Talga Group Ltd announced the opening its new Battery Centre of Excellence in Cambridge in the UK, a substantial expansion of Talga’s UK R&D facilities, which were first established in 2016.
The centre, which will focus on battery material innovations, development, and characterisation, will complement Talga’s current facilities in Sweden (Talnode®-C EV certification production and battery quality control labs) and Germany (processing technology scale-up and graphene production).
According to Talga, the centre expands its ability to produce Talnode® battery materials, such as next-generation silicon and solid-state anodes, and performance-enhancing conductive additives for cathodes. This research intends to broaden Talga’s product line by including developing energy storage materials and future-scope technologies. Furthermore, the centre houses Talga’s R&D operations for material recycling and repurposing.
Talga Managing Director Mark Thompson said while Talga commercialises its world-class battery anode products, the company wants to speed the development of next-generation battery technology materials.
“Our new UK Centre of Excellence provides a strategic edge in material innovation for future growth, while complementing our other European facilities and increasing operational efficiency. The Cambridge location provides access to the latest thinking and cutting-edge technology to develop the battery materials of the future,” Thompson stated.
The Centre of Excellence is an essential aspect of Talga’s goal to become a worldwide leader in the battery supply chain, as well as its purpose to enable the most sustainable batteries and consumer products on the planet.
The centre currently employs ten people, including electrochemists, chemical engineers, and materials scientists, and there is an opportunity for growth. Talga’s presence in Cambridge also enables access to the UK Government’s many innovation award programs.
