LG Energy Solution Vertech and Qcells have announced a multi-year partnership to deliver 5 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of American-made lithium-ion energy storage projects across the United States, strengthening domestic clean energy infrastructure and manufacturing.
Under the agreement, LG Energy Solution Vertech will supply battery energy storage systems (BESS) and lifecycle services for Qcells’ utility-scale energy projects scheduled between 2028 and 2030. The collaboration builds on an earlier deal signed in May 2024, under which Qcells entered battery purchase agreements totaling 4.8 GWh of energy storage projects developed across the U.S.
All projects under the new commitment will meet U.S. domestic content requirements, with LG Energy Solution manufacturing battery energy storage products in Michigan and Qcells producing solar panels in Georgia. The companies said the partnership not only provides financial advantages under domestic content incentives but also delivers broader economic benefits, including job creation, strengthened supply chains, enhanced grid reliability, and reduced exposure to trade risks 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—by creating American jobs, strengthening supply chains, and delivering reliable, affordable power for communities across the country.”
Qcells currently operates the largest solar panel manufacturing facility in the United States in Dalton, Georgia, and is constructing a second factory in Cartersville, Georgia. The new facility will manufacture ingots, wafers, cells, and finished panels, marking the largest investment in U.S. solar manufacturing history. Once fully operational, Qcells’ annual solar panel production capacity in the U.S. is expected to reach 8.4 gigawatts, enough to power more than 1.3 million American homes annually.
LG Energy Solution Vertech CEO and President Jaehong Park said the partnership reflects the company’s long-term commitment to its customers. “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,” he said.
The energy storage systems included in the agreement will use containerized lithium-ion battery solutions with LFP cells, manufactured at U.S. facilities. LG Energy Solution is currently producing up to 16.5 GWh of battery energy storage cells in Holland, Michigan, with plans to ramp up production to around 50 GWh across North America by the end of 2026.
