TDK Corp. plans to mass-produce advanced silicon-anode batteries with 15% higher energy density in 2025, addressing rising AI-powered device demands. These batteries enable faster EV charging and enhanced smartphone performance.

Honor’s Magic 7 Pro smartphone features a silicon-carbon battery with a capacity of up to 5,850mAh, enhancing performance and longevity. This advancement, powered by Group14’s SCC55™ silicon battery material, enables faster charging and longer-lasting batteries, meeting the growing demands of AI-enabled devices.

Group14 CEO Rick Luebbe anticipates rapid growth in silicon anode markets, independent of ex-China graphite supply chains.

AI’s growing energy demands provide an opportunity for next-gen battery makers like Group14, whose silicon-anode technology powers Honor’s AI-driven Magic 7 Pro. While EV adoption lags, AI data centers and smartphones offer medium-term growth for batteries, addressing the need for high-capacity, energy-efficient solutions in AI-heavy applications.

Silicon-anode batteries are advancing faster than solid-state alternatives in the EV sector, offering higher energy density and quicker charging. Companies like Group14 Technologies are leading this progress, with their silicon-carbon composite SCC55 enabling 50% more energy density than traditional graphite anodes.

Advancements in battery technology, including solid-state batteries and high-silicon anodes, are set to revolutionize EVs by enhancing energy density.

The leading manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials. Their SCC55 technology replaces traditional graphite in lithium-ion batteries, enhancing energy density and performance. Serving over 100 customers globally, Group14 is driving the transition to silicon batteries, aiming to revolutionize energy storage across various applications.

The JV facility was designed and built using Group14’s modular manufacturing technology. The factory has an initial annual production capacity of 2,000 tons, equivalent to 10 GWh and enough to power 100,000-250,000 EVs per year

The U.S. Department of Energy is set to allocate $3 billion to 25 projects in the battery manufacturing sector. These projects aim to boost domestic production of advanced batteries and battery materials.