Sweden’s Enerpoly has begun commissioning in the world’s first large-scale zinc-ion factory in Stockholm with production set to kick off in 2025, according to a press release. The facility’s full production capacity of 100 MWh is expected to be reached in 2026.

What we know about the factory: The Enerpoly Production Innovation Center will use dry electrode manufacturing equipment to run an end-to-end battery production line for use in large scale storage and backup power.

Why is this significant? Zinc-ion is touted as a better battery storage option than lithium-ion due to its non-flammable properties which reduce fire hazards, according to New Atlas. Zinc is also less expensive, more abundant and has a larger temperature threshold making its batteries easier to maintain, while causing less environmental damage. Zinc-ion batteries last much longer than lithium-ion at reaching 20 years life expectancy, compared to lithium’s 12 years. While zinc-ion batteries are promising they still fall short on energy density in comparison to lithium-ion batteries.

Hygreen allocates USD 2.2 bn for Spanish green hydrogen: Chinese electrolyzer producer Hygreen is set to invest EUR 2 bn (USD 2.21 bn) in green Hydrogen projects in Andalusia, Reuters reports. The money will go towards building an electrolyzer plant with a capacity of up to 5 GW depending on demand to manufacture 5 MW electrolyzers, and green hydrogen production plants. Andalusia is a burgeoning green hydrogen leader in Europe, with its wind and solar power potential offering an advantage to power the projects.

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