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Pomega Energy Storage Technologies, a subsidiary of Turkish industrial technology group Kontrolmatik, has signed a binding and exclusive agreement with Michigan-based battery startup Our Next Energy Inc. (ONE) to jointly manufacture lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells.
Under the agreement, Pomega will begin producing ONE’s proprietary 314 ampere-hour (Ah) LFP cells at its gigafactory near Ankara starting in 2026. Initial production capacity is expected to reach 2 gigawatt-hours (GWh), with a planned expansion to 5 GWh annually by 2027.
This Türkiye-based production line is intended to complement ONE’s $1.6 billion gigafactory in Novi, Michigan, which is scheduled to launch operations in 2027. By outsourcing a portion of its cell production to Pomega, ONE aims to accelerate time-to-market for its battery modules, which are primarily used in grid-scale storage and data center applications.
Pomega’s Ankara facility, which is billed as the region’s first and only private-sector LFP cell and energy storage system manufacturer to pass international tests, plays a strategic role in both firms’ plans to expand internationally. The production will strictly adhere to ONE’s technical specifications and serve global export markets, particularly North America and Europe.
Mujeeb Ijaz, CEO and founder of ONE, emphasized the significance of establishing a manufacturing base in Türkiye. “By partnering with Pomega, the largest independent LiFePO4 cell producer in Europe, we are helping our customers cope with tariff uncertainties while advancing our goal of full domestic production by 2027,” he said.
In addition to battery manufacturing, the two companies are exploring a deeper joint venture structure that would cover engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services at ONE’s Michigan plant. Kontrolmatik’s prior experience in launching the Ankara gigafactory is expected to be leveraged in this context.
Kontrolmatik Chairman Sami Aslanhan expressed enthusiasm for the expanded partnership, noting that Pomega’s facility features advanced automation, rigorous quality controls, and scalable capacity. “We are excited not only to support ONE’s mission but also to extend this long-term industrial partnership into EPC and project development areas,” he stated.
Founded just five years ago, ONE has been championed as a key player in the U.S. push to build a domestic battery industry and reduce reliance on Chinese technology. However, the company has faced recent hurdles, including rounds of staff reductions and ongoing capital fundraising efforts.
Meanwhile, Istanbul-based Kontrolmatik has expanded rapidly across sectors ranging from batteries to satellite technology, positioning itself to meet the rising demand for non-Chinese alternatives in Western markets.
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