Abundant Water Supply for Battery Manufacturing
Battery Manufacturing in our region made significant advancements when General Motors and LG Chem teamed up to establish a battery cell assembly plant in Northeast Ohio about 40 miles from our county. It will create more than 1,100 new jobs and pave the way toward an all-electric future.
These two leaders in battery science will develop and produce advanced battery technologies to reduce battery costs to industry-leading levels. This also positions our region as a major hub for technology and electric vehicle manufacturing. Ohio ranks 7th nationally for employment in general battery manufacturing.
Our abundant water resources are critical for this water-intensive industry that uses water for multiple stages in the manufacturing process, including preparing reactive materials and electrolytes, charging electrodes, removing impurities and washing finished cells.
In addition, a strong wastewater treatment system is needed for the many processes within the battery manufacturing plants, including formation area washdown, plate curing, product rinsing, cooling, equipment washing and more.
The battery market is projected to be worth $100 billion by 2025. By 2040, batteries storing solar power for businesses and households will account for 57 percent of the world’s energy storage capacity.
Our nearby research and academic institutions, such as Case Western Reserve University and NASA Glenn Research Center, offer expertise and talent for this growing industry.
Let’s connect today to talk about how our water resources and sustainable water solutions can benefit your business.