Mini-Gigafactory for Advanced Battery Production

After the successful launch of their pilot line to produce batteries, this battery manufacturer selected the partnership of Turner Construction and SSOE Group to design and construct their new greenfield production battery campus. Spanning 1.25 million SF on a 125-acre site in the Southwest U.S., the campus will feature a two-story battery production facility, administrative and engineering offices, a cathode production building, lithium processing and storage buildings, and a hazardous scrap storage facility.

The SSOE team brings a full spectrum of architectural and engineering expertise to this multi-phased project, guiding the project from the foundational Basis of Design to the final Issue for Construction packages. The project employs a Construction Management at Risk delivery method, chosen for its ability to ensure timely and budget-conscious project completion while maintaining cost certainty and quality control.

Navigating through the complexities of site evaluation, seismic zoning adaptations, utility access, and hazardous chemical planning, SSOE’s multidisciplinary team has adeptly addressed and overcome each obstacle to ensure this complex project continues to progress toward completion.

At the forefront of battery technology, this manufacturer is working to scale these batteries industrially and commercially. The development of the batteries promises lighter, more efficient, and cost-effective solutions for electric vehicles and other applications that require high-energy density storage—and potentially revolutionizing the industry.