NextStar Energy today held the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Windsor facility – a milestone moment for Canada’s first and only commercial-scale advanced battery manufacturing company.
The grand opening featured remarks from NextStar Energy CEO Danies Lee, LG Energy Solution CEO David Kim, Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry & Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and Jung-Kwan KIM, Minister of Trade, Industry, and Resources of the Republic of Korea, who attended the event alongside other government and community leaders.
The Windsor facility is a cornerstone of Canada’s growing battery ecosystem, supporting sectors that depend on reliable, scalable energy solutions.
More than an EV battery producer, NextStar Energy is manufacturing cutting-edge battery cells that power next-generation energy storage systems (ESS) built to support the next wave of economic growth.
The company is positioning itself as Canada’s leading provider of battery cells that power everything from AI data centres to municipal and provincial utility grids, as well as e-commerce and technology infrastructure that Canadians across the country rely on.
Since production began in November 2025, the facility has already surpassed one million battery cells produced, underscoring the company’s impressive ability to scale while meeting the growing demand for advanced battery solutions beyond the automotive sector.
This is a monumental achievement when construction on the 4.23 million-square-feet facility started just over three years ago and is a testament to all parties coming together to build a world-class factory.
Backed by more than $5 billion CAD in investment, NextStar Energy has onboarded 1,300 direct employees, with a long-term goal of 2,500 direct employees as it scales to full production, creating high-quality Canadian jobs while strengthening the country’s position as a global leader in advanced manufacturing and clean energy systems.
NextStar Energy is at the forefront of Canadian innovation – building not only advanced batteries, but the foundation for powering what’s next. By enabling new industries, strengthening domestic supply chains, and supporting long-term economic growth, the company is helping position Canada as a leader in the future of advanced manufacturing and energy systems.
