Manufacturing. Rosatom’s Fuel Division launched a lithium-ion energy storage gigafactory, the first in Russia. The facility is capable of producing 4 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery capacity per year, which is equivalent to approximately 50,000 traction batteries for electric vehicles. The factory features a full production cycle, ranging from mixing primary chemicals for battery cells to assembling complete battery packs. With over 3,000 units of equipment installed, the production lines stretch for 2.5 kilometers. About 90% of all processes are automated, enabling a production speed of one cell per second. Construction of a second gigafactory in New Moscow began in September 2023; it will also have an annual capacity of 4 GWh. Its commissioning is scheduled for 2026. By 2030, the Russian energy storage market is projected to grow to 20–30 GWh. Lithium-ion batteries are widely used in the electric mobility and power industries: direct current systems provide uninterruptible power to industrial facilities, while energy storage systems smooth out load profiles and help save on electricity costs.