Anya Sidhu

Analyst - Batteries

Anya is an analyst working in the Battery and Gigafactory team, covering capacity, supply and demand for lithium and sodium ion batteries. She has also begun working on the Portables report, building out our global view of unit sales and demand for each segment. Anya holds a BSc in Chemistry from the University of Leicester.

Recent articles by this Author

Article | May 07, 2026 | 3 min read

Morrow files for bankruptcy as European-owned cell capacity continues to fall

Norwegian Tier 3 cell manufacturer Morrow has announced that it is filing for bankruptcy, halting its homegrown cell production plans. The company operates a 6GWh facility in Arendal, Norway, which was expected to ramp up to 42GWh. The plant produces lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells for both electric vehicle (EV) and battery energy stationary storage (BESS) customers, with plans for lithium nickel manganese oxide (LMNO) capacity in the future. Earlier this year, Morrow signed an LFP supply agreement with Proventia, covering commercial and off‑highway applications, that was scheduled to run until 2031.

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Article | Feb 18, 2026 | 3 min read

The top five battery producers: past, present and future

Between 2020 and 2025 gigafactory capacity grew six-fold, and it is set to grow another 118% by 2030 as assessed by Benchmark’s Battery & Gigafactory Service. To celebrate International Battery Day, Benchmark explores how the top five battery producers have shifted since 2020, and which companies are set to hold the top positions in 2030.

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