LG Energy Solution Vertech and Qcells have announced a multi-year commitment to install American-made storage products on Qcell development projects across the United States. The agreement includes 5 GWh of lithium-ion energy storage systems for utility-scale projects, as well as lifecycle services from LG Energy Solution Vertech.
In 2024, Qcells entered into battery purchase agreements with LG Energy Solution Vertech totaling 4.8 GWh of BESS projects developed across the United States. The new 5-GWh partnership secures energy storage systems for Qcells that meet domestic content requirements, as LG Energy Solution’s battery energy storage products are made in Michigan, and Qcells’ solar panels are made in Georgia.
“Qcells is proud to partner with LG Energy Solution on a project that shows what’s possible when energy development supports U.S. manufacturing,” said Chris Hodrick, CEO of Qcells EPC. “This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to building clean energy the right way: creating American jobs, strengthening supply chains, and delivering reliable, affordable power for communities across the country.”
The energy storage systems included in this commitment are built using the latest LG Energy Solution containerized lithium-ion battery solutions with LFP cells manufactured at U.S. facilities. LG Energy Solution is manufacturing up to 16.5 GWh of battery energy storage cells in Holland, Michigan, with production set to ramp up to around 50 GWh at sites across North America by the end of 2026.
“We’re excited to continue our partnership with Qcells as we begin a new phase together,” said Jaehong Park, CEO and President at LG Energy Solution Vertech. “Being a long-term partner to our customers is extremely important to us. We are committed to supporting projects throughout their lifecycles to enable the long-term success of our customers’ energy storage programs, and we’re looking forward to seeing the impact our joint project portfolio has on the energy grid.”
In addition to developing utility-scale projects, Qcells operates the largest silicon solar panel manufacturing facility in the United States, based in Dalton, Georgia. The company is building a second factory in Cartersville, Georgia, where it will manufacture ingots, wafers, cells and finished panels. Once fully operational, Qcells’ annual solar panel production capacity in the US will reach 8.4 GW.
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