Construction of the NextStar Energy plant is now complete.
The company announced that they received an occupancy permit marking the end of construction phase.
"This achievement is the direct result of a shared vision, effective partnership, and incredible hard work of everyone involved,” said Danies Lee, CEO of NextStar Energy. “As we transition from construction to operations, I am deeply grateful for the collaboration between our partner companies LG Energy Solution and Stellantis, our construction partner Alberici-Barton Malow, the City of Windsor, the provincial and federal governments, and all who have supported our project to be completed safely and on schedule.”
Production is expected to start later this year. To date, 950 full-time employees have been hired. The company has committed to creating 2,500 local jobs.
There are 11 buildings on the site of the battery plant. Two main manufacturing facilities and nine support buildings.
