In a significant move towards sustainable heavy-duty machinery, Finnish company Proventia has inked a letter of intent with Norwegian battery cell developer Morrow Batteries. The collaboration aims to develop battery packs using Morrow’s lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells for heavy-duty applications.
Morrow Batteries, having recently launched its first factory in Arendal, Norway, is poised to begin commercial battery production by year’s end. The facility boasts an annual production capacity of 1 GWh LFP BEV2, with plans for a second factory, Eyde 1, projected to produce 14 GWh annually.
“At Proventia, we are investing in the green transition of heavy-duty machinery in many ways,” said Proventia CEO Jari Lotvonen. “I believe the two Nordic companies are well positioned to develop high-performance LFP battery systems suitable for heavy-duty machinery electrification.”
Lotvonen also highlighted Proventia’s future plans, noting, “Our future roadmap includes advanced cell technologies beyond LFP technology. The LFP packs we are developing today around the Morrow LFP cells will also be available with LNMO-X chemistry.”
The collaboration comes as European companies show increased interest in LFP batteries, particularly for heavy-duty machinery and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Morrow’s CEO, Lars Christian Bacher, commented, “We look forward to developing battery cells that help Proventia meet its requirements for European-sourced battery technology. This collaboration gives us a new business area to work with.”
The partnership timeline outlines pilot system deliveries to customers in 2025, with serial production commencing in 2026. Morrow has already shipped LFP samples to potential customers for testing and validation since November last year.
Proventia, currently offering batteries based on lithium-titanate-oxide (LTO) technology, plans to expand its portfolio with LFP and LNMO-X technologies, all suitable for the demanding conditions of heavy machinery operations.
