HPQ Silicon accelerates battery production in North America, aims for Q3 debut
HPQ Silicon Launches Commercial Battery Production with Novacium's Technology
HPQ Silicon, a leading Canadian energy storage solutions company, has taken a significant step forward in the lithium-ion battery market. The company has started concurrent production of its first HPQ ENDURA+ lithium-ion cylindrical battery cells, incorporating Novacium SAS’s GEN3 silicon-based anode technology.
This move marks the commercial launch of HPQ's battery technology under the new HPQ ENDURA brand, which was introduced in July 2025 in collaboration with Novacium as a key R&D partner. The partnership focuses on developing and producing advanced silicon-based anode materials aimed at higher energy density and longer cycle life.
The first batch of 18650 and 21700 cells is scheduled for delivery by the end of September 2025. These cells offer enhanced performance, including around 1,000 full charge-discharge cycles and increased energy capacity (4,000 mAh for 18650 and 6,000 mAh for 21700 cells), validated independently.
The agreement allows HPQ Silicon to launch its own battery production operations in parallel with Novacium. This collaborative production model is designed to meet market needs more quickly. HPQ's production efforts will be powered by Novacium's advanced technology transfer.
The expanded partnership enables HPQ to leverage GEN3's superior energy density and cycling performance. Dr. Jed Kraiem, Ph.D., Head of Novacium, has expressed a shared commitment to turning innovation into commercial reality with HPQ.
HPQ is positioned to generate early commercial revenues with this strategy. The company's President and CEO, Bernard Tourillon, stated that this agreement is a pivotal step in commercializing HPQ's technologies.
This represents a strategic move for HPQ Silicon to enter and capitalize on the growing lithium-ion battery market with silicon-anode technology from Novacium, aiming at various applications including mobility, power tools, consumer electronics, telecommunications, and energy storage.
The concurrent model aims to accelerate HPQ's entry into the North American market. The company is targeting a Q3 2025 launch for its high-performance 18650 (4,000 mAh) and 21700 (6,000 mAh) batteries in the North American market.
This expanded collaboration between HPQ and Novacium broadens the global reach of GEN3 technology. Mr. Tourillon, President and CEO of HPQ, has emphasized a new strategic direction prioritizing agile partnerships with innovators like Novacium. The agreement between HPQ and Novacium marks a deliberate shift away from past approaches towards faster, more focused execution.
The source of this news is HPQ Silicon Fast-Tracks North American Battery Production-Targets Q3 Launch. This collaboration reinforces HPQ's position as a leader in next-generation energy storage solutions.
- This partnership between HPQ Silicon and Novacium will not only facilitate HPQ's entry into the business of manufacturing lithium-ion batteries, but also allow them to invest significantly in the growing market for energy storage solutions.
- With the commercial launch of HPQ's battery technology and the implementation of Novacium's advanced technology in their production process, HPQ Silicon is strategically positioned to capitalize on the technology-driven growth in various industries such as mobility, power tools, consumer electronics, telecommunications, and energy storage.
