Sila, a leading battery materials company, has commenced the commissioning phase of its first auto-scale manufacturing facility in Moses Lake, Washington. This significant step marks an important milestone in the plant’s construction and start-up process, with the facility expected to become fully operational in 2025.
The commissioning phase involves verifying that all systems and components are functioning correctly to ensure smooth operations. This process includes full mechanical completion, systems integration, equipment verification, and thorough safety and compliance reviews. Sila aims to transition from commissioning to material production in the latter half of 2025, adhering to the established timeline.
Once operational, the Sila Moses Lake plant will produce Titan Silicon, Sila’s innovative silicon anode technology. Titan Silicon is designed to meet the capacity demands of various automotive customers and supports a growing pipeline of consumer electronics and technology products. As the demand for enhanced battery performance increases across sectors such as electric vehicles, wearable devices, drones, and robotics, Sila’s facility will play a crucial role in providing a domestic supply of essential materials for lithium-ion batteries. This initiative is expected to reduce the United States’ dependence on foreign supply chains.
“America has always led the world in innovation, but we’ve often fallen short when it comes to manufacturing that innovation at scale. Sila aims to change that,” said Gene Berdichevsky, Co-founder and CEO of Sila. “This milestone is proof that we can take cutting-edge technology and turn it into reality. It’s a tremendous accomplishment for the team, and more importantly, it strengthens our path toward greater energy independence.”
Titan Silicon, introduced to the market in 2021, offers up to a 20-25% increase in energy density compared to the best-performing graphite cells. This advancement allows automakers, consumer OEMs, and industrial equipment manufacturers to achieve superior product performance, including extended vehicle range, longer product runtime, and faster charging speeds. Future developments aim to further enhance energy density by up to 40%, reduce recharge times to under 10 minutes, and lower the cost per kilowatt-hour of batteries.
Founded in 2011, Sila is dedicated to advancing battery technology to support the global transition to clean energy. The company has attracted significant investment from prominent financial backers, including 8VC, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, among others, to scale its operations at the Moses Lake facility.
Source: Sila
