Samsung SDI to Begin Mass Production of Next-Gen BBU Battery in Malaysia

Published: Apr 24, 2026 10:54

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Samsung SDI will start commercial production (SOP) of a new battery cell for battery backup units (BBU), a key component for AI data centers, at its Malaysia plant in July.

According to industry sources on April 23, Samsung SDI will mass-produce its 21700 cylindrical battery cell “40V3” — first unveiled earlier this year — at the facility.

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