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A power pivot for batteries

27 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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27 August 2026

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Clean Energy

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United States

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Fusion42 · 27 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Asahi Kasei is expanding its battery separator production in North America, shifting focus from electric vehicle supply chains to broader energy storage and infrastructure markets due to slower EV demand. This strategic pivot opens new growth opportunities by addressing increasing energy storage system deployments.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You need to reposition your battery tech beyond electric vehicles into energy storage markets now as this sector is absorbing supply chain shifts and growing demand. Spot opportunities with regional partners switching to energy and infrastructure sectors to secure early deals.

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Clean Energybattery-separatorsenergy-storageev-supply-chainnorth-americaasahi-kaseiinfrastructure-growth