Acculon Energy, a leading manufacturer of advanced battery systems, has announced a strategic agreement with Circulor, the leading supply chain traceability provider, and Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, to deliver next-generation battery energy storage solutions. This collaboration solidifies Acculon’s commitment to responsible sourcing and sustainability with Circulor’s pioneering traceability and digital battery passport solutions and Rockwell’s state-of-the-art manufacturing expertise to accelerate compliance with existing and emerging regulatory standards.
As the demand for next-generation energy storage grows in pursuit of firm, diverse, and clean power, transparency and responsible stewardship become more and more essential. The EU Battery Regulation’s due diligence requirements and digital battery passport requirement, by February 2027, highlight the importance of supply chain traceability and require a shift for companies to prioritize and prove responsible sourcing of critical minerals. This level of product transparency is also required to garner market incentives and meet increasing market import and trade restrictions.
In response, this strategic agreement enables a data trail for the origin of key materials such as sodium, lithium, copper, nickel, and graphite, as well as the embedded carbon emissions, from raw material source to final battery manufacturing at Acculon’s Ohio facility. Together, they will also implement battery passports for a range of commercial and industrial applications for their customers, providing unprecedented levels of transparency and enabling them to meet upcoming compliance obligations.
“Acculon Energy is thrilled to partner with Circulor and Rockwell as we advance our commitment to responsible energy storage innovation. Europe is an important export market for Acculon, and working with the best-in-class for traceability is an important step in our entry. Beyond Europe, we aim to give our global customers visibility into the resiliency of the sodium and lithium supply base we’ve put together.”
– Andrew Thomas, president of Acculon Energy.
By incorporating traceability from cell selection through production, the collaboration proves Acculon’s commitment to responsible development and manufacturing, scaling the partnership as Acculon scales output.
“As the demand for battery energy storage accelerates, so too does the need for accountability in how these systems are built. We’re proud to work with Acculon Energy and Rockwell Automation to prove that transparent, traceable, and responsible supply chains are not only possible but essential to a resilient energy future.”
– Douglas Johnson-Poensgen, CEO and founder of Circulor.
“Rockwell Automation is proud to support innovative manufacturers like Acculon Energy as they embrace digital transformation. By connecting intelligent manufacturing systems with trusted traceability data, we’re helping Acculon scale with confidence and compliance in mind.”
– James Glasson, vice president, Rockwell Automation.
Acculon, along with Circulor and Rockwell’s combined strengths, will deliver significant benefits for consumers of energy storage products navigating the rapidly evolving and increasingly complex market expectations for secure, resilient, and responsible supply chains. This partnership sets a new benchmark for supply chain integrity, product transparency, and compliance readiness in battery energy storage.
“Acculon Energy is thrilled to partner with Circulor & Rockwell as we advance our commitment to responsible energy storage innovation. Europe is an important export market for Acculon, & working with the best-in-class for traceability is an important step in our entry.”
– Andrew Thomas, Acculon Energy President.
