In Pictures: TotalEnergies' Saft opens France's first solid-state battery production lines for aviation and space

Saft's new solid-state lines in Bordeaux mark France's first production of next-generation cells for aviation and space.

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The dry electrode process and sulphide and polymer electrolytes underpin Saft's semi-solid-state cell production.

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Saft has already delivered semi-solid-state cells to Safran for evaluating future electric and hybrid aircraft architectures.

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Solid-state technology promises higher energy density and improved safety for aerospace applications.

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The inauguration strengthens France's position in the emerging solid-state battery supply chain.

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TotalEnergies subsidiary Saft operates the new lines at its existing Bordeaux site.

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Semi-solid-state cells represent a stepping stone toward fully solid-state aviation batteries.

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The Bordeaux facility positions Saft at the forefront of European aerospace battery manufacturing.

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Saft's solid-state cells target both aviation and space applications.

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