Freyr Battery, a developer of clean, battery cell production capacity, entered into agreement with UK-based Mpac Group for automated casting and unit cell assembly equipment for its planned battery cell production facilities in Norway.
Freyr said the process of casting and unit assembly is “the heart of the battery production facility and a vital step in terms of battery cell quality”. Mpac has collaborated with Freyr on automated solutions for the company’s Customer Qualification Plant – which is a demonstration production line. The two companies will now transfer this knowledge to Freyr’s planned Giga Arctic facility.
“Mpac has a proven track record in delivering complex industrial machinery, and after careful assessment, we believe that they have the best technical solution for our Giga Arctic project,” says Einar Kilde, Freyr’s EVP of Project Execution.
Mpac is a pre-qualified vendor of 24M Technologies, the maker of the 24M SemiSolid production platform which enables lower cost and more sustainable lithium-ion battery production.
Freyr’s agreement with Mpac is for three years, with an optional extension.
“As part of the strategic frame agreement with Mpac, Freyr is well-positioned in terms of capacity for our future Gigafactories, as we have yet another experienced and knowledgeable partner to work with on the technical development. This is a strong sign that we have the right partners by our side as we move fast towards battery cell production,” said Kilde.
With the agreement with Mpac in place, Freyr has now completed agreements with key equipment suppliers for its CQP and Giga Arctic projects, including previously announced agreements with Hana Technology and NTE process.
Freyr plans to develop up to 43 GWh of battery cell production capacity by 2025 to position itself as one of Europe’s largest battery cell suppliers. The facilities will be located in the Mo i Rana industrial complex in Northern Norway.
Photo: Einar Kilde and Tony Steels signing their co-operation agreement
