Panasonic Energy De Soto
Large load · 10701 Astra Pkwy., De Soto, KS
Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America owns and operates a lithium-ion battery factory at 10701 Astra Pkwy. in De Soto, Johnson County, Kansas. The plant makes 2170 cylindrical cells for electric vehicles, and four production lines were reported in operation in June 2026. A plant executive said Evergy's new substation will provide the factory with 110 megawatts to 170 megawatts.
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Overview
Panasonic Energy began mass production of 2170 cells at its Kansas Factory, with plans to establish an annual production capacity of approximately 32 GWh in the future. A Panasonic representative said the company employs 1,800 people and four production lines are in operation.
Profile
- Electricity and grid
- Evergy services Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America under its Industrial and Large Power Service tariff. The Kansas Corporation Commission approved the Special Contract between Evergy and Panasonic. The agreement has a term of 10 years and includes a monthly minimum bill obligation. Evergy's newly built 420-megawatt substation outside the site will provide the plant with 110 megawatts to 170 megawatts, according to a construction executive at the facility. Panasonic estimated in 2024 that its plant would require about 110 to 160 megawatts during normal operations. Electric lines leading into the plant were reported to be hot with up to 290 megawatts of electricity. The Southwest Power Pool operates the transmission system in the region for the De Soto transmission line.
- Ownership
- Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America owns and operates the stationary source at 10701 Astra Pkwy. in DeSoto, Johnson County. Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd. is a Panasonic Group company.
Facility
- Activity
- Cylindrical lithium-ion batteries for automotive use (2170 cells)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Site type
- Facility
- Operating status
- Operating
Reported Jun 17, 2026
Permits and agreements
- Agreement
- Special Contract between Evergy and Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is approved
- Agreement
- term of 10 years and monthly minimum bill obligation
Related records
Panasonic Energy Corporation of North AmericaOwnerIssue 36 - 09-05-2024 | Kansas Department of Health and Environment | Notice of Proposed Amendment to Kansas Air Quality Construction Permit for Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America - 52452Panasonic Energy Corporation of North AmericaOperatorIssue 36 - 09-05-2024 | Kansas Department of Health and Environment | Notice of Proposed Amendment to Kansas Air Quality Construction Permit for Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America - 52452