New Energy New York (NENY) Battery Tech Hub

The New Energy New York Battery Tech Hub (NENY Tech Hub), led by SUNY Binghamton, addresses critical gaps in the domestic battery supply chain and meets the surging demand for energy storage solutions essential to the clean energy transition. The Hub seeks to overcome limitations in battery technology development and manufacturing by leveraging New York's emerging battery industry ecosystem, including a first-of-its-kind battery gigafactory and a pioneering battery pilot manufacturing center. It aims to enhance the entire battery value chain through comprehensive public-private partnerships, workforce development, and cutting-edge innovation. By creating a state-of-the-art training and innovation center, expanding infrastructure, and fostering diverse community engagement, the NENY Tech Hub will build a robust, scalable, and inclusive battery technology sector poised to drive both regional and national progress.

• $113M: In 2022, Binghamton University secured $113 million from EDA’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge to revitalize the Southern Tier of NY, laying the groundwork for a regional battery technology cluster.
• $20M: The NENY Tech Hub has secured over $20 million in commitments from a diverse private-public consortium, supporting five interconnected projects aimed at enhancing battery technology and workforce development.
• 550 GWh: Global automotive lithium-ion battery demand grew by 550 GWh in 2022, highlighting the rapid expansion of the battery sector and the critical need for domestic supply chain improvements.