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Tuesday 31 March 2026
Samsung SDI expands LFP cathode supply chain to target US AI data center ESS market
Samsung SDI is actively expanding its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery material supply chain to capture opportunities in the US energy storage system (ESS) market, driven by growing...
Thursday 26 March 2026
Samsung SDI secures LFP cathode supply to strengthen North American ESS push
Samsung SDI has secured a multi-year supply of LFP cathode materials from L&F, strengthening its North American energy storage system (ESS) strategy and reducing reliance on Chinese...
Tuesday 24 February 2026
South Korean battery leaders ramp up LFP production for North American ESS market
The surge in demand for energy storage systems (ESS) in North America is fueling a competitive push among South Korea's three leading battery manufacturers—LG Energy Solution...
Wednesday 4 February 2026
Samsung SDI posts heavy loss in 2025, pins recovery hopes on energy storage
Samsung SDI, one of South Korea's three major battery makers, posted a steep operating loss in 2025 as the global market for electric vehicle batteries slumped. The company reported...
Sunday 16 November 2025
Samsung and LG discuss future mobility with Mercedes-Benz

Top executives from Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics held separate high-level meetings in Seoul with Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius,...

Tuesday 11 November 2025
South Korea launches major probe into alleged Samsung SDI battery tech leaks to China
South Korean prosecutors have launched a sweeping investigation into alleged leaks of Samsung SDI's prismatic battery technology, with suspicions pointing to cooperation between South...
Tuesday 4 November 2025
Samsung SDI reportedly in talks with Tesla for US-based energy storage batteries
Samsung SDI is reportedly negotiating with Tesla to supply batteries for energy storage systems, aiming to leverage rising demand from AI data centers and renewable energy projects...
Monday 3 November 2025
Samsung SDI partners with BMW and Solid Power to advance solid-state battery commercialization
Samsung SDI is collaborating with BMW and US-based solid-state battery firm Solid Power for a joint solid-state battery validation project. Following SK On, Samsung SDI will thus become...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
All eyes on Samsung as South Korean tycoons descend on Washington for Lee–Trump summit
Several prominent South Korean business leaders, including Samsung Electronics chairman Jae-yong Lee, have departed for Washington DC, in what is being hailed as the most high-profile...
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Samsung SDI beats LGES, SK On to secure major ESS contract
Samsung SDI recently emerged victorious in a large-scale energy storage system (ESS) tender in South Korea, marking a significant milestone in its business transformation as the electric...
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Exclusive: Cloud giants drive BBU surge, battery module suppliers surf strong momentum
Supply chain sources indicate that Samsung SDI, the leading manufacturer of battery cells for backup battery units (BBUs), plans to expand its production. Even Japan's Murata intends...
Friday 18 July 2025
South Korea's battery industry faces challenges and opportunities amid emerging sectors and geopolitical shifts
South Korea's electric vehicle (EV) battery market is currently under pressure from China, with major players experiencing a year-over-year decline in market share, signaling a significant...
Tuesday 29 April 2025
Decoupling from China and local policies drive Taiwan and South Korea battery firms to seize SEA opportunities
Amid geopolitical tensions, tariff adjustments, and regulatory pressures from the US, battery supply chain players state that Southeast Asian customers are reducing their reliance...
Monday 31 March 2025
Samsung SDI considers more Chinese battery equipment amidst cost pressures
As the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) slows, battery manufacturers are adjusting their procurement strategies to manage costs. South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI is exploring...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Samsung SDI to raise US$1.38 billion for Hungarian plant expansion and solid-state battery investment
Samsung SDI, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has announced plans to conduct a paid capital increase of KRW2 trillion (US$1.38 billion) to expand its Hungarian factory and invest...