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News ClipE&E News by POLITICO·TN

Grid batteries get record boost from data centers

The U.S. market for grid-scale battery storage recorded its best first quarter ever, driven significantly by the rising power demands of data centers and artificial intelligence. Major tech companies like Google and Meta are investing in advanced battery technologies to ensure facility uptime. The industry faces challenges from federal policy uncertainty, permitting issues, and trade regulations, despite growing demand and domestic manufacturing efforts.

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5/21/2026

News Clipherald-dispatch.com·Point Pleasant, Mason County, WV

Ford Pivots to Data Center Energy Storage After EV Setbacks

Ford Motor Co. has launched a new subsidiary, Ford Energy, to provide battery energy storage systems primarily for data centers and utilities, shifting focus from electric vehicle production. This move comes as the EV market did not meet expectations, with Ford seeing a gap in the market for reliable energy storage for data center growth and grid resilience. The article notes that while this is a national strategy, its local impact might be small, as specific data centers in West Virginia and Ohio are currently slated to rely on natural gas or coal for power.

electricity government announcement

5/13/2026

News ClipE&E News by POLITICO·Glendale, Hardin County, KY

Ford pivots from EVs to batteries for data centers

Ford has announced Ford Energy, a new subsidiary focused on manufacturing batteries for data centers and the electrical grid. This strategic shift, with production slated for late 2027 at its Glendale, Kentucky, plant, addresses the surging electricity demand driven by data center growth and renewable energy integration.

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5/12/2026

News ClipCNET·Glendale, Hardin County, KY

Ford Launches Energy Subsidiary to Build Data Center-Scale Batteries at Kentucky Plant

Ford has launched Ford Energy, a new subsidiary focused on manufacturing large-scale battery energy storage systems, including those for data centers. These "DC Block" batteries will be produced at Ford's Glendale, Kentucky plant, with deliveries starting in late 2027. The initiative aims to address the growing electricity demand from AI data center expansion and capitalize on domestic manufacturing incentives.

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5/12/2026