Solid Power commissions Colorado pilot line to boost electrolyte capacity by 150%
SLDP•Solid Power began commissioning its Colorado pilot line, which will add 45 metric tons of annual capacity and raise the facility’s total to approximately 75 metric tons. Full site acceptance testing is expected by October 2026, with operational startup planned for the fourth quarter; the project has up to $50 million in federal funding.
1. Pilot line commissioning
Solid Power has begun commissioning its MOBIUS continuous solid electrolyte manufacturing pilot line at its SP2 facility in Thornton, Colorado. The line will add 45 metric tons of annual capacity, increasing the facility’s total by 150% to approximately 75 metric tons.
2. Testing and funding
Full site acceptance testing is expected by October 2026, and operational startup remains planned for the fourth quarter. The expansion supports commercial electrolyte supply to battery manufacturers and automakers, including material qualification with partners, and is supported by a U.S. Department of Energy assistance agreement providing up to $50 million in federal funding.
