Ford Energy and EDF power solutions North America have signed a five-year framework agreement under which EDF can procure up to 4 GWh of Ford Energy DC Block battery energy storage systems annually, representing a total potential volume of up to 20 GWh. The deal, announced by the two companies, positions Ford Energy as a key supplier for EDF’s grid-scale storage project pipeline across North America. Deliveries under the agreement are expected to begin in 2028.
Highlights
- Five-year framework agreement covers up to 4 GWh per year and a total potential volume of up to 20 GWh of DC Block battery energy storage systems
- Ford Energy DC Block is a 20-foot containerized system rated at 5.45 MWh per unit, built around 512 Ah LFP prismatic cells
- Deliveries to EDF begin in 2028, supporting renewable integration and grid resilience across the United States
- Ford Energy launched as a wholly owned Ford Motor Company subsidiary earlier this month with a 20 GWh annual production target
A Major Commercial Anchor for Ford’s New Energy Business
The framework agreement is the first publicly disclosed commercial commitment for Ford Energy, the wholly owned Ford Motor Company subsidiary that launched earlier this month with a 20 GWh annual production target out of its Glendale, Kentucky facility. The EDF commitment of up to 4 GWh per year aligns with that annual output target across the five-year term.
EDF power solutions North America operates as an entity of the EDF Group and brings together the businesses of EDF Renewables and EDF Group International Division. The company reports a portfolio of 26 gigawatts of developed projects and 17 gigawatts under service contracts, with operations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico dating to 1987.
“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.”
DC Block Specifications
The Ford Energy DC Block is a standardized, 20-foot containerized energy storage system with a rated capacity of 5.45 MWh per unit. The system uses 512 Ah lithium iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic cells and is available in 2-hour and 4-hour discharge configurations.
Key technical specifications include:
- Operating voltage range: 1,040–1,500 VDC
- Thermal management: Integrated liquid-cooled system
- Form factor: 20-foot ISO container
- Cell chemistry: 512 Ah LFP prismatic
Ford Energy has positioned the DC Block for utility-scale applications including frequency regulation, voltage support, energy arbitrage, peak load shifting, demand response, backup power, and microgrid integration.
Supply Chain and Domestic Manufacturing
Ford Energy’s operations span full battery cell manufacturing — including production of electrode coils — plus module and container assembly and sales and service support. The vertical integration model is central to how both companies frame the agreement: Grimbert cited Ford Energy’s commitment to domestic manufacturing and its traceability and lifecycle support as alignment factors, while Drake pointed to industrial-scale manufacturing discipline and lifecycle accountability.
The framework agreement underscores demand for domestically supplied, utility-grade energy storage and signals both companies’ focus on long-duration storage infrastructure for the U.S. power grid.
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