From News Desk

LG Energy Solution Vertech has announced a supply agreement with DTE Energy, partnering to develop Michigan-made battery energy storage systems (BESS) across the state. The agreement will support eight projects with battery systems delivered over a two-year period.

The eight energy storage projects will deliver 1.5 gigawatts of battery storage or 6 gigawatts hours, a critical technology that enhances grid reliability. The battery energy storage systems will store electricity during times of excess generation and distribute the power to customers as needed to meet peak periods of customer demand. This will reduce strain on the grid and decrease the need to start and stop generation as demand fluctuates.

“Michigan is a key US manufacturing region for our company, where many of our colleagues live and work,” said Jaehong Park, CEO and President, LG Energy Solution Vertech, the US energy storage division of LG Energy Solution. “We’re thrilled to work with DTE to bring Michigan-made energy storage to our communities. As more US-made energy storage projects are added to the energy grid, we’re building opportunities for advanced roles in the state that support our national energy needs.”

LG Energy Solution will provide battery cells made in Michigan and other US and Canadian facilities to support this portfolio of projects.