Grand Opening of Shelbyville’s Cutting-Edge Battery Facility
Slice of Manufacturing Team
12/03/2024
Key Highlights:
- $712 million investment creating 1,572 high-tech jobs in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
- Facility to produce utility-scale modular battery energy storage systems.
- Initial 3 GWh production capacity, scaling to 6 GWh annually.
- Features on-site R&D lab for ongoing innovation and collaboration.
- Supports U.S. clean energy goals with cutting-edge technology.
Source: Direct
Quotes
“ “We are proud to be a part of the growing energy technology transformation across the U.S., and we are thrilled to announce our investment in a new, state-of-the-art industrial battery cell, module, and packaging plant in Shelbyville, Kentucky that will employ over 1,500 Kentuckians.” ”
Colin Parkin, President at e-STORAGE
Our Take:
The grand opening of e-STORAGE’s Shelbyville manufacturing facility is a landmark development for both the local and national energy landscape. This project not only cements Kentucky’s pivotal role in the U.S. energy storage sector but also exemplifies how substantial investments in clean energy infrastructure can drive economic growth while advancing sustainability. With its cutting-edge R&D lab, significant production capacity, and focus on American-made solutions, this facility positions e-STORAGE as a key player in the renewable energy revolution.
