Hithium’s First North American Facility in Mesquite
Hithium Tech USA, a subsidiary of China-based Xiamen Hithium Energy Storage Technology Co., has announced a significant investment in North Texas. The company will establish a new battery module and system assembly plant at 20 East Trinity Pointe in Mesquite. This nearly half-million-square-foot facility, part of a 284-acre industrial park developed by Stream Realty Partners, will be Hithium’s first manufacturing presence in North America and is set to bring 141 manufacturing jobs to the city when it becomes operational in 2029.
Pioneering Innovations in Battery Energy Storage
Founded in 2019, Hithium specializes in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), with products designed for utility-scale, commercial, and industrial applications. The company is renowned for its innovations, including significant safety improvements and enhanced lifecycle for lithium-ion batteries. To date, Hithium has shipped over 20 GWh of BESS products worldwide. The Mesquite plant, with an annual capacity of 10 GWh, is expected to accelerate the company’s development and production of energy storage systems tailored for the U.S. market.
Boosting Local Economy and Collaborations
Hithium Chairman Jeff Wu highlighted the positive economic impact of the new facility on Mesquite. “This facility will not only speed up our product development for the U.S. market but also stimulate economic growth and development in the Mesquite area,” Wu stated. Local leaders have also expressed enthusiasm about the project. Mesquite Mayor Daniel Alemán Jr. welcomed the development, noting the importance of Hithium’s investment for the region’s growth. Kevin Shatley, VP of economic development at the Dallas Regional Chamber, emphasized the benefits for the local economy and job creation. Matt Dornak, managing director at Stream, expressed pride in Hithium serving as the anchor tenant for the new business park, highlighting the collaborative efforts that made this project possible.
