Ford Motor Company, a subsidiary of Ford Energy and EDF Power Solutions North America have signed a five-year framework agreement for large-scale battery energy storage (BESS) procurement in US. Under the agreement, EDF may procure up to 4 GWh of DC Block BESS annually from Ford Energy. The partnership represents a total potential deployment volume of up to 20 GWh over the five-year term. The BESS deliveries are expected to commence in 2028.
Furthermore, Ford Energy’s DC Block is a standardised 20-foot containerised energy storage system with a rated capacity of 5.45 MWh per unit. The system uses 512 Ah lithium iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic battery cells and is available in both 2-hour and 4-hour discharge configurations. It operates within a voltage range of 1,040-1,500 VDC and features integrated liquid-cooled thermal management technology.
In December 2025, EDF power solutions Canada and Énergie Renouvelable Granit Inc announced that the Haute-Chaudière wind project in Quebec, Canada has secured non-recourse construction and term financing. The 124 MW project received the funding from a group of lenders that includes National Bank of Canada, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Desjardins Group, KfW IPEX-Bank, and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank.
REGlobal’s Views: EDF has been implementing many BESS projects across the country, as utilities integrate more storage in their grids to account for higher renewable energy penetration. Further, with the risk of extreme weather events causing prolonged power cuts, energy storage systems can help provide back up power in large volumes and maintain power supply.