Richardson Electronics Partners with Gotion to Scale U.S. Battery Storage Systems
Event summary
- Richardson Electronics and Gotion Inc. have formed a technology partnership to deliver U.S.-manufactured battery energy storage systems (BESS).
- The collaboration will produce two BESS platforms: a 760-kWh system for commercial/industrial use and a 5 MWh system for utility-scale deployments.
- Both systems will be manufactured in Illinois, leveraging Gotion’s Manteno facility and Richardson’s market expertise.
- The partnership aligns with Illinois’ Climate Resilience and Grid Advancement (CRGA) program, which offers rebates of up to $250 per kWh for standalone BESS.
The big picture
The partnership reflects a broader trend of domestic battery manufacturing expansion, driven by policy incentives and rising energy storage demand. Richardson Electronics and Gotion are positioning themselves to capitalize on Illinois’ clean energy strategy, which prioritizes grid resilience and cost management through localized production.
What we're watching
- Market Adoption
- How quickly the 760-kWh and 5 MWh systems gain traction in commercial and utility-scale applications.
- Regulatory Tailwinds
- Whether Illinois’ CRGA program accelerates demand for domestically manufactured BESS.
- Supply Chain Resilience
- The pace at which Gotion and Richardson can scale production to meet growing U.S. energy storage needs.
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