Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago
What an ICE raid on Hyundai and LG ES’ EV cell factory in Georgia could mean for BESS manufacturing
Key Takeaway
An ICE raid on a major EV battery plant signals increased supply chain and labor compliance risks for large-scale manufacturing, potentially impacting BESS project timelines and costs for developers and large power consumers.
AI Summary
- •US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raided the Hyundai Motor and LG Energy Solution EV battery cell plant in Ellabell, Georgia, on September 4th.
- •This event introduces significant supply chain risk for battery manufacturing in the US, potentially impacting the availability and cost of battery components for BESS projects.
- •The raid highlights increased scrutiny and enforcement of labor and immigration policies, which could lead to higher compliance costs and labor availability challenges for large industrial projects, including BESS manufacturing facilities.
- •Developers and large power consumers should assess their supply chain resilience for BESS components and consider potential labor-related risks and compliance costs for domestic manufacturing projects.
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Article Content
On 4 September, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), along with multiple other law enforcement organisations, raided Hyundai Motor and LG Energy Solution’s electric vehicle (EV) battery cell plant in Ellabell, Georgia, US.