Group 1 - LG Energy Solution has become the first Korean battery manufacturer to secure domestic production plans for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, solidifying its position as the only non-Chinese LFP battery producer amid growing global demand for low-cost, high-stability batteries [2][3] - The company announced that its plant in Ochang, North Chungcheong Province, will begin commercial production of LFP batteries for energy storage systems (ESS) in 2027, with an initial annual capacity of 1 GWh [2] - The decision marks a strategic shift for Korea's largest battery manufacturer, emphasizing the importance of domestic production for strengthening the Korean battery supply chain and positioning the company in the rapidly growing ESS market [2] Group 2 - LG Energy Solution is accelerating its global capacity expansion for energy storage batteries [3] - In November 2025, LG Energy Solution and Stellantis's joint venture NextStar-Energy announced a conversion of the battery line at their Windsor, Canada plant to produce LFP batteries required for energy storage products [4] - The joint venture project, initially announced in March 2022, involves a total investment of over $4.1 billion, with a planned production capacity exceeding 45 GWh, enhancing LG's supply capabilities in the fast-growing North American ESS market [4]