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Right now I take a look at the place funding for Verkor’s gigafactory is coming from. I even have some ideas on developer portals, 3D-printed prefabs and fast supply. — Anna
The way forward for batteries
French battery maker Verkor secured greater than €2 billion (round $2.1 billion) to construct its Dunkirk gigafactory, which is ready to be operational by 2025, with an preliminary manufacturing capability of 16 GWh/12 months.
There’s lots to be mentioned about gigafactories, the way forward for batteries and the inexperienced transition. As an example, that demand isn’t on account of simply EVs. Or how recycling would possibly look. However what struck me essentially the most about Verkor’s announcement is the place its funding is coming from.