LiCAP Technologies has completed development, installation and site acceptance testing of a 300 MWh roll-to-roll cathode production line (LRPL), marking an important step in U.S. battery manufacturing. Supported by funding from the California Energy Commission (CEC), the LRPL is designed to scale LiCAP’s proprietary Activated Dry Electrode® technology, which eliminates toxic solvents and drying steps in electrode production.
On July 10, 2025, LiCAP produced its first free-standing cathode film—over 500 meters in length—on the new line. The solvent-free process aims to deliver higher energy density, lower manufacturing costs and a smaller environmental footprint compared to traditional wet-coating methods. The milestone demonstrates the transition from laboratory innovation to larger-scale manufacturing, addressing a common commercialization bottleneck in advanced battery materials.
“This milestone represents not just technical progress, but a clear demonstration of how public-private collaboration can accelerate the commercialization of breakthrough clean energy technologies,” said Dr. Linda Zhong, Founder and CEO of LiCAP Technologies. “We are deeply grateful for the CEC’s support and shared commitment to building a resilient, U.S.-based battery supply chain.”
Developed under a CEC initiative to drive energy storage innovation, the LRPL is compatible with lithium-ion, solid-state and sodium-ion battery chemistries. By removing solvents and reducing energy-intensive drying, LiCAP’s dry electrode platform supports California’s sustainability and emissions-reduction objectives while strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities.
“The CEC is proud to support pioneering projects like LiCAP’s LRPL that contribute to California’s clean energy goals while advancing sustainable manufacturing practices,” said Cammy Peterson, Deputy Director of Energy Systems, Innovation, and Strategy from the CEC’s Energy Research and Development Division. “Milestones like this underscore the importance of investing in homegrown technologies that strengthen our economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”
LiCAP plans to begin delivering customer samples from the LRPL in August 2025 as it scales production to meet growing demand for next-generation battery materials.
About LiCAP Technologies
LiCAP is a California-based innovator in solvent-free dry electrode manufacturing for ultracapacitors, lithium-ion, solid-state and sodium-ion batteries. The company focuses on enabling high-performance, sustainable energy storage solutions at scale.
About the California Energy Commission
The California Energy Commission is the state’s primary energy policy and planning agency. It invests in energy innovation, promotes energy efficiency, and supports clean energy technology development to reduce emissions and advance sustainability.
Source: Newswire.com
