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Production begins at NextStar Energy

Battery module production is officially underway at the NextStar Energy facility in Windsor.

The company announced the start of production on Tuesday.

“We are thrilled to begin battery module production at NextStar Energy, which is a pivotal landmark for our operations,” said Danies Lee, CEO of NextStar Energy. “This successful launch is a reflection of our team’s expertise and dedication to innovating world-class energy solutions right here in Windsor.”

Battery module production includes several battery cells that are encased in a single module. The modules are then grouped together in a battery pack that powers electric vehicles.

To date, 450 of the projected 2,500 local jobs have already been filled.

Construction continues on the final stage of operations which will be cell manufacturing. That is scheduled to begin in 2025.

Since construction began in 2022 over 7,500 trades people have completed nearly 5.7 construction hours at the facility.

Upon completion NextStar Energy facilities will be capable of building an annual production capacity of 49.5 gigawatt-hours, enough to power 450,000 vehicles per year.

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