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Or sign-in if you have an account.The NextStar Energy plant sign is shown in Windsor on Thursday, May 5, 2026. DAN JANISSE/WINDSOR STARCanada’s first large-scale battery manufacturing plant has launched a new battery pack production line at its Windsor, Ont., facility to help meet global demand.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorNextStar Energy on Thursday said the expansion adds a third production stage to the plant’s existing battery cell and module operations, allowing the company to integrate battery production from a cell to the finished pack.The company said the investment will also support the growing demand for energy storage systems (ESS) and expand its product line.Breaking business news, incisive views, must-reads and market signals. Weekdays by 9 a.m.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“Adding pack production means we can now take a battery from cell to module or to a finished pack, all here in Windsor,” NextStar Energy chief executive Danies Lee said in a media release. “This expansion reflects our commitment to capitalizing on the rapid growth of the ESS market and is a meaningful step to strengthen Canada’s position in the global battery supply chain as well.”Last November, NextStar Energy decided to shift into the ESS market as electric vehicle adoption continued to dip across North America. The $6-billion Windsor facility began mass production last November and had produced one million cells by February.Large-scale lithium-ion battery systems are used to store electricity for data centres, utilities and other high-demand applications. The proliferation of data centres is driving the demand for ESS batteries.NextStar Energy said the addition of another production line helps the company boost its position in the global battery supply chain.Stellantis NV in February said it would sell its 49 per cent equity stake in the Windsor battery plant to joint-venture partner LG Energy Solution Ltd. for $100, giving the Korean company full control of the facility. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.