Moment Energy has announced plans to build the world’s largest battery repurposing facility in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The company expects to complete the project within six weeks, with the facility becoming fully operational by the end of June 2026. The expansion marks a major step in growing North America’s energy storage industry while giving retired electric vehicle batteries a second life.
The announcement follows Moment Energy’s successful US$40 million Series B funding round. That investment increased the company’s total funding to more than US$100 million. The fresh capital will help the company expand manufacturing capacity and meet rising demand for large-scale energy storage systems.
Vancouver Facility Expands Domestic Energy Storage
The new Vancouver facility is designed to strengthen North America’s domestic energy infrastructure.
It will build energy storage systems using batteries from electric vehicles that have reached the end of their life but still have enough capacity for stationary power applications. Instead of recycling these batteries immediately, Moment Energy will test, refurbish, and integrate them into new storage products.
Energy storage systems help store electricity when supply is high and release it when demand increases. They support electric grids, data centers, factories, and renewable energy projects by providing reliable backup power. As electricity demand continues to rise, these systems have become an important part of modern energy infrastructure.
The company said the new facility will allow faster production and deployment of battery storage systems. Customers include utilities, industrial businesses, and data centers that are facing growing pressure to secure reliable electricity supplies. Faster manufacturing also helps shorten project timelines compared with building new battery packs from raw materials.
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Battery Repurposing Transforms Energy Storage
Moment Energy Co-Founder and CEO Edward Chiang said the company is building the infrastructure needed for the next generation of energy demand.
He said establishing the facility in Canada would strengthen domestic manufacturing while leveraging battery resources already available in North America. He added that repurposed batteries provide reliable and affordable energy storage at a time when power demand continues to increase.
Giving Retired EV Batteries a Second Life
Electric vehicle batteries usually retain a large portion of their original capacity even after they are no longer suitable for driving. These batteries can still perform well in stationary energy storage, where weight and driving range are not important. Repurposing them extends their useful life before final recycling.
Moment Energy will operate the Vancouver site as a fully integrated facility. The company will manage every stage, including battery collection, inspection, testing, refurbishment, system assembly, and final deployment. This approach improves quality control while reducing reliance on outside suppliers.
The company also said the facility will operate under UL 1974 certification. This certification establishes industry standards for evaluating and safely repurposing used batteries. Meeting these standards helps ensure the batteries remain reliable for long-term energy storage applications.
Moment Energy also plans to maintain a fully domestic supply chain. Keeping battery processing within North America reduces reliance on imported battery materials and supports local manufacturing. It also strengthens regional energy security as demand for battery storage continues to grow.
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Growing Market Driven by AI
Once fully developed, the Vancouver facility is expected to reach an annual production capacity of 1 gigawatt-hour by 2030. The project is also expected to create more than 100 skilled jobs. The expansion supports Canada’s efforts to strengthen clean energy manufacturing while creating new employment opportunities.
The company believes retired EV batteries represent one of North America’s largest untapped energy resources. Hundreds of gigawatt-hours of battery capacity are expected to come from electric vehicles in the coming years. Repurposing these batteries provides a faster and lower-cost alternative to manufacturing entirely new storage systems.
Demand for energy storage is increasing rapidly as artificial intelligence infrastructure expands and electricity consumption rises. Data centers require large amounts of reliable power to support AI computing workloads around the clock. Utilities are also investing in battery storage to improve grid stability and support renewable energy sources such as solar and wind.
By expanding battery repurposing at an industrial scale, Moment Energy is positioning itself to serve one of the fastest-growing segments of the energy market. The Vancouver megafactory combines domestic manufacturing, battery reuse, and energy storage into a single operation.
