SEIA Unveils Cybersecurity Roadmap to Strengthen US Solar, Energy Storage and Domestic Inverter Manufacturing

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has released a new report outlining the solar and energy storage industry’s priorities for strengthening cybersecurity while expanding domestic manufacturing capacity for clean energy technologies across the United States.

The report comes as US solar and battery energy storage manufacturing continues to grow, with domestic inverter manufacturing capacity having nearly tripled since the end of 2024.

According to SEIA, the report identifies key cybersecurity considerations for the solar and energy storage sector, recommends measures to improve industry resilience, and provides guidance to help companies adopt cybersecurity best practices and standards as cyber threats targeting the energy sector continue to evolve.

“As solar and storage continue to lead the way in adding new power capacity to the grid, cybersecurity must remain front and center,” said Tim Pawlenty, President and CEO of SEIA.

He added that the report outlines actions the industry is taking to strengthen US energy security, protect critical infrastructure and stay ahead of emerging cyber threats through secure and resilient energy systems and expanded domestic manufacturing.

As part of its strategy to strengthen cybersecurity, SEIA is also prioritising the development of resilient domestic supply chains. The association noted that the opening of a new inverter manufacturing facility in July has positioned the United States alongside the world’s second-largest inverter manufacturing markets.

The report outlines three key priorities for the industry:

-Expanding domestic solar and energy storage manufacturing through resilient supply chains, greater transparency and trusted manufacturing capacity.
-Strengthening baseline cybersecurity by promoting consistent industry practices and national guidance for distributed energy resources.
-Improving threat visibility and coordination through enhanced information sharing and better risk communication across the industry.

SEIA said the recommendations are intended to support a more secure and resilient solar and energy storage industry while reinforcing the role of renewable energy in strengthening the nation’s critical energy infrastructure.

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U.S. Battery Manufacturing Construction Hits $45 Billion Amid Energy Storage Shift

U.S. Battery Manufacturing Construction Reaches $45B as Automakers Shift Toward Energy Storage

Battery manufacturing construction activity across the United States has reached unprecedented levels, with approximately $45 billion worth of projects currently under construction as automakers and energy companies pivot toward energy-storage technology.

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According to new data released by Industrial Info Resources (IIR), the U.S. has roughly $63 billion in active and planned battery-manufacturing projects underway, with the majority of spending tied to facilities already being built.

The construction boom reflects a significant shift in strategy among automotive manufacturers and battery suppliers as demand growth for fully electric vehicles slows and companies increasingly focus on battery energy storage systems, or BESS.

“Rollbacks on energy transition funding — including the expiration of the federal $7,500 consumer EV tax credit — and slower-than-expected market adoption — are leading domestic automakers to shift production from full EVs, leaving some U.S. battery-manufacturing capacity underutilized,” the report stated.

Industry analysts say the transition is also being fueled by growing electricity demand from data centers and renewable energy infrastructure.

Automakers Reconfigure Facilities for Energy Storage Production

Major automakers including Ford and General Motors are investing billions to convert or expand facilities capable of producing lithium-iron-phosphate batteries for energy-storage applications.

Ford recently launched its new Ford Energy division and is investing approximately $2 billion to convert a former EV battery plant in Glendale, Kentucky, into a commercial BESS manufacturing facility. The plant is expected to produce at least 20 gigawatt-hours annually and begin operations in 2027.

Another Ford battery project under construction in Marshall, Michigan, is expected to begin production later this year and will focus on smaller residential battery units.

General Motors and Samsung SDI are also constructing a $3.5 billion battery facility in Indiana designed to support both EV and energy-storage battery production. Construction is expected to conclude by the end of 2027.

Meanwhile, GM’s Ultium Cells joint venture with LG Energy Solution is retooling its Spring Hill, Tennessee, facility to shift manufacturing toward lithium-iron-phosphate battery cells for energy storage.

Battery-storage technology is becoming increasingly important for utilities and data centers seeking alternatives to diesel-powered backup systems during grid disruptions.

Suppliers Expand U.S. Battery Investments

Battery manufacturers and suppliers are continuing to invest heavily in U.S. production capacity tied to Tesla and hybrid vehicle demand.

LG Energy Solution recently signed a deal to provide Tesla with $4.3 billion worth of lithium-iron-phosphate battery cells from its Lansing, Michigan, facility for use in energy-storage systems. The agreement is driving plans for a multibillion-dollar retooling and expansion of the plant.

Panasonic is also moving forward with a $4 billion expansion of its De Soto, Kansas, facility near Kansas City to increase production of battery cells for Tesla electric vehicles. Full-scale production is expected to begin in 2027.

Toyota is simultaneously expanding battery production at its Liberty, North Carolina, campus, the company’s only battery plant outside Japan. The project includes a new building with two production lines and eight additional lines dedicated to plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Industrial Info Resources said the rapid expansion of battery manufacturing construction demonstrates how energy storage is becoming a critical component of the nation’s evolving power infrastructure and industrial economy.

The report also highlights how data center growth and grid reliability concerns are reshaping investment priorities across the automotive and manufacturing sectors.

Originally reported by Danny Levin, Deputy Editor for IIR News Intelligence (Sugar Land, Texas) in Industrial Info. Com.

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stow Group’s new U.S. manufacturing plant and storage portfolio 

This week, stow Group (Booth B13128) is showcasing a range of racking and semi-automated solutions and highlighting its unique position as a full-service warehouse optimization provider. The company is announcing the opening of a new state-of-the-art racking production plant in Georgia, marking a major milestone in stow’s North American expansion strategy. The new site opened this month.

“stow Group acts as a premium partner for all shelving, racking, semi-automated and fully automated warehouses with Movu Robotics,” said CEO Jos De Vuyst, CEO. “We’re continuously expanding, now also with a footprint in the United States in Adairsville, where we’re building a new 240,000 square foot racking production site.”   

A focal point of stow’s Modex exhibit is the stow Atlas 4.0, which it’s now offering to the U.S. market. The company is exhibiting alongside Movu Robotics (a brand under the stow Group umbrella), to demonstrate the synergy between high-quality static storage and fully automated robotics. 

Modern’s complete Modex coverage can be found at: mmh.com/modex.

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