Panasonic to Launch US Data Center Battery Production by FY2028

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Amid the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure and the growing need for stable energy storage solutions, Panasonic Holdings has announced a strategic plan to bolster its U.S. presence. The company intends to begin mass production of battery cells specifically designed for data center applications at its facility in Kansas. According to reports, production is scheduled to commence during fiscal year 2028, which concludes in March 2029.

This move comes as tech giants intensify efforts to secure power supplies, placing Panasonic in direct competition with peers like LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI in the global energy storage market. Per market data, Panasonic's primary listing (6752.T) closed at 3,586 JPY on June 8, 2026, while the PCRFF ticker stood at $23.40 (June 5, 2026). This pivot toward data centers reflects a strategic diversification beyond electric vehicle batteries to capitalize on the cloud computing boom.

Investors should watch for construction milestones at the Kansas plant as long-term catalysts, while noting current price levels for 6752.T, which hit a recent high of 3,606 JPY at the June 8, 2026 close. In the immediate term, the market will look toward upcoming economic data, including the China Services PMI, for broader signals on global industrial demand and tech-sector sentiment.