FAQ: UNIGRID's 10x Production Capacity Growth Through Foundry Partnerships
Summary
What is UNIGRID and what does it do?
UNIGRID is an ultra-safe sodium-ion battery company that delivers sustainable, safety-tested sodium-ion batteries for motive power and stationary storage industries, eliminating fire risks during use, transportation, or long-term storage.
How has UNIGRID grown its production capacity?
UNIGRID has expanded its foundry subscriptions to grow production capacity 10x, reaching 100 MWh/year in 2025, and projects another 10x growth to 1 GWh/year in 2026 through additional foundry partnerships.
Why is UNIGRID’s approach to manufacturing different from other battery companies?
While most battery companies raise large capital to build new manufacturing facilities, UNIGRID leverages existing battery foundries to immediately deliver safe sodium-ion products globally without the need for massive infrastructure investment.
What are the key advantages of UNIGRID’s sodium-ion batteries?
UNIGRID’s batteries avoid critical materials, perform well in extreme temperatures, reduce fire hazards, eliminate fire propagation risks, and can be used without thermal management in living and working spaces.
What safety certifications has UNIGRID achieved?
UNIGRID has earned UN 38.3 and UL 9540A certifications, meeting internationally recognized safety standards for transport and deployment of their batteries.
What types of customers has UNIGRID signed contracts with?
UNIGRID has signed offtake contracts with customers worldwide for 12V Starter batteries and behind-the-meter storage batteries, serving various energy storage applications.
What recent funding and recognition has UNIGRID received?
UNIGRID received a $2.9 million California Energy Commission RAMP grant to build a 12,000 sq. ft. pilot facility in Sorrento Valley and was named one of the top 50 companies on the 2025 San Diego Business Impact Awards list.
Who founded UNIGRID and when was it established?
UNIGRID was founded in 2021 as a University of California, San Diego spin-off company by Dr. Darren H. S. Tan (CEO and co-founder) and Dr. Erik A. Wu, based on groundbreaking Ph.D. research work.
How can I learn more about UNIGRID or order samples?
Visit UNIGRID’s website to learn more about their technology and order samples through their online form.
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