LG Energy Solution and Qcells Partner for 5 GWh BESS Projects in US, Delivery from 2028 to 2030

Published: Feb 5, 2026 09:22

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4th Feb , LGES officially announced a cooperation agreement with Qcells, a wholly-owned subsidiary of South Korea's Hanwha Group. The agreement includes a 5 GWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) for energy storage projects in the US. LGES will provide full life cycle services, with delivery scheduled from 2028 to 2030.The ESS provided by LGES will adopt the latest containerized lithium battery solution, utilizing LFP batteries produced at LG's US factory. It is reported that the capacity of LGES's battery plant in Michigan, US. Qcells' solar panels are manufactured in Georgia, US. This cooperation will meet local manufacturing requirements in the US, further reducing trade and tariff risks.

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