Singaporean lithium-ion battery manufacturer, Durapower Holdings, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Suzhou Durapower Technology Co Ltd has just broken ground for its new battery manufacturing factory in Suzhou, China. Mr Peter Tan Hai Chuan, Singapore Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China was the Guest-of-Honour at the Groundbreaking Ceremony.
The new factory will have an area size of 32,500 square meters, featuring three production lines and an R&D center, all spread across four floors, and is expected to be fully operational by the second quarter of 2025. Upon reaching full capacity utilisation, the new factory is projected to generate 2.0 GWh per annum, which is double the production output of Durapower’s existing factory.
The innovative, high power, lightweight, globally certified cutting-edge batteries that will be manufactured in the new factory will power many types of products, including e-mobility applications, specialty platforms, marine vessels, and stationary energy storage systems. It will also feature fully automated intelligent production lines that will increase production efficiency by more than 50%. This expansion not only positions Durapower as a key player in the region, but also underscores its dedication to meeting the evolving demands of its customers in China and other markets.
“I am pleased that our new Suzhou factory is starting the construction process and on track with our growth plans,” said Mr Kelvin Lim, Chief Executive Officer of Durapower Group commented. “When completed, it will greatly boost our product development and production capabilities and will be a testament to the strong growth opportunities in the region. In addition, this factory’s use of various ESG practices and initiatives further showcases Durapower’s commitment to sustainability, a circular economy, and a carbon neutral future, and will serve as a template for our other facilities to emulate and improve upon.”
The innovative, high power, lightweight, globally certified cutting-edge batteries that will be manufactured in the new factory will power many types of products, including e-mobility applications, specialty platforms, marine vessels, and stationary energy storage systems. In addition to the existing steam power supply, the new factory will also incorporate solar panels on the roof top, with an annual output of 500 MWh. The use of clean energy is part of Durapower’s green agenda towards a sustainable and carbon neutral future.
