It is reported that LG has cancelled the development of square battery, which is not feasible from a commercial point of view.

CTOnews.com September 14 news, according to TheElec learned that LG Energy Solutions recently canceled the development of prismatic batteries.

Earlier this year LG Energy Solutions began reviewing whether the product was viable, but recently concluded it was not commercially viable. It is reported that the square battery is an alternative version of the cylindrical battery by placing the material in a metal can. Samsung SDI, Ningde Times and BYD all manufacture this type of battery, and Northvolt Toshiba, Morrow Batteries, Verkor, Britishvolt and Automotive Cell Company also produce prismatic batteries.

CTOnews.com understands that LG Energy Solutions currently focuses on pouch batteries, which it also makes cylindrical batteries, but most of its batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems are pouch batteries. The company developed prismatic batteries to increase the diversity of its product portfolio while also absorbing the advantages of the technology.

Sources said the company's final conclusion was that there was no advantage in sourcing components and equipment to make prismatic batteries more convenient than other types. LG Energy Solutions is currently focused on expanding its production capacity, so expanding the capacity of a certain battery type is more important than technology.

Soft pack batteries use pouched film instead of metal cans to contain battery materials, which makes it easier for manufacturers to increase the energy density of batteries, but they also need to remove gases formed inside during production.

LG Energy Solutions is focusing on making its manufacturing process more advanced, using new methods to stack battery materials, such as advanced Z-stacking, which prevents separator shedding by adding more laminating rollers during production.