ProLogium, an energy company specializing in the R&D and manufacturing of next-generation EV solid-state battery solutions, has selected France as the location for its first large-scale solid-state battery manufacturing plant outside Asia. The European Commission approved a grant to support ProLogium’s scale-up project in Europe, highlighting ProLogium’s contribution to the European Green Deal and EU battery strategy.
The grant from the French government, approved by the European Commission under the European framework for state aid for research, development and innovation (RDIF), will serve as a robust backing for ProLogium’s project in researching and developing a new generation of batteries for electric vehicles and to set up a 48 GWh gigafactory in Dunkirk, France. This substantial investment amounts to a total of €5.2 billion ($5.8 billion). ProLogium will receive the grant according to different milestones until 2029. The company is slated to share the technical results gained through the project and collaborate with local industry, academia and customers based on FRAND (Fair, Reasonable and Non-discriminatory) conditions and mutual benefits.
The company said support of its European manufacturing site will not only supply the European automotive industry with advanced batteries manufactured using decarbonized energy but will also play a pivotal role in the French government’s green reindustrialization strategy.
“The team at ProLogium is thrilled to receive this good news from the European Commission. Over the course of an extensive year-long review, our expansion plan, technology and manufacturing capabilities underwent strict scrutiny by experts. The approval of this substantial grant is a testament of ProLogium’s potential contribution to achieving net zero in France and Europe, as well as the value of our innovative solutions,” said Vincent Yang, founder and CEO of ProLogium. “This grant will serve as a powerful financial backing for ProLogium’s Gigafactory project, empowering us to make steady progress in Dunkirk towards our goal: implementing local supply and manufacturing for European OEM customers.”
The next step for ProLogium is the launch of the public consultation process under the aegis of the CNDP, which will begin in September 2023. Construction of the Gigafactory is set to begin in the second half of 2024, with production estimated to start by the end of 2026. ProLogium is actively scouting locations for its R&D center. As part of its expansion, ProLogium will initiate the recruitment process, seeking professionals to spearhead these projects.
