Overview
- Richardson Electronics and Gotion announced a partnership to bring two battery energy storage platforms to U.S. customers, including a 760 kWh unit for commercial sites and a 5 MWh unit for utilities.
- The systems will be built and assembled at Gotion’s Manteno, Illinois plant, with Richardson leading engineering integration, commercialization, and sales.
- Industry coverage notes the deal arrives as new Foreign Entity of Concern rules restrict tax credits for technology tied to designated countries, raising questions about incentive eligibility for projects using China-linked suppliers.
- The companies highlighted Illinois’ Climate Resilience and Grid Advancement program, which offers rebates up to $250 per kWh for standalone storage and could lower costs for buyers.
- The partnership builds on Gotion’s 2023 Manteno factory plan and Richardson’s $8.5 million La Fox expansion into storage last year, signaling continued bets on localized supply chains.