Ford has announced its first customer of its new Ford Energy division. On Monday the company said it has signed a new five-year agreement with EDF power solutions North America that could see the automaker supply up to 20 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery storage capacity for grid-scale renewable energy projects across the United States.
The deal gives EDF access to as much as 4 GWh of Ford Energy’s DC Block battery energy storage systems (BESS) annually, beginning in 2028. Over the full term of the agreement, the total deployment could reach 20 GWh.
According to Ford, the partnership will support EDF’s growing portfolio of renewable energy projects while helping strengthen grid reliability and resiliency as electricity demand continues to rise across North America.
The battery systems being supplied are based on Ford Energy’s new utility-scale DC Block platform. Each unit offers 5.45 MWh of rated energy capacity and is housed in a standard 20-foot containerized design optimized for large-scale deployment. The systems feature liquid cooling, operate within a voltage range of 1040 to 1500 VDC, and are engineered to function in extreme climates ranging from -35°C to +55°C.
Ford says the units also include industrial-grade durability features, including C5-level corrosion protection and an IP55 ingress protection rating, making them suitable for long-term outdoor installations in harsh environments. Noise levels are rated below 75 dBA, an increasingly important factor as utilities deploy storage projects closer to populated areas.
The agreement comes less than a week after Ford’s launch of Ford Energy, the company’s dedicated energy division focused on supplying large-scale battery storage products and energy management solutions beyond the automotive sector.
Ford’s entrance into the sector highlights how automakers are looking for new revenue streams tied to battery manufacturing and energy infrastructure. Tesla has already established itself as a major player through its Megapack business, while other automakers and battery suppliers are now racing to secure long-term contracts with utilities and renewable developers.
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