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Morrow Batteries reports 30% increased cycle life for its LFP batteries

March 20, 2024

Morrow Batteries ASA has announced significant improvements in the performance of its Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries.

The company’s engineering and research team have successfully increased the cycle life of their first product by 30%, while also boosting the energy density by 10%. Morrow said it has been able to deliver a commercially viable, thoroughly tested, and competitive LFP product, thanks to optimized battery design, improved organizational skills, and a leaner production process.

Since November of the previous year, Morrow has been shipping LFP samples to potential customers for testing and validation. The company has made adjustments and improvements to the cell chemistry composition, battery cell design structure, and production process.

Morrow is set to begin production from its first gigafactory in Arendal, Norway, in the second half of 2024, with mass production commencing in the fourth quarter. The company will initially produce LFP batteries using a known and tested production process, targeting the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles markets, such as construction machinery. These markets are currently experiencing a demand that significantly exceeds the supply, presenting a market opportunity for Morrow.

The company’s Customer Qualification Line (CQL) will soon be relocated from South Korea to Norway and is expected to be operational in Arendal during the second half of this year.

Morrow CEO Lars Christian Bacher stated, “At Morrow, we believe in continuous learning and improvement. Our team has already produced thousands of cells at our Customer Qualification Line (CQL), persistently working to enhance the performance of our batteries. We are steadfast in our ambition to become Europe’s leading LFP battery provider”. He further added, “The increased performance of the LFP batteries has been achieved in a very short period. It comes from optimised battery design, an improved organisational skill set, and a leaner and enhanced production process in our quest for operational excellence.”