- ProLogium launched a giga-level demonstration line in Taiwan, producing up to 2 GWh of Lithium Ceramic Batteries.
- The gigafactory in Dunkirk will supply over 500,000 cars per year.
- The French government will subsidize ProLogium under the 'France 2030' plan.
- Arkema will supply Kynar® PVDF and other advanced materials for the batteries.
Collaboration and R&D Expansion
Arkema and ProLogium have deepened their collaboration, which began in 2010, by exchanging a letter of intent in Paris. This partnership will accelerate with ProLogium's plan to establish an advanced R&D laboratory in France, home to Arkema’s Battery Center of Excellence. The focus is on developing more efficient, safer, and sustainable batteries.
Gigafactory Plans
ProLogium recently launched its first giga-level demonstration line in Taiwan, capable of producing up to 2 gigawatt hours of Lithium Ceramic Batteries, enough to equip up to 26,000 cars per year. The next step is to build a gigafactory in Dunkirk, France, which will supply over 500,000 cars annually.
Government Support
The French government has committed to granting ProLogium a subsidy as part of its “France 2030” plan. This support underscores the strategic importance of the project for the country's industrial and technological future.
Material Supply and Focus
Arkema, a key supplier of PVDF for advanced lithium-ion batteries, will focus on providing Kynar® PVDF grades and other high-performance materials tailored for ProLogium’s next-generation Lithium Ceramic Batteries. The collaboration also includes plans to leverage Arkema’s extensive suite of inside-the-cell technologies.
Strategic Investments
This collaboration, along with Arkema’s recent investments in start-ups Tiamat and Proionic, will further strengthen Arkema’s position as a key player in high-end solutions for next-generation batteries.
