Samgi Energy Solutions Establishes Defense Business Base in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province

Samgi Energy Solutions is establishing a defense industry base in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, to enter the military battery pack market.

(Eighth from the left) Kim Chihwan, CEO of Samgi Energy Solutions, and executives took a commemorative photo at the plaque unveiling ceremony. Samgi Energy Solutions

Samgi Energy Solutions announced on September 9 that it has opened a new business site in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, and held a plaque unveiling ceremony. The Gwangju facility will serve as a hub for the company’s defense industry operations.

Building on the new site, the company will formally begin the development and commercialization of small and medium-sized military battery packs. Its strategy is to expand its accumulated battery component technologies and manufacturing capabilities from its electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage system (ESS) businesses into the defense sector.

Samgi Energy Solutions has already completed the development and production of a prototype detachable battery pack for explosive detectors. The battery pack is designed in a handle form that is separable from the main body of the detector, improving portability and operational convenience.

The company in particular plans to foster battery packs for battery-based auxiliary power units (APUs) used in military tracked vehicles as a core growth area for its defense business. It is currently developing related products, focusing on building battery systems that take into account the operational stability and durability required for military vehicles.

A representative from Samgi Energy Solutions stated, "As electrification and advancement accelerate throughout military equipment, there is a growing need for stable power supply through battery systems. We will continue to develop battery solutions at the Gwangju site that can be applied to a wide range of military equipment and will keep expanding the scope of applications."

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