LiCAP Technologies has achieved a key manufacturing milestone with the successful development, installation and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) of its 300MWh roll-to-roll dry electrode production line, backed by California Energy Commission (CEC) funding.
This large-scale deployment signals a shift from laboratory innovation to industrial production, addressing a common bottleneck in battery technology commercialisation. The cathode production line (LRPL) marks a critical advance in bolstering US-based clean energy manufacturing.
This month, LiCAP rolled out over 500m of freestanding cathode film using its proprietary Activated Dry Electrode process – free of toxic solvents and drying stages. This approach improves energy density, cuts costs, and significantly reduces environmental impact.
“This milestone represents not just technical progress, but a clear demonstration of how public-private collaboration can accelerate the commercialisation of breakthrough clean energy technologies,” said Dr Linda Zhong, founder and CEO of LiCAP Technologies. “We are deeply grateful for the CEC’s support and shared commitment to building a resilient, US-based battery supply chain.”
Designed under a CEC-funded innovation programme, the dry electrode production line supports various chemistries – including lithium-ion, solid-state and sodium-ion – while aligning with California’s sustainability and emissions targets.
LiCAP plans to begin sample deliveries from the new line in August 2025, scaling up to meet surging demand for next-generation battery materials.
