AIM-quoted AMTE Power (LON: AMTE) and unquoted British Volt show how difficult it is to finance the production of advanced batteries. Building a plant to satisfy potential demand takes millions of pounds and independent companies do not have the finances to do this – or else shareholders will be significantly diluted.
There are alternatives, though. Companies can stick to what they do well – developing the technology. One company is securing production for its batteries that will provide the flexibility to satisfy demand as it increases.
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