On December 16 (local time), Envision AESC, a global leader in battery technology, announced the commencement of operations at its Sunderland battery gigafactory in the United Kingdom.
With an initial planned capacity of 15.8 GWh, the facility is expected to supply high-quality battery products for over 200,000 electric vehicles annually, serving leading automakers such as Nissan. The plant is now the largest operational battery manufacturing facility in the UK.
Public information shows that Envision AESC has been operating in the UK for more than a decade. In 2012, the company’s first Sunderland battery plant began production, becoming one of the earliest large-scale power battery manufacturing facilities in Europe.
The launch of the new gigafactory marks a further deepening of Envision AESC’s strategic presence in the UK. It will not only strongly support the rapidly growing demand for electric vehicles in the UK and across Europe, but also provide a solid foundation for the localized expansion and market leadership of Envision’s energy storage business, injecting strong momentum into the UK’s 2030 Clean Power Action Plan.
As one of the leading players in the UK energy storage market in terms of both order volume and project delivery, Envision has successfully deployed multiple energy storage projects locally. Leveraging its strengths in AI-driven power system solutions, AI-enabled energy storage systems, and deep insight into the UK electricity market, the company has secured several major energy storage contracts this year.
Among them, the Carrington Energy Storage Project, developed in partnership with Statera Energy, with a capacity of 680 MW / 1,360 MWh, is the largest single energy storage project in the UK and is widely regarded as a cornerstone of the country’s next-generation power system.
In addition, Envision has partnered with UK clean energy company Field to supply energy storage systems for two projects in Scotland. Its Welkin Road energy storage project has also successfully passed the UK’s stringent G99 grid connection tests, achieving full grid connection and delivery—further demonstrating Envision’s strong grid-integration capabilities and technological leadership.
As one of the earliest and most globally integrated battery technology companies, Envision AESC has established 14 battery manufacturing facilities across six countries worldwide.
In 2025 alone, the company has brought into operation three overseas facilities: the Douai plant in France, an energy storage production line in Tennessee, USA, and the new Sunderland gigafactory in the UK. These milestones highlight Envision AESC’s exceptional global operations and large-scale delivery capabilities, contributing significantly to the global transition toward a zero-carbon future.
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