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From Lab to Field: HPQ and Novacium Secure First Battery Order from European Drone Manufacturer Using GEN4 Cells
The initial order represents a first step in the commercialization of cylindrical battery pack fo...
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[{"type":"text","content":"From Lab to Field: HPQ and Novacium Secure First Battery Order from European Drone Manufacturer Using GEN4 Cells\nThe initial order represents a first step in the commercialization of cylindrical battery pack formats and follows recent capacity testing of HPQ Silicon’s GEN4 21700 cellsThe customer operates across professional, industrial, and defense drone markets.The initial battery pack order, designed for high-endurance drone applications, is based on an 8S2P configuration delivering between 10,000 mAh and 13,400 mAh. Discussions are ongoing regarding a potential 8S3P configuration, which could deliver between 15,000 mAh and 20,100 mAh MONTREAL, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ, OTCQB: HPQFF, FRA: O08), today announced that its strategic partner, Novacium, has received an initial battery pack order from a European drone manufacturer. The order represents a first step in the commercialization of high-capacity lithium-ion battery packs for drones. The counterparty remains undisclosed for confidentiality reasons. This order follows GEN4 performance results announced on April 15, 2026, in which 21700 cells achieved up to 7,030 mAh under extended-voltage test conditions, with energy densities reaching 330.9 Wh/kg and 937.5 Wh/L. Laboratory testing also demonstrated over 96% capacity retention after 100 deep-discharge cycles, supporting potential use cases requiring high endurance and repeated cycling [1]. Rendering of an 8S2P GEN4-based battery pack configuration ordered by a European drone manufacturer The cylindrical battery pack formats proposed to the customer are based on an 8-series (8S) architecture and are offered in two configurations: 8S2P and 8S3P. Both configurations utilize GEN4 21700 cells designed to combine high discharge capability with the energy density advantages of silicon-based anode materials. At the pack level, the 8S2P configuration sold to the customer is expected to deliver approximately 10,000 mAh to 13,400 mAh. The customer has also requested pricing for an 8S3P configuration 8S3P configuration packs, which could deliver approximately 15,000 mAh to 20,100 mAh. “Drone manufacturers are actively looking for ways to extend flight time without increasing weight,” said Jed Kraiem, COO of Novaci...