Redwood has been on a fast-moving path: in the past year, we recycled over 20 GWh of lithium-ion batteries—the equivalent of about 250,000 electric vehicles— opened the first lithium source and nickel “mine” in the U.S. in over a decade and began construction on what will be the US’ first commercial cathode facility. With Battery Materials Campuses underway in Nevada and South Carolina, and production scaling rapidly, our next chapter is focused on deepening technical innovation to support this growth.
That’s why we’re excited to announce the opening of our new research and development center in the heart of San Francisco. This facility will mark Redwood’s first footprint in the Bay Area and a major milestone in our continued growth as we scale our engineering capabilities to meet the demands of an accelerating energy transition.
This 15,000 square foot facility, located in the Design District, will be equipped with state-of-the-art lab spaces to support innovation across the battery ecosystem, including cathode production, and future product lines.
Our engineering team plays a critical role in designing the machines, systems, and processes that allow us to recycle the vast majority of the U.S.’ lithium-ion batteries, recover over 95% of critical minerals, extend battery life when possible, and manufacture battery components at scale domestically for the first time. With its world-class engineering and technical talent, San Francisco is an ideal location for this new R&D facility—and we’re excited to put down roots in the city.
We’re hiring for dozens of roles in the Bay Area, primarily across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering. We also continue to build and scale all our teams in Nevada and South Carolina. There’s never been a better time to create a circular battery supply chain in the U.S., and we're excited to continue building it in San Francisco.
