Will US energy industry invest $100 billion in battery energy storage systems?

Members of the US energy industry has committed to investing $100 billion over the next five years to build and buy American-made batteries for large, utility-scale deployments of battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Where are form energy batteries made?

The tension, of course, comes from the fact that most batteries, today, are made in Asia. Form Energy CEO Mateo Jaramillo says his company sources more than 80% of its battery content in the US and much of the rest from Europe and “non-China Asia.”

Where are battery production facilities located?

The domestic battery manufacturing sector demonstrates concentrated regional production, with 32% of operations located in the South. Electric vehicle market projections indicate sales increases exceeding 35% in 2023, creating expanded demand for domestic battery production capabilities.

What is a proprietary battery management system?

U.S. BESS Corp's Proprietary Battery Management System is a customized solution for our stationary storage technologies, with a focus on system optimization, safety, and security. U.S. BESS Corp's control and monitoring software gives customers and operators real-time insights into their systems through a unified dashboard.

Who is storion Energy LLC?

The company established Storion Energy LLC through affiliate Stryten Critical E-Storage LLC, partnering with Largo Inc. to address domestic sourcing of price-competitive electrolytes for vanadium redox flow battery production.

When did ABS start using battery systems?

ABS secured a $132 million contract with TICO for Proliance battery systems in electric terminal tractors during April 2025. The company established a partnership with SCAG Power Equipment for commercial mower applications the same month. Marine Travelift began utilizing ABS battery systems for electric boat hoists in November 2024.