Published May 10, 2026, 11:24 PM ET · Updated 6 months ago · 2 sources
SoftBank Plans to Make Large-Scale Batteries for AI Data Centers
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SoftBank Corp.'s mobile unit will partner with South Korea's Cosmos Lab and DeltaX Co. to mass produce large-scale battery cells at its Sakai, Osaka plant starting next fiscal year. The facility aims for one gigawatt-hour of output annually, potentially becoming one of Japan's largest. These batteries will power SoftBank's AI data centers and be offered for grid, industrial, and residential use, with global expansion planned.