In the wave of energy transition in North America, a super order covering several years has quietly settled. Ford Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, has just finalized a five-year framework agreement with the North American Power Solutions division of the French power group - a grid level energy storage system of up to 20GWh will be continuously transmitted to various parts of the United States. This is not just a business cooperation, but more like a relay race across borders and industrial chains, closely connecting Chinese made battery cell technology with the demand of the North American power grid.

Local manufacturing, locking in large orders

According to the agreement, the North American Power Solutions Division of French Electric Power will purchase up to 4GWh of DC energy storage cabinet battery energy storage systems annually within five years, with delivery starting in 2028. Ford Energy will become its core supplier for grid level energy storage projects in the United States. Both sides emphasized that the stability of the supply chain and localized production are the cornerstones for this cooperation to be achieved. Ford Energy's energy storage systems are all manufactured in the United States, with full traceability from raw materials to finished products, which is crucial for grid projects that pursue long-term stable operation.

Technical advantages of 512Ah battery cells

Ford Energy's DC energy storage cabinet adopts a standardized 20 foot container design, with a single rated capacity of 5.45MWh and equipped with 512Ah lithium iron phosphate square cells. The system supports two discharge configurations of 2 hours and 4 hours, with a working DC voltage range of 1040 to 1500 volts, and is equipped with an integrated liquid cooled temperature control system. Such technical parameters not only ensure efficient operation, but also adapt to various application scenarios such as frequency and voltage regulation, power arbitrage, peak valley regulation, demand side response, emergency backup power supply, and microgrid grid connection.keywords:New energy information network,Domestic new energy latest news

Energy layout of China US cooperation

Although Ford Energy is an American company, this cooperation cannot be separated from the support of Chinese battery cell manufacturing. The 512Ah lithium iron phosphate battery cell is one of the representative products of Chinese enterprises in the global energy storage market. With high safety, long cycle life, and cost advantages, it has frequently won bids in international projects. Ford Energy has introduced high-quality battery cells made in China for assembly in the United States, ensuring the stability of the supply chain and enhancing product competitiveness. This cross-border collaboration model is becoming a typical example in the era of energy transition.Editor/Yang Meiling