AI Infrastructure Has Drained Panasonic's Battery Supply a Year Ahead
The AI boom is now straining batteries, not just chips. Panasonic says a significant share of the lithium-ion cells it will produce next year has already been sold to major customers under long-term contracts. Against this backdrop, the manufacturer wants to quadruple output in Japan and is revisiting the parameters of its Kansas plant project.
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Demand for AI infrastructure has created a critical battery shortage: Panasonic has already sold off a significant share of the lithium-ion cells that it will only produce next year.
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