Lithium battery provider NeoVolta announced it would begin manufacturing battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Pendergrass, Georgia. Through a joint-venture with Longi and recent ESS acquisition PotisEdge, “NeoVolta Power” will begin mass production at the 2-GWh plant by mid-2026. The site is scalable up to 8 GWh.
PotisEdge BESS
The facility will initially focus on prismatic-cell battery pack assembly and DC container integration, supporting approximately 89 production personnel at steady-state initial capacity. While NeoVolta has traditionally catered to the residential market, the BESS made in Georgia will be designed for the utility-scale and commercial markets.
“This transformative joint venture with PotisEdge and Longi represents a major step forward for NeoVolta, positioning us as a vertically integrated leader in the fast-growing energy storage sector. By launching domestic BESS manufacturing, we’re directly addressing surging demand in utility-scale and C&I markets, enabling scalable, reliable solutions for grid stability, peak load management, and high-growth applications,” said Ardes Johnson, CEO of NeoVolta.
NeoVolta holds a 60% controlling interest in the joint venture, NeoVolta Power, and will oversee product strategy, commercialization and customer engagement. Governance is structured through a five-member board of managers, three of whom are appointed by NeoVolta. PotisEdge holds a 20% ownership interest and contributes deep expertise in large-scale BESS manufacturing, equipment installation, commissioning and production ramp support. The remaining 20% is held by a group of strategic investors providing additional technical and operational support.
The joint venture brings together three complementary energy technology leaders: NeoVolta, PotisEdge and Longi Green Energy.
Longi is the majority owner of PotisEdge as part of its strategic expansion into energy storage. Longi’s involvement reflects broader industry convergence across solar, storage and integrated clean-energy solutions. Together, the three companies combine NeoVolta’s U.S. market presence and product strategy, PotisEdge’s BESS manufacturing systems, and LONGi’s global scale and execution discipline.
“PotisEdge is proud to partner with NeoVolta in building a U.S. battery manufacturing platform designed for scale and long-term growth,” said Minjie She, founder and CTO of PotisEdge. “As a minority owner, we are contributing our manufacturing experience, systems, and technical capabilities to support efficient execution and a successful production ramp for utility-scale and C&I energy storage solutions.”
“Longi’s strategic expansion into energy storage reflects our commitment to delivering integrated, scalable clean-energy solutions,” said Eric Luo, group VP and president of North America at Longi Green Energy. “By aligning PotisEdge’s technology leadership with NeoVolta’s U.S. market expertise, this joint venture brings together complementary strengths to serve the next phase of growth in renewable energy infrastructure.”
