Highlights of ASPİLSAN Enerji’s Successes in 2024
Throughout 2024, ASPİLSAN Enerji made significant strides across a broad range of areas, including defense industry projects, sustainability efforts, educational initiatives, and international achievements. Contributing to Türkiye’s goal of energy independence with its domestic and national energy storage solutions, ASPİLSAN Enerji showcased its innovative technologies both nationally and internationally during its 43rd anniversary year.
Strengthening Turkey’s Energy Independence!
Reflecting on the company’s accomplishments in 2024, ASPİLSAN Enerji’s General Manager, Prof. Ahmet Turan ÖZDEMİR, stated: “2024 was a proud year for ASPİLSAN Enerji, during which we achieved our strategic goals, developed innovative technologies, and contributed to our country’s independence in energy storage. Guided by sustainability, domestic production, and technological innovation, we successfully launched impactful projects spanning the defense industry, environmental awareness, and sustainable economic themes.
As one of the companies with the broadest product range across various industries in Türkiye and worldwide, ASPİLSAN Enerji continues to set ambitious goals annually to advance its processes. In 2024, we achieved notable successes in national projects, marking another milestone in our journey.”
Strengthening Our Defense Industry
Türkiye’s indigenous fighter jet, KAAN, successfully completed its maiden flight powered by ASPİLSAN Enerji’s battery systems. Additionally, ASPİLSAN developed customized battery systems for the defense industry, including the BB-1923 and BB-1920. Furthermore, the company introduced Türkiye’s first 21700 Lithium-Ion Cell, the ASPİLSAN INR21700A42, setting a significant precedent. In 2024, ASPİLSAN also accelerated its efforts in marine battery systems, producing batteries for torpedoes and unmanned underwater vehicles.
Space exploration not only unlocks the mysteries of the universe but also serves as a driving force for innovation and technological progress. Technologies developed for space programs are utilized across various sectors, enhancing efficiency and boosting employment. Recognizing this potential, Türkiye has taken determined steps to become a strong global actor in the space race.
The National Space Program was launched to define Turkey’s strategic vision and goals in space, under the coordination of the Turkish Space Agency (TUA). Within this framework, ASPİLSAN Enerji signed the “Space-Qualified Battery Production Framework Protocol” with TUSAŞ (Turkish Aerospace Industries), marking a turning point in space technologies. This partnership enables the production of high-tech space-qualified batteries in Turkey, strengthening the country’s position as a global actor in the space industry. Additionally, rapid progress has been made in developing rocket batteries.
As part of the exemplary ADABÜS project for modern transportation transformation in Türkiye, ASPİLSAN Enerji developed battery systems to support a fully independent supply chain ecosystem. The ADABÜS vehicle fleet was deployed in 2024.
Representing Türkiye on International Platforms
In 2024, ASPİLSAN Enerji showcased its technologies at international exhibitions in the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. These efforts enhanced its global presence while proudly representing Türkiye. The company also achieved significant milestones in national and international certification processes, elevating product safety and quality standards to the highest levels.
Despite challenging market conditions, ASPİLSAN Enerji increased its revenue, sustaining growth through domestic production and technological innovation.
Under the European Union’s Horizon Europe Program, ASPİLSAN Enerji secured funding for three international projects under the “Climate, Energy, and Mobility” theme in 2024, further solidifying its competitive and sustainable contributions to the European battery value chain.
Workshops on Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Suppression
ASPİLSAN Enerji places great emphasis on enhancing safety standards alongside its innovative solutions in energy storage. In 2024, the company organized a workshop addressing safety concerns around lithium-ion battery fires. High-ranking officials from fire departments in Kayseri, Ankara, and Istanbul, along with academics from Sakarya University, Erciyes University, and Kayseri University, participated in the event.
The workshop explored intervention methods for lithium-ion battery fires, preventive measures for overheating scenarios, and cooling techniques. ASPİLSAN Enerji is committed to achieving high standards and quality both in production processes and user safety.
Educational and Environmental Projects for a Sustainable Future
Beyond technology and production, ASPİLSAN Enerji actively contributed to education and sustainability initiatives in 2024. Through the “Energy for a Sustainable Future” project, the company aimed to foster waste management and environmental awareness among young people and children.
Under the “Sector on Campus” program, initiated through a protocol between the Ministry of Industry and Technology and the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), ASPİLSAN Enerji collaborated with Erciyes University to launch the “Introduction to Battery Management System Design” course during the 2024 Fall Semester.
The year 2024 marked significant advancements for ASPİLSAN Enerji, with the implementation of a new organizational structure enhancing operational efficiency and important strides being made in both technological and sustainability efforts. In 2025, we will continue to expand our work in energy storage and sustainability.
Collaborative Efforts and a Participatory Management Approach
ASPİLSAN Enerji, dedicated to reducing Türkiye’s dependence on foreign energy resources, organized a “Collaboration and Coordination Workshop” in March in Kayseri. This event brought together key executives from the defense ecosystem, further strengthening partnerships and coordination within the sector.
43 Years of Excellence: Türkiye’s Rising Energy Pioneer
ASPİLSAN Enerji, with 43 years of expertise, is rapidly progressing toward becoming a global leader in energy solutions across land, sea, air, and space. Strengthening its leadership in cell and battery technologies, ASPİLSAN Enerji continues to boost Türkiye’s power in global markets with its international achievements in the aerospace and defense industries.
