Samsung and E.ON have laid out plans to collaborate on developing profitable energy storage solutions in selected regions and markets.
The two companies will seek opportunities for lithium-ion batteries in grid stabilization applications, for industrial customers and in appropriate energy systems. Initial projects will be installed in the USA, Germany, the UK and the Czech Republic, the two firms said.
"The expansion of renewables, together with customers’ demands for decentralized solutions are driving the need for flexibility across the entire energy system," said Bernhard Reutersberg, chief markets Officer at E.ON SE. "Lithium-Ion batteries are well suited to provide part of this flexibility due to their modular size, efficiency, simplicity and scalability."
Reutersberg added: "To grow in this area, we are convinced Samsung is the right partner for us to develop a potential business model. The company is a market leader with a strong know-how and track record."
"As one of global leaders of supplying lithium-ion battery-related products, Samsung SDI serves the ESS markets with new innovative products that our capability and experience fabricate," said Sewoong Park, Vice President of Samsung SDI ESS Business Team. "With the developing battery technology, Samsung SDI strengthens the product line-up and platforms for diverse ESS applications, and will continue to be a trustworthy partner to E.ON."
