LG Energy Solution Vertech and Qcells, recognized leaders in energy solutions and advanced storage products, have announced a multi-year agreement to deploy reliable, cost-effective, American-made energy storage systems for Qcells’ development projects nationwide. The agreement covers 5 GWh of lithium-ion energy storage capacity for utility-scale installations, along with comprehensive lifecycle services provided by LG Energy Solution Vertech. These projects will support Qcells’ EPC pipeline scheduled between 2028 and 2030. Previously, in May 2024, Qcells entered into additional battery purchase agreements with LG Energy Solution Vertech totaling 4.8GWh of BESS projects across the United States.
This partnership ensures that Qcells secures energy storage systems that meet domestic content requirements. LG Energy Solution’s battery storage products are manufactured in Michigan, while Qcells’ solar panels are produced in Georgia. In addition to the direct financial advantages associated with domestic content compliance, the use of American-made products generates broader economic benefits. It strengthens U.S. manufacturing employment, reinforces clean energy supply chains, improves grid reliability, and reduces exposure to trade-related 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: creating American jobs, strengthening supply chains, and delivering reliable, affordable power for communities across the country.”
Qcells operates the largest solar panel manufacturing facility of its kind in the United States, located in Dalton, Georgia. The company is also developing a second facility in Cartersville, Georgia, where it will produce ingots, wafers, cells, and finished panels, marking one of the largest investments in U.S. solar history to establish a fully integrated and sustainable domestic supply chain. Once both facilities are fully operational, Qcells’ total annual solar panel production capacity in the United States will reach 8.4 gigawatts, equivalent to nearly 46,000 panels per day, enough to supply electricity to more than 1.3 million American homes annually.
“We’re excited to continue our partnership with Qcells as we begin a new phase together,” said Jaehong Park, CEO and President at LG Energy Solution Vertech. “Being a long-term partner to our customers is extremely important to us. 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.”
The energy storage systems included in this commitment are built using the latest LG Energy Solution containerized lithium-ion battery solutions with LFP cells manufactured at U.S. facilities. LG Energy Solution is manufacturing up to 16.5 GWh of battery energy storage cells in Holland, MI with production set to ramp up to around 50GWh at sites across North America by the end of 2026.
