South 8 Technologies Executes $9.2M PowerForward Grant Agreement to Expand Advanced Battery Manufacturing in San Diego

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–South 8 Technologies (South 8), a California-based advanced battery company, today announced the execution of a funding agreement under the PowerForward Battery Manufacturing Grant Program, administered by CALSTART with support from New Energy Nexus (NEX), UC Berkeley Labor Center and funded by the California Energy Commission (CEC).

“PowerForward was created to scale battery production in California while delivering skilled jobs and economic benefits to local populations in support of the state’s zero-emission transportation goals. South 8’s innovative project in San Diego reflects the program’s goals of building a robust domestic supply chain, strengthening in-state battery manufacturing, and advancing technologies that support zero-emission transportation. We’re proud to support their work,” said Phoebe Bisnoff, Deputy Director of Battery Manufacturing at CALSTART.