Ford Energy, the new battery energy storage systems (BESS) business of Ford Motor Company, and EDF power solutions North America announced a new framework agreement, with Ford supplying up to 20 GWh of energy storage capacity over five years.

The deal marks the first major agreement for Ford Energy, launched earlier this month by the automotive giant to provide BESS solutions for utilities, data centers and large industrial and commercial companies in the U.S., with the new unit enabling the company to repurpose some of its excess U.S. EV battery manufacturing capacity after reporting a $19.5 billion charge and rationalizing its U.S. EV-related assets and product roadmap due to lower than expected EV demand.

Ford Energy said that the new agreement will position the company as a key BESS supplier for EDF power solutions’ growing portfolio of grid-scale energy storage projects across the U.S.

Ford Energy President Lisa Drake said:

“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. 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.”

Under the new agreement, EDF will procure up to 4 gigawatt hours (GWh) annually of Ford Energy’s DC Block battery energy storage systems, representing a total potential volume of up to 20 GWh over the term of the agreement. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2028.

Tristan Grimbert, CEO, EDF power solutions North America said:

“As we continue to expand our energy storage portfolio, supply chain reliability and product quality are paramount. 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.”