Our Next Energy Battery Gigafactory in Van Buren Township
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Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Our Next Energy received $70 million of $200 million promised through SOAR for its battery gigafactory in Van Buren Township, Michigan. The company has reported 48 hires so far with a target of 2,112 by 2029. However, it laid off 29 workers at its Oakland County headquarters and paused SOAR funding as it repositions its business, no longer planning to use about two-thirds of the 659,589-square-foo
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Energy Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial)
- Location
- Van Buren Township, Michigan, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Jacksonville Journal-Courier
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Original status | paused and repositioning |
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Our Next Energy received $70 million of $200 million promised through SOAR for its battery gigafactory in Van Buren Township, Michigan. The company has reported 48 hires so far with a target of 2,112 by 2029. However, it laid off 29 workers at its Oakland County headquarters and paused SOAR funding as it repositions its business, no longer planning to use about two-thirds of the 659,589-square-foot factory. |
Original sector | Manufacturing |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Michigan |
City | Van Buren Township |
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Source | Jacksonville Journal-Courier |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Energy Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial) |
Article published date | 2026-04-11 |
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