Pomega Energy Storage Technology Invests in RTW South Carolina

Pomega Energy Storage Technologies is adding its first US battery factory in Right to Work Colleton County, South Carolina. In order to accomplish this, the Kontrolmatik Technologies subsidiary is investing $279 million toward the project. They also plan to create 575 new jobs. So this is exciting news for the economy!

From Area Development Magazine:

“We hope that this investment, the first of more to follow, will make notable contributions to the efforts in establishing a domestic manufacturing capacity in the USA for lithium ion batteries.†[…]

“South Carolina is proud to welcome Pomega Energy Storage Technologies to Colleton County. […] Our state is committed to growing its innovative, high-tech and advanced manufacturing footprint, as our people and existing supplier network consistently produce world-class products. The lithium-ion battery cells and BESS products produced by Pomega Energy Storage Technologies have the potential to change the energy industry around the country, and South Carolina is proud to play a role.†[…]

“SouthernCarolina Alliance congratulates Pomega Energy Storage Technologies on choosing Colleton County for their manufacturing location, and we congratulate Colleton County on the announcement of 575 new jobs. We appreciate Pomega Energy Storage Technologies’ commitment to our workforce and our communities, and we look forward to supporting their operations and success.â€

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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