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Can Norway become a global leader in the battery industry?

According to international experts, Norway has everything it takes to become a global leader in the battery industry. No other new, green industry can create as much welfare. The setting is quite similar to how Norway built global leadership from scratch in the oil business. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates.

Where are Elinor batteries made?

Elinor Batteries’ design is built in collaboration with China-based technology provider Morlus Technology and the product will be manufactured in China initially, with plans a few years down the line to bring battery cell and BESS production to Europe. It is planning a 10GWh factory in Norway, with plans to expand to 40GWh.

Are Elinor batteries delivering 30% more energy density?

The company produced its first batteries recently, one pictured here (pouch form factor). Image: Elinor Batteries. Norway-based startup Elinor Batteries is launching a new product, the Orkan DC Block, which it claims will deliver 30% more energy density than existing products.

Will Orkan be a 2 hour battery system?

The firm claims that the battery cell that will go into Orkan already has a cutting-edge energy density compared to other 1C systems and throughout 2026 and 2027 the firm will raise the bar on 2-hour systems, delivering 6.7MWh and 7.2MWh in a 20-foot container battery energy storage system (BESS) product.