Ford Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, and EDF Power Solutions North America have entered a five-year framework agreement that allows EDF Power Solutions to procure up to 4 gigawatt hours (GWh) of DC Block battery energy storage systems (BESS) annually, for a total potential volume of 20 GWh over the term. Initial deliveries are slated to begin in 2028.
Under the agreement, Ford Energy will serve as a key supplier for EDF Power Solutions’ portfolio of grid-scale energy storage projects across the United States. The deal addresses rising demand for domestically manufactured, utility-grade storage solutions that enhance renewable integration and strengthen grid resilience. Ford Energy’s approach combines industrial-scale production with full lifecycle support to ensure predictable quality and operational confidence for grid operators and developers.
The DC Block is a standardized, 20-foot container system with a rated capacity of 5.45 MWh. It features 512 Ah lithium iron phosphate prismatic cells, offers two-hour and four-hour discharge configurations, operates within a voltage range of 1,040–1,500 VDC, and incorporates liquid-cooled thermal management. Designed for applications such as frequency regulation, voltage support, energy arbitrage, peak load shifting, demand response, backup power, and microgrid integration, the system meets utility-scale performance requirements.
“This agreement with EDF power solutions validates the market’s need for a BESS supplier that combines industrial-scale manufacturing discipline with full lifecycle accountability,” said Lisa Drake, president, Ford Energy. “We are not simply delivering hardware. We are delivering the kind of predictable quality and long-term operational confidence that grid operators and large-scale developers require. Ford Energy was purpose-built to serve customers who cannot afford uncertainty in their energy storage supply chain.”
“As we continue to expand our energy storage portfolio, supply chain reliability and product quality are paramount,” said Tristan Grimbert, CEO, EDF power solutions North America. “Ford Energy’s commitment to domestic manufacturing and its rigorous approach to traceability and lifecycle support align with the standards we hold across our portfolio. This framework agreement gives us the supply visibility and product confidence we need to execute at the pace the energy transition demands.”
EDF Power Solutions North America’s portfolio includes 26 gigawatts of developed projects and 17 gigawatts under service contracts, spanning wind (onshore and offshore), solar, battery and pumped hydro storage, EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission infrastructure.
Source: Business Wire
