electrek.co·May 11, 2026
Ford has launched Ford Energy, a subsidiary that will produce U.S.-assembled battery energy storage systems, aiming for an annual output of 20 GWh from its Kentucky gigafactory, as part of its strategic shift towards the growing grid-scale energy storage market.
Ford's launch of its subsidiary, Ford Energy, to produce 20 GWh of U.S.-assembled battery energy storage systems annually highlights a strategic pivot towards the growing grid-scale energy storage market. For professionals tracking renewable energy and energy storage, this move signals significant opportunities in the energy storage sector, particularly for partnerships or investments in infrastructure supporting utilities, data centers, and industrial applications.