Samsung SDI prismatic ESS battery supply — multi-GWh deal from StarPlus Energy plant in Kokomo, Indiana
4-year ESS battery supply contract (2026-2029) worth ~$1B (1.5 trillion won). Cells produced at StarPlus Energy JV plant in Kokomo, IN (Samsung SDI / Stellantis). Initially NCA chemistry, transitioning to LFP. Buyer is an undisclosed US energy firm.
$1.00B
Deal Value
BESS
Technology
IN
Location
Deal Details
- Deal Type
- Other
- Seller / Sponsor
- Samsung SDI
- Buyer / Financier
- Undisclosed US energy firm
- Offtaker
- Undisclosed US energy firm
- Deal Value
- $1B
- Stage
- Development
- ISO/RTO
- MISO
- Source
- Korea Herald
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