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RNS Number : 8267Q  Gelion PLC  14 July 2025

14 July 2025

Gelion plc

("Gelion", "Company" or the "Group")

 

Partner Grant Funding and Commissioning of Solid-State Pouch Cell Prototyping
Line

 

Gelion (AIM: GELN), the global energy storage innovator, is pleased to
announce updates in its solid-state battery programme, including the award of
partner grant funding and the commissioning of a solid-state pouch cell
prototyping line which is expected to be fully operational by September 2025.

Grant Funding and University of Nottingham Partnership

Gelion's UK subsidiary OXLiD Ltd has entered into a partnership with the
University of Nottingham, leveraging its expertise in solid-state and
interfacial science to accelerate the commercialisation of Gelion's
solid-state separator and sulfur-based cathode active material (CAM)
technologies. This collaboration is supported by a £460,000 grant awarded to
the University of Nottingham by the EPSRC Prosperity Partnerships programme
from UKRI (www.ukri.org (http://www.ukri.org) ). The funding will be used to
optimise Gelion's solid-state separator and sulfur CAM technologies and to
establish a prototyping line for solid-state pouch cells, expected to be
operational by September 2025.

Professor Darren Walsh, University of Nottingham: "The University of
Nottingham has partnered with Gelion plc on an EPSRC-supported Prosperity
Partnership that will accelerate the development of solid-state batteries, a
promising next-generation technology that could transform electric
transportation in cars, aircraft and ships.

"Gelion's aim is to build a solid-state sulfur battery that can tolerate
hundreds/thousands of charge/discharge cycles, while retaining its high
energy-storage capacity, a critical step in the move towards widespread
electrification of transportation."

UK Science Minister, Lord Patrick J Vallance, said: "These partnerships show
the range of real-world challenges the UK's world-class research base is
helping to tackle - from cutting carbon emissions in heavy transport, to
improving access to life-saving medicines."

"By backing scientists to work hand-in-hand with industry, we're combining
cutting-edge research with business expertise to turn science into practical
solutions that can make a difference in people's daily lives."

John Wood, Gelion's CEO, commented: "This tight collaboration across our OXLiD
team and the University of Nottingham and the commissioning of the solid-state
prototyping line is enabling Gelion to support our exceptional scientists to
develop expertise and IP at the very front edge of high-performance battery
chemistry by combining our leadership in sulfur cathode technologies with the
new capabilities opened by solid-state cell technology. Through its
acquisitions, research and collaborations, Gelion is developing a formidable
stance in sulfur battery chemistry just as it is emerging commercially."

 

 

Commissioning of Solid-State Pouch Cell Prototyping Line

The solid-state pouch cell prototyping line, located in Nottingham, UK, is
being progressively commissioned and is expected to be fully operational by
September 2025. The facility will include all necessary equipment to optimise
and scale up the production of Gelion's solid-state separator and to
manufacture full solid-state pouch cells. It will serve as a platform for
prototyping, custom formulations, and rapid iteration in battery development.

Additionally, the facility will feature a cell testing centre, which will be
accessible to potential offtake partners for the testing and validation of
Gelion's solid-state technologies.

This project will accelerate the development of Gelion's products for
solid-state battery technologies and will support Gelion's activities toward
establishing and building collaboration with tier 1 solid-state battery
manufacturers.

Gelion's Global Strength in Sulfur and Solid-State Battery Technology

With this collaboration in place, Gelion has built robust global capability
through strategic partnerships with leading institutions focused on advancing
sulfur battery technology in liquid, Semi-Solid-State and Full-Solid-State
configurations. Gelion's global network of renowned research and commercial
partners positions it at the forefront of battery innovation, leveraging deep
expertise and advanced facilities across Europe and Australia.

Progress in Solid-State Battery Programme

Gelion's recent validation of a novel solid-state separator and the pairing of
its sulfur-based cathode with solid-state electrolyte announced in November
2024 and February 2025 respectively, marks a major step toward low-cost,
scalable solid-state batteries. At scale, sulfur-based CAM are expected to be
less than 12% of the cost of nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC), the current
standard for solid-state Li-ion batteries. The use of sulfur CAM is
anticipated to significantly reduce costs and enhance the commercial viability
of solid-state battery solutions.

These developments position Gelion as a "low-cost enabler" of solid-state
batteries.

CONTACTS

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This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of
EU Regulation No. 596/2014, which forms part of United Kingdom domestic law by
virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended.

About Gelion

Gelion ("gel: ion") is a global energy storage innovator, supporting the
transition to a more sustainable economy by commercialising globally important
next generation battery technologies: Sulfur based, Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S),
Sodium-Sulfur (Na-S) and Zinc-based (Zn) hybrid cells to electrify mobile and
stationary applications and battery recycling technology.

Gelion plc (the Group) is listed on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative
Investment Market and wholly owns UK based OXLiD Ltd and Battery Minerals Ltd
and Australia based Gelion Technologies Pty Ltd.  Gelion is designing and
delivering innovative battery technology to enable that transition and return
value for its customers and investors.

In addition, Gelion is also delivering commercial Battery Energy Storage
Systems (BESS) projects through its Integration Solutions business.

Sulfur Batteries

Gelion's effort is directed at the potential for sulfur-based cathode active
materials (CAMs) to deliver low-cost & sustainable batteries with
compelling performance. In the case of Li-S batteries, the target is a
high-performance light-weight battery for the EV and e-aviation market. In the
case of Na-S batteries, the target is an ultra-low-cost advancement on
batteries currently employed in the stationary storage and economy EV market.
The company's overarching goal is to help make global transport, energy
consumption and storage more sustainable.

Glossary

 Ah                      Ampere hours. A measure of capacity stored in the cell. The larger the number
                         the higher the capacity.
 Energy density (Wh/kg)  The ratio of energy stored per unit weight i.e. Watt-hours per kilogram. The
                         higher the number the lighter the battery.
 Pouch cell              An industry standard format of a battery which comprises a flat pouch-shaped
                         design with a multi-layered laminate structure.
 Solid state separator   A solid-state separator is a solid material that separates the anode and
                         cathode in a battery, enabling ion transfer while preventing short circuits
                         enhancing battery safety, supports higher energy densities, and allows stable
                         use of a lithium metal anode, increasing capacity and lifespan.
 Cycle life              The number of full charge and discharge cycles a battery can complete before
                         its capacity falls below a specified level, typically 80% of the original
                         capacity. Higher cycle life indicates longer-lasting performance.

 

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