LiCAP Technologies has completed installation and testing of a 300 MWh roll‑to‑roll dry electrode production line at its Sacramento facility, supported by funding from the California Energy Commission (CEC). The company began producing customer samples this month, targeting cell manufacturers seeking cleaner and more efficient battery production methods.
The production line uses LiCAP’s proprietary Activated Dry Electrode process to produce free‑standing cathode films without toxic solvents, avoiding energy‑intensive drying and solvent recovery steps common in slurry‑based electrode manufacturing. In July, the company produced its first cathode roll exceeding 500 metres in length. The process, developed with engineering partner Dürr and later joined by Cellforce, Siemens, and BW Papersystems, supports lithium‑ion, solid‑state, and sodium‑ion batteries.
“This milestone represents not just technical progress, but a clear demonstration of how public‑private collaboration can accelerate the commercialisation of breakthrough clean energy technologies,” said Dr Linda Zhong, founder and CEO of LiCAP Technologies. She added that the project underscores the value of building a resilient U.S. battery supply chain.
Cammy Peterson, deputy director of energy systems, innovation, and strategy at the CEC, said the initiative highlights how investment in domestic technology can advance California’s clean energy targets while strengthening the economy. The company said the new line is scalable for industrial volumes and offers higher energy density, lower cost per kilowatt‑hour, and reduced environmental impact, factors seen as crucial as EV production ramps up.