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Richardson Electronics, Ltd. announced a new technology partnership with Gotion Inc, a global manufacturer of advanced battery technologies, to bring large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) to the multi-billion dollar U.S. market. The collaboration brings together two Illinois-based companies, Richardson Electronics in LaFox, Illinois, and Gotion Illinois’ battery manufacturing facility in Manteno, Illinois, to meet the rapidly growing demand for energy storage across commercial and industrial (C&I) and utility-scale applications.
Through this partnership, Richardson Electronics and Gotion will introduce two advanced BESS platforms: a 760-kWh system designed for C&I energy storage applications and a 5 MWh system engineered to support large-scale utility deployments. These systems will support projects ranging from customized C&I installations to large-scale utility projects in the hundreds of megawatts.
Manufactured and assembled in Manteno, Illinois, the new battery energy storage solutions will help customers manage rising electricity costs while providing greater control over energy usage and improving grid resilience. The collaboration also aligns with the continued growth of battery storage in Illinois following the rollout of the Illinois Climate Resilience and Grid Advancement (CRGA) program, which provides rebates of up to $250 per kWh for standalone battery energy storage systems.
With battery storage at the center of Illinois’ clean energy strategy, Richardson Electronics is well-positioned to support the expansion of BESS projects throughout the state and across the United States. The initiative will target both large-scale utility projects and customized C&I installations, helping organizations reduce energy costs and improve operational flexibility.
“Richardson Electronics is excited to partner with Gotion as we expand our power management and energy storage solutions portfolio,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Power & Microwave Technologies and Green Energy Solutions groups. “Gotion’s advanced battery technology combined with Richardson’s deep knowledge of the U.S. power market and global engineering support capabilities positions us well to bring reliable, high-performance battery energy storage solutions to customers across utility and commercial markets.”
Under the agreement, Gotion will provide advanced battery technology produced at Gotion’s Illinois manufacturing hub in Manteno, Illinois, while Richardson Electronics will leverage its extensive experience in the U.S. energy market to support commercialization, engineering integration, and go-to-market strategy.
“This partnership reflects Gotion’s long-term commitment to building a localized, resilient battery supply chain in the United States,” said Jacky Yu, VP of Sales, Gotion, Inc. “By combining our advanced battery technology with Richardson Electronics’ deep market expertise, we are enabling scalable, domestically supported energy storage solutions that meet the growing reliability, cost and performance needs of U.S. customers across commercial, industrial and utility segments.”
“Our collaboration in Illinois represents an important step in expanding U.S.-based manufacturing and deployment of energy storage systems, supporting grid modernization, energy independence, and economic development,” Mr. Yu added.
