Kentucky to Host $712M Battery Plant, Creating 1,572 Jobs in Shelbyville
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A new $712 million battery plant is set to be built in Shelbyville, Kentucky, creating 1,572 high-tech jobs. Announced by Governor Andy Beshear, the Shelbyville Battery Manufacturing facility, a subsidiary of e-Storage, will produce battery cells, modules, and packaging in a 1-million-square-foot building. This project, expected to begin production by the end of 2025, positions Kentucky as a leader in the U.S. energy storage sector, complementing other battery-related developments in the state.
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