Impact Clean Power Technology (ICPT), a Polish battery system manufacturer, has entered into an agreement with LG Energy Solution (LGES) to procure battery modules featuring NCM cells for electric buses. The approximately 200,000 battery modules will be produced by LGES at its facility in Wroclaw, Poland, and will be delivered to ICPT within the country.
The three-year agreement signifies a strategic move by ICPT, with the battery modules destined for its production facility, GigafactoryX, located in Pruszkow near Warsaw. At this facility, the modules will be assembled into battery packs and systems for use in electric buses. The delivery timeline for this substantial order has not been specified in the available information.
According to LG Energy Solution, the volume of battery modules ordered is anticipated to support the production of nearly 3,000 large electric commercial vehicles. Solaris, a Polish company, is identified as one of the early recipients of these batteries, as ICPT recently extended its supply contract with Solaris until 2027.
While the specifics of the deal, including the financial details, are undisclosed, LG Energy Solution underscores its preference for NCM chemistry due to its ability to provide higher energy density, resulting in extended range and improved durability. This choice is positioned as a distinction from LFP batteries, considered a cost-effective and robust alternative in the commercial vehicle segment.
Bartek Kras, Vice President of ICPT, expresses optimism about the collaboration, stating, “Our partnership with LG Energy Solution will strengthen our leading battery offering in the bus market.” He emphasizes the significance of delivering high-quality solutions to meet the demands of the market.
Seungtaek Hong, Head of Advanced Automotive Battery OTS Marketing at LG Energy Solution, sees the collaboration as an opportunity to introduce their battery technology to the rapidly growing European commercial vehicle market. The Wroclaw plant, described by LG Energy Solution as the largest battery production facility in Europe, is expected to contribute to building a robust supply chain in the region and supporting the transition to sustainable mobility.
