Sila Opens First Large-Scale Silicon Anode Plant in Washington
Sila, a leading innovator in advanced battery materials, has inaugurated its first large-scale silicon anode manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, Washington. The facility, powered by clean hydropower, will produce Titan Silicon, a revolutionary product that significantly improves energy density and charging speeds in lithium-ion batteries.
The Moses Lake plant, spanning over 600,000 square feet on a 160-acre property, is designed to serve EV manufacturers and other battery-powered applications. It sources clean energy from the Columbia River and was built with integrated safety, environmental controls, and automotive-grade quality systems for consistent production.
The facility will initially produce Titan Silicon, Sila's silicon-carbon anode material designed to replace graphite in lithium-ion batteries. This material enables up to a 20 percent energy density improvement compared to leading graphite-based cells and supports two times faster charging speeds. The plant was engineered to support an initial capacity of two to five gigawatt-hours (GWh), with design flexibility for future expansion up to 250 GWh within five years.
Gene Berdichevsky, CEO and co-founder of Sila, announced the opening of the new plant. The Moses Lake facility marks a significant milestone in Sila's mission to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and other battery-powered applications by improving battery technology. With its innovative Titan Silicon product and commitment to clean energy, Sila is poised to make a substantial impact on the battery industry.
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