Anthro Energy has been awarded a $5.5 million grant through the California Energy Commission’s PowerForward: ZEV Battery Manufacturing program, administered by CALSTART, to establish domestic production of advanced electrolytes and lithium-ion battery cells in Alameda. The funding supports the company’s California Production of Advanced Batteries for Zero Emission Vehicles (CPAB-ZEV) project, which is scheduled to begin operations by 2026.
Launched on April 5, 2024, the competitive PowerForward initiative has set aside $35 million in total to bolster in-state manufacturing capacity for batteries and related components that underpin the shift to zero-emission vehicles. Anthro Energy plans to retrofit its Alameda headquarters to produce more than 100 MWh of its proprietary Anthro Proteus™ electrolyte and over 10 MWh of lithium-ion battery cells each year. These outputs will serve a range of end markets, including consumer electronics, defense applications, and electric vehicles.
“The PowerForward grant empowers Anthro Energy to turn our vision for advanced battery manufacturing into reality here in California,” said David Mackanic, CEO & Founder, Anthro Energy. “Through the CPAB-ZEV project, we will continue to establish domestic production of our injectable phase change electrolytes and high-performance lithium-ion battery cells, creating skilled jobs in Alameda and delivering technology that makes zero-emission vehicles safer, more efficient, and more accessible. This is a critical step toward building a resilient U.S. battery supply chain and revolutionizing the energy storage industry.”
At full capacity, the CPAB-ZEV facility is expected to generate significant economic benefits locally, supporting California’s broader climate and transportation goals by accelerating the transition to clean, sustainable mobility. The project also reinforces the state’s leadership in clean energy innovation and manufacturing.
Anthro Energy, which announced its new Alameda headquarters in August 2025, is a Stanford University spin-out specializing in advanced polymer electrolytes designed to improve the safety, performance, and flexibility of lithium-ion batteries. The company’s Anthro Proteus™ platform targets applications across consumer electronics, transportation, defense, and other sectors, with a commitment to fostering a safer, more sustainable energy future.
Source: PRWeb
