electric vehicles. Avotor sold 250,000 cars in Russia last year, recording the highest sales ever among local Russian companies. In 1997, it started producing automobiles from overseas automakers using the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) method, and has been producing about 40 overseas OEMs, including Hyundai Motor, Ford, and BMW, with its own brands. In line with Russia's 2030 electric vehicle roadmap, the company plans to speed up electrification plans such as the Zeta electric vehicle (EV).The amount that Enertech supplies to Avotor is known to be 4 gigawatt-hours (GWh). It will supply high-capacity batteries for 100,000 electric vehicles. Abotor also decided to place an additional order for Enertech in line with the electric vehicle launch schedule.Enertech enters the Russian electric vehicle marketEnertech is a mid-sized domestic battery manufacturer. It is supplying pouch batteries, which are currently the mainstream, to global automakers. Russia's state-owned nuclear power plant company, Rosatom, is taking over half of its stake in the Russian electric vehicle market.Enertech is also pushing to expand its Russian plant in accordance with the new year's contract. Expansion of a local plant or establishment of a second plant is also being considered. Enertech received an order for batteries of the same size from a Russian state-owned car in the second half of last year.[www.etnews.com/20220106000146]admin
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Rosatom establishes a battery factory and Enertech's support shooting
Russian state-owned nuclear power company Rosatom and Korean battery manufacturer Enertech International (hereafter Enertech) will build a 3GWh lithium-ion battery plant. In the future, plans to expand the scale to 12GWh will also be considered.According to the industry on the 24th, Rosatom recently announced that it would establish a 3GWh battery gigafactory plant based on Enertech technology in Kaliningrad, Russia. It is scheduled to be operational in 2026.The plant will be operated by Renera, a subsidiary of Rosatom, which acquired a 49% stake in Enertech in March. Most of the batteries produced here are supplied to local automakers.In order to meet the high market demand, it is also promoting the expansion of production. Emin Askerov, general manager of Renera, said, "Currently, in the Russian market, we do not believe that the (battery) production we planned a year ago will not be enough. We are considering a plan to expand this to a maximum of 12 GWh.”It is the first time for a domestic battery manufacturer to set up a local production facility in Russia. Enertech established its subsidiary Renera-Enertech in May and has been pushing to build a battery manufacturing plant. It will also consider establishing separate battery module and pack factories. The plan is to expand the business territory across Europe by expanding its presence in the Russian market.Established in 2001, Enertech specializes in lithium-ion polymer manufacturing and battery pack assembly. As a member of the Battery Industry Association, it has entered not only the domestic market but also Europe, the United States, and Russia. In 2014, it drew attention for developing a high-capacity battery that secured longevity and safety by using high-density high-density materials for the anode and cathode. The developed product was supplied to LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI.[www.theguru.co.kr/news/article.html?no=25587]admin
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Enertech to apply 'silicone anode material' for the first time to electric bike batteries
Enertech International and Enervate, a battery-based startup in the United States, are pushing to install a battery based on a silicon anode material in electric motorbikes. Silicon anode material is considered as a new next-generation battery material that speeds up battery charging and increases energy capacity. Enertech plans to supply batteries with silicon anode materials from next year.According to the industry on the 14th, Enertech International plans to supply batteries with silicon anode material to Italian motorbike makers next year.Silicon anode material shortens battery charging time and increases energy density. It is attracting attention as a next-generation battery material because its energy density is 10 times higher than that of existing graphite-based anode materials. According to the industry, the silicon anode material market is expected to grow to 5.5 trillion won in 2025.The silicon anode material is supplied by Enervate of the US, and the battery is manufactured by Enertech. Enertech plans to apply Enervate silicon anode material to high-nickel 'NCM (nickel, cobalt, manganese)' batteries to be installed in electric bikes scheduled to be released in the second half of next year.An Enertech official said, "Battery with a silicon anode material will be able to charge as fast as the refueling time of an internal combustion engine vehicle and realize high energy density."This is the first time that Enertech has applied a silicon anode material to an NCM battery. Although silicon anode material enhances battery performance, it is known to be supplied to the premium electric motor market because it can increase the battery manufacturing cost.Enertech plans to expand the application of silicon anode material to premium electric vehicles as well as electric bikes. LG Energy Solutions applied silicon anode material to the premium electric vehicle brand Taycan, which was first launched by Porsche in 2019.Deok-geun Oh, CEO of Enertech, said, "We will speed up battery development to meet customer needs by combining Enertech's NCM battery manufacturing technology and Enervate's silicon anode material technology."Enervate CEO Robert Lango said, "Silicone anode material will be able to improve battery fast charging and energy density."[www.etnews.com/20210614000102]admin