Saft is a France-based designer and manufacturer of advanced batteries and energy storage systems, operating globally as a subsidiary of TotalEnergies (acquired in 2016). The company develops and produces cells, modules, and complete systems for demanding industrial and infrastructure applications.
Its portfolio spans lithium-ion technologies for stationary energy storage, renewable integration, grid stability, and industrial backup, as well as nickel-cadmium and primary lithium batteries used in sectors such as rail, aviation, space, defense, oil and gas, and telecommunications. Saft provides containerized battery energy storage solutions for utility-scale projects in addition to tailored systems for critical power and transport. The company supports the full lifecycle from R&D and cell manufacturing to system integration and services, with a focus on performance, safety, and reliability in harsh or mission-critical environments.
chemXplore tracks 5 projects involving Saft.
Saft's role on them: EPCI, Technology licensor, and Technology / equipment supplier.
Inspector robot conducts autonomous hazardous-site inspections with LiDAR and thermal imaging. A heavy-duty operator robot to lift, grip and turn valves in extreme temperatures — operational 2026.
FID taken and financing secured for Kazakhstan wind+BESS project; $1.2B investment (75% external). 25‑yr PPA; ~100 TWh over 25 yrs to power ~1M people. Partners: 60/20/20; Saft supplies BESS.
TotalEnergies sells 50% stake in 11 battery projects to AllianzGI, investing €500M in Germany's energy infrastructure, operational by 2028, enhancing grid resilience and renewable support.
A new 25 MW, 75 MWh battery storage project in Feluy will boost Belgium's storage capacity to 50 MW, 150 MWh, aiding grid resilience and renewable energy growth. Completion expected by end of 2025.
The 25 MW, 75 MWh battery project at Antwerp refinery will stabilize the grid, support renewable energy integration, and enhance TotalEnergies' presence in Belgium's electricity value chain.
The new 61 MW battery storage site in Dunkirk stabilizes the grid, supports renewable energy, and ensures electricity supply during peak periods.
The Grandpuits site will convert biomass to biofuels, produce bioplastics, recycle plastic waste, and generate solar power, aiming for net-zero emissions and no layoffs by 2024.
Grandpuits will convert biomass to biofuels, produce PLA bioplastics, recycle plastic waste, and build solar plants, creating jobs and supporting carbon neutrality goals.
