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Historic Industry Investment in American Manufacturing
The U.S. energy storage industry is making an unprecedented commitment to invest more than $100 billion in American grid battery manufacturing and supply chains, establishing the country as a global leader in grid battery manufacturing.
This massive investment includes expansion capital for U.S. battery manufacturing facilities and procurement of American-made batteries for domestic energy storage projects.
350,000 jobs are expected to be created by 2030 through this investment, supporting American battery manufacturing leadership and ensuring low-cost, affordable electricity to fuel economic growth.
Manufacturing Expansion Across America
The industry is building 25 new or expanded manufacturing facilities to support the grid-scale energy storage market, with 11 already in operation or under construction. These facilities span from the Rust Belt to the Sun Belt, creating jobs and economic opportunities nationwide.
FORM FACTORY 1:
$750 million investment in a former steel mill in Weirton, West Virginia, to manufacture American batteries, creating 750 jobs.
FLUENCE ESS NETWORK:
Manufactures cells, modules, and associated equipment at facilities across the United States, in Utah, Tennessee, Arizona, and Texas, employing more than 1,200 staff, creating 450 construction jobs.
TESLA REFINING FACILITY:
$1 billion investment in Corpus Christi, Texas resulting in over 1,250 construction and full-time jobs.
LG ENERGY SOLUTION EXPANDS MANUFACTURING IN MICHIGAN:
It will provide American-made batteries for energy storage facilities across the country. LG manufactures grid batteries and battery components in facilities across the United States, including Ohio, Tennessee, and Georgia.
ARIZONA ENERGY STORAGE POWERS NEW DATA CENTER:
developer Ørsted and utility Salt River Project invest $1 billion in a new energy complex with grid batteries, providing power to a new data center in Mesa, Arizona.
Supporting Critical Industries
Fire incidents at energy storage facilities are extremely rare occurrences and remain isolated, but the industry has taken a proactive approach to working with policymakers and fire officials to promote safety.
Manufacturing:
providing new grid capacity and on-site back up power to factories across the United States
Data Centers:
Supporting reliable power for data centers in Texas, Arizona, and Virginia, and beyond to advance American dominance in the AI race
Industrial Growth:
Enabling new industrial investments and economic expansion through low-cost reliable power
Grid Stability:
Providing frequency response services and reducing reliance on expensive backup generation