NextStar Energy Opens Canada's First Commercial-Scale Battery Plant in Windsor
NextStar Energy celebrated the grand opening of its massive battery manufacturing facility in Windsor, Ontario, marking a milestone for Canada's battery ecosystem.
- $5B CAD
- 1,300
- 1 million
What Happened
NextStar Energy, a joint venture now fully owned by LG Energy Solution, held the grand opening of its 4.23 million-square-foot battery manufacturing facility in Windsor, Ontario. The event featured remarks from executives and government leaders including Premier Doug Ford and Minister Mélanie Joly. The plant is Canada's first and only commercial-scale advanced battery manufacturing facility, producing cells for electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
Joint venture announced between LG Energy Solution and Stellantis
Construction on Windsor facility begins
Battery module production begins
Full electrode and cell production begins
One-millionth battery cell produced
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Since production began in November 2025, the facility has already surpassed one million battery cells.
“Today’s grand opening reflects the economic momentum we are building here in Windsor. With strong investment from the federal and provincial governments and the commitments from our founding joint venture partners, we are proud to be creating long-term economic value for Canada.”
Why this matters
This facility positions Canada as a key player in the global battery supply chain, supporting EVs and energy storage, and creating thousands of high-skilled jobs.
Terms in This Story
- battery cells
- The smallest functional unit in a battery that stores and releases electrical energy.
- energy storage systems (ESS)
- Systems that store energy for later use, often from renewable sources, to stabilize grids or power facilities.
- electrode
- A conductor through which electrical current enters or leaves a battery cell, typically made of materials like graphite or lithium.
- topping out
- A construction ceremony marking the placement of the final structural beam on a building.
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