LG Energy Solution Vertech and Qcells-leaders in clean energy technology and solutions—announced a multi-year agreement to deploy reliable, affordable, American-made battery energy storage systems across Qcells’ utility-scale development projects throughout the United States. The commitment includes 5 GWh of lithium-ion energy storage systems for upcoming utility-scale installations, along with full lifecycle services provided by LG Energy Solution Vertech. The projects covered under this agreement will support Qcells’ engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) portfolio scheduled for deployment between 2028 and 2030. In addition, in May 2024, Qcells entered into battery purchase agreements with LG Energy Solution Vertech totaling 4.8 GWh, which have been deployed in energy storage system (ESS) projects developed across the U.S.
The two companies’ extended collaboration is expected to help Qcells energy storage installations meet local content rules by using components made in the U. S. for both solar and storage. LG Energy Solutions battery energy storage systems are made in Michigan, whereas Qcells solar panels are manufactured in Georgia. Apart from the immediate monetary and regulatory advantages, the deployment of U. S. , made energy technologies also contributes to the economy on a larger scale over time through the support of domestic manufacturing employment, strengthening the U. S. clean, energy supply chain network, enhancing grid reliability, and lowering the risk of being affected by changes in international trade and tariffs.
“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.”
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Qcells has the largest solar panel manufacturing plant of its kind in the United States, based in Dalton, Georgia. The company is also building a second manufacturing plant in Cartersville, Georgia, which will manufacture ingots, wafers, solar cells, and finished solar panels. This is the largest investment in the history of solar manufacturing in the United States to create a sustainable domestic supply chain. When fully operational, the U.S. solar panel manufacturing presence of Qcells will provide an annual solar panel production capacity of 8.4 gigawatts, or nearly 46,000 solar panels per day, enough to power 1.3 million homes in the United States.
“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.”
The energy storage systems covered by this commitment will utilize LG Energy Solution’s latest containerized lithium-ion battery solutions featuring lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells manufactured at U.S. facilities. LG Energy Solution is currently producing up to 16.5 GWh of battery energy storage cells at its Holland, Michigan facility, with total North American production capacity expected to scale to approximately 50 GWh by the end of 2026.