- In October 2021, Samsung SDI and Stellantis N.V. announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to form a joint venture (JV) to manufacture battery cells and modules in North America. It intends to begin construction in 2025. The plant is expected to have an initial annual production capacity of 23 gigatonne-hours, with the potential to expand to 40 gigatonne-hours in the future
- The Chhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA) invited bids in June 2021 for a tender to purchase 15,000 low-maintenance lead-acid batteries with a five-year on-site warranty for use in solar applications of various capacities. The contract was valued at approximately USD 1.37 million
