REC Silicon, a leading manufacturer of silicon materials, and Sila Nanotechnologies, a pioneer in next-generation battery technology, have entered into a significant multi-year supply agreement. This partnership marks REC’s first commercial agreement for silane in the electric vehicle (EV) battery market and secures a domestic supply of this critical material for Sila’s innovative Titanium Silicon anode production.
The agreement, which extends through 2031, will provide Sila with high-quality, U.S.-produced silane, which is essential for the manufacture of its nanocomposite silicon anode material. This collaboration supports Sila’s commitment to supply Titanium Silicon to customers including Mercedes-Benz and Panasonic, as well as other undisclosed automotive companies.
Gene Berdichevsky, co-founder and CEO of Sila, emphasized the importance of this agreement in securing raw materials for long-term production and its role in supporting U.S. manufacturing leadership in clean energy. Kurt Levens, CEO of REC Silicon, noted the growing demand for high-purity silicon materials in the clean energy sector and expressed confidence in the partnership’s potential to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles.
This strategic alliance underscores the growing importance of securing domestic supply chains for critical materials in the rapidly expanding EV and clean energy industries. By ensuring a stable supply of silane, a key component in advanced battery materials, this partnership aims to improve the performance and production of next-generation EV batteries, potentially driving innovation and growth in the U.S. clean energy sector.
Source: BusinessWire
