Overview

• LG Energy Solution will unveil what it says is the first U.S.-made prismatic LFP cell at RE+2025 in Las Vegas.
• LG reports more than 50 GWh in ESS orders and targets 17 GWh of annual capacity by year-end, rising to 30 GWh next year as its Michigan lines shift from EV batteries.
• Samsung SDI will introduce the Samsung Battery Box 1.7 with about 17% higher energy density than the SBB 1.5 and present an SBB 2.0 prototype using LFP cells.
• Samsung SDI is converting part of its Indiana joint venture with Stellantis from EV to ESS cells, with the transition due in October and mass production slated for later this year.
• Both firms highlight U.S.-made batteries eligible for IRA incentives and emphasize safety features, including North American certification compliance and Samsung SDI’s Enhanced Direct Injection fire-suppression technology.