Update: GOP Officials Tour BAM-2 Factory, Discuss Job Creation

Following a visit from the U.S. Department of Energy, Group14 welcomed more officials to Group14’s BAM-2 factory site in Moses Lake.

In April, Group14 hosted Washington State GOP elected officials to BAM-2 for a tour and discussion on silicon battery technology, job creation, growth opportunities, and reducing reliance on non-domestic materials in battery production. Meanwhile, significant construction progresses with heavy equipment installation and utility setup, surpassing 350,000 labor hours without any safety incidents. Learn More

WA State Officials Discuss Growth, Opportunities in Moses Lake

Group14 welcomed Washington State Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA 4th District), Senator Judy Warnick (R), and Representative Alex Ybarra (R) from Washington State to BAM-2 in Moses Lake. Beginning with a tour of our advanced battery materials factory under construction, Group14 CEO Rick Luebbe and BAM-2 Plant Manager Don Kersey shared insights on how Group14 is positioned to support the growth of domestic manufacturing, strengthen the battery supply chain, and create new job opportunities in Grant County.

CEO Rick Luebbe highlighted Group14’s breakthrough SCC55? technology manufactured at its first commercial factory in Woodinville, which can enable charging in 10 minutes or less in any application from electric vehicles, to consumer electronics, to aviation. SCC55? offers five times more energy density than graphite, extending battery life by up to 50 percent.

During the tour, Representative Newhouse emphasized the importance of dependable and affordable EV systems, addressing consumer concerns about battery performance and reliability.

Major Equipment Set in Place: BAM-2 Update

At our BAM-2 factory site in Moses Lake, WA, our teams are making significant strides toward completing the world's largest advanced silicon battery materials factory.

Building progress highlights:

• Heavy equipment installation continues in the first module.
• Key utility equipment (boiler feedwater tank, industrial wastewater tank, cooling towers) is set up.
• Major equipment packages are installed in the utility building.
• Concrete work for the trailer bay is nearly finished, and internal construction at the operations building is progressing rapidly.

We are proud to announce that we've surpassed 350,000 labor hours at BAM-2 without any recordable safety incidents.

Our commitment to safety and progress remains a driving force. Learn More