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Panasonic Shifts Batteries to Data Centers
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- Jun 12, 2026
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Summary
Panasonic is pivoting its De Soto plant from EV batteries to data center energy storage, part of a $2 billion global push targeting rollout by 2028-2029. This shift responds to slowing EV sales and changing tax credits, as giants like GM also realign toward data centers. The Kansas facility — the state’s largest private investment — was built for flexibility, allowing Panasonic to balance EV commitments with rising demand for grid-scale storage. They’re keeping production lines open to market needs, proving agility in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/263880ca1396e17a