PartnershipMay 1, 2026, 09:01 AM
YMAT Partners PSSB for US Solid-State Battery Plant; 100 MWh Capacity
AI Summary
J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. (YMAT) announced a strategic partnership with Patriot Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (PSSB) to develop and produce Made-in-USA polymer-based solid-state battery solutions. The collaboration includes plans to establish a 100 megawatt-hour (MWh) modular production line in Baytown, Texas, targeting the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and drone sector. This initiative, supported by a grant application to the U.S. Department of Energy and a commitment from the Baytown Economic Development Foundation, aims to build a secure, friend-shored supply chain and accelerate commercialization of advanced battery technology.
Key Highlights
- J-Star (YMAT) formed a strategic partnership with Patriot Green Energy Technology (PSSB).
- Plan to establish a 100 MWh solid-state battery production line in Baytown, Texas.
- Facility targets the $50B+ dual-use UAS battery market.
- Aims for over 350 Wh/kg cell-level energy density.
- UAV battery market expected to grow from $6.01B (2024) to $15.31B (2029).
- PSSB's technology backed by 1,500+ global patents.