The US Department of Defense has been scouting for better batteries to power the electrified soldier of the future. They have tapped new silicon technology to deliver lighter weight and longer lifespan. Leaving nothing to chance, the DOD also just put down $10 million to help secure a domestic supply chain for silicon-based energy storage.
Onshoring & Scaling Up Silicon Energy Storage Technology
The energy storage firm NanoGraf is the winner of the $10 million, 18-month contract. The money is earmarked for the construction of a new factory in Chicago. Once in operation, it will be the first high-volume manufacturing facility of its kind in the US.
NanoGraf is aiming for an initial output of 35 US tons per year of silicon oxide for battery anodes towards a goal of 1,000 tons per year when fully scaled up.
NanoGraf anticipates that its material will cost about the same as graphite,…
Silicon Energy Storage Gets $10 Million Love Letter From US DOD
