LG Energy Solution Vertech and Qcells have signed a multi-year agreement to deploy 5 GWh of U.S.-manufactured lithium-ion battery energy storage systems across utility-scale projects scheduled between 2028 and 2030. The projects will meet domestic content requirements, combining Michigan-made LFP battery cells with Georgia-manufactured solar modules, supporting U.S. supply chain development and grid-scale storage expansion.
PROJECT SNAPSHOT
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Companies | LG Energy Solution Vertech & Qcells EPC |
| Total Storage Capacity | 5 GWh |
| Project Type | Utility-scale BESS (Lithium-ion, LFP) |
| Deployment Timeline | 2028–2030 |
| Prior Agreement | 4.8 GWh BESS (May 2024) |
| Manufacturing Locations | Michigan (batteries); Georgia (solar modules) |
| Domestic Content Compliance | Yes |
| Cell Production Capacity | 16.5 GWh, scaling to 50 GWh North America by 2026 |
U.S.-based LG Energy Solution Vertech and Texas-based Qcells EPC have entered into a multi-year agreement to deploy 5 GWh of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) for utility-scale projects across the United States. The projects scheduled for delivery between 2028 and 2030 and will integrate American-manufactured battery and solar components to meet U.S. domestic content requirements.
Under the agreement, LG Energy Solution Vertech will supply 5 MWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery systems along with lifecycle services. The systems will be deployed across Qcells’ utility-scale development portfolio and integrated through its engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) platform.
This transaction represents the second agreement between the two companies in recent years. In May 2024, Qcells and LG Energy Solution Vertech signed a 4.8 GWh supply deal.
The partnership ensures that Qcells’ energy storage deployments meet domestic content requirements, with LG Energy Solution’s battery energy storage products manufactured in Michigan and Qcells’ solar modules produced in Georgia. Beyond the direct financial advantages associated with domestic content qualification, the use of U.S.-manufactured products contributes to broader economic activity. It supports domestic manufacturing employment, reinforces energy supply chains, improves grid reliability and reduces exposure to trade-related risks and tariffs.
The energy storage systems under the agreement will use LFP cells produced at LG Energy Solution’s facility in Holland, Michigan. The company is currently manufacturing up to 16.5 GWh of battery energy storage cells at the site and plans to scale overall North American production capacity to approximately 50 GWh by the end of 2026. The containerized architecture is designed for grid-scale applications, including four-hour duration configurations typically deployed in hybrid PV-storage and standalone storage projects.
Qcells operates a large-scale solar module manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia and is constructing an integrated solar manufacturing complex in Cartersville, Georgia. Once fully operational, Qcells’ annual U.S. solar panel production capacity will reach 8.4 GW, or nearly 46,000 panels every day, enough to power more than 1.3 million American homes annually.
Chris Hodrick, CEO of Qcells EPC said that the partnership with LG Energy Solution aligns energy project development with U.S. manufacturing. He added that the collaboration supports domestic job creation, supply chain resilience and delivery of reliable, cost-competitive power across U.S. markets.
Jaehong Park, CEO and President of LG Energy Solution Vertech said that the company continues its collaboration with Qcells under a new phase of projects. He added that LG Energy Solution Vertech plans to provide long-term support across project lifecycles to ensure operational continuity and portfolio performance within the U.S. energy storage market.