SoftBank to Produce In-House Batteries for AI Data Centers

Published: Apr 24, 2026 10:55

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According to Bloomberg and other major media outlets on April 24 (local time), SoftBank has begun preparations to convert part of its factory in Sakai into a large-scale battery production line.

The company aims to establish production capacity of several gigawatt-hours (GWh) within the next five years, which is expected to become one of the largest battery manufacturing facilities in Japan.

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