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At this time I have 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/yr.
There’s rather a lot to be mentioned about gigafactories, the way forward for batteries and the inexperienced transition. For example, that demand isn’t as a consequence of simply EVs. Or how recycling may look. However what struck me probably the most about Verkor’s announcement is the place its funding is coming from.