SoftBank to Launch Major Battery Production in Osaka!
Hamid Siddiqui
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SoftBank Group's mobile subsidiary plans to manufacture one gigawatt-hour of battery cells annually starting April 2026 at the former Sharp site in Osaka. This initiative, in partnership with South Korea's Cosmos Lab and DeltaX, aims to support AI data centers and other energy needs. The facility emphasizes the use of zinc-halide chemistry, promoting safety and sustainability while avoiding supply chain risks associated with cobalt.