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Ford Energy signs 5-year energy storage deal with EDF power solutions

Type: Supply Agreement · Technology: Storage · Country: United States · Capacity: 20 GWh · Announced: 2026-05-20

Ford Energy, the new battery energy storage systems (BESS) business of Ford Motor Company, has entered into a framework agreement with EDF power solutions North America. Under this agreement, Ford Energy will supply up to 20 GWh of energy storage capacity over five years, with annual procurements of up to 4 GWh of Ford Energy's DC Block battery energy storage systems. Deliveries are scheduled to commence in 2028. This deal marks a material step for Ford Energy, which was launched to provide BESS solutions for utilities, data centers, and large industrial and commercial companies in the U.S., leveraging excess U.S. EV battery manufacturing capacity. EDF power solutions highlighted that Ford Energy's commitment to domestic manufacturing, traceability, and lifecycle support aligns with their standards for supply chain reliability and product quality in their expanding energy storage portfolio.

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Ford Energy has signed a 5-year energy storage deal with EDF Power Solutions North America to supply up to 20 GWh of energy storage capacity. EDF Power Solutions North America is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider specializing in renewable energy solutions across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. The deal involves annual procurements of up to 4 GWh of Ford Energy's DC Block battery energy storage systems, with deliveries scheduled to commence in 2028. Ford Energy will leverage excess U.S. EV battery manufacturing capacity to provide BESS solutions for utilities, data centers, and large industrial and commercial companies in the U.S. The agreement was announced on 2026-05-20.

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