Leclanché SA

Leclanché SA is a Swiss manufacturer of lithium-ion cells and a leading provider of high-quality energy storage solutions, founded in 1909 in Yverdon-les-Bains. With over 110 years of experience, the company combines German engineering precision with Swiss quality to deliver fully vertically integrated battery systems for transportation, utilities, and industrial applications. Its primary function centers on accelerating the transition to a cleaner energy future through advanced lithium-ion technologies, including proprietary large-format cells like lithium-titanate and high-energy pouch cells optimized for fast charging and long cycle life. Leclanché SA serves key sectors such as e-mobility with battery packs for electric vehicles, buses, trucks, ferries, and rail; stationary energy storage for grid integration of renewables like solar and wind; and specialty systems for automated guided vehicles and defense. Notable achievements include powering the world’s first fully electric autonomous container ship Yara Birkeland, equipping the largest electric ferry in Denmark, and deploying over 100 MWh of stationary projects globally. As the only listed pure-play energy storage company, it plays a pivotal role in electrifying transport, stabilizing grids, and powering industrial machines.