Partnerships
FENECON and A123 Systems Form Strategic Partnership for US Commercial Battery Storage
By News Desk ·
Key takeaways
- FENECON and A123 Systems announced a strategic partnership on November 12, 2026, to develop commercial and industrial battery energy storage systems in the United States.
- FENECON contributes systems integration, its open-source FEMS energy management software, and a US distribution and sales network, while A123 supplies LFP battery technology.
- The collaboration is intended to support FENECON's US headquarters and manufacturing facility in Greenville, South Carolina, which comprises approximately 35,000 square feet of production and office space.
FENECON and A123 Systems announced a strategic partnership on November 12, 2026, to develop commercial and industrial battery energy storage systems in the United States. GlobeNewswire published the announcement. The companies said the collaboration pairs FENECON's systems integration and FEMS software with A123's lithium iron phosphate battery technology.
How the FENECON and A123 Partnership Works
FENECON provides systems integration capabilities, the open-source FENECON Energy Management System (FEMS), access to a US-based distribution and sales network, and project experience from Europe. A123 brings LFP battery technology, global manufacturing expertise, and cell-to-product and system know-how. The companies intend to jointly develop and commercialize energy storage solutions for commercial and industrial applications.
Target applications include industrial and manufacturing sites, large retail and commercial facilities, and mobility and EV-charging locations. FENECON's systems will support peak shaving, solar integration, EV charging, and backup power within one energy solution. The collaboration is intended to support FENECON's plans to build and scale energy storage systems from its US headquarters and manufacturing facility in Greenville, South Carolina.
"The United States is a key growth market for FENECON, and our partnership with A123 Systems gives us an important foundation to accelerate market development while building out a localized supply chain," said Thomas Goesswein, CEO of FENECON Inc. and FENECON International. "For C&I customers in the U.S., this partnership promises the combination of a dependable battery with our FEMS intelligent energy management, system integration, and multiple applications."
Dr. Jack Li, General Manager of A123 Systems LLC, said: "By bringing together A123's commercially fielded LFP battery technology and FENECON's software-driven integration expertise, we are combining key competencies to strengthen the supply of innovative energy storage solutions tailored to the unique requirements of different markets and stakeholder needs."
FENECON's Commercial Product Line
According to akta.pro company records, FENECON launched the Commercial 100 in March 2026, a 100 kW system with up to 200 kWp PV input, as its new flagship commercial product above the Commercial 50 and Commercial 92. The same records list a partnership with The Mobility House Solutions in April 2026 to couple FENECON battery storage with charging infrastructure, enabling more charging points despite limited grid connections.
Storage Partnerships Across Markets
Other storage partnerships have been announced in recent weeks. PR Newswire reported on November 9, 2026, that Envision Energy and ju:niz Energy expanded their partnership with the 442 MWh Smareg 13 battery storage project in Bavaria, Germany. PR Newswire APAC reported on November 6, 2026, that Sungrow signed distribution agreements with Solar Juice, Raystech Group, and Supply Partners at All-Energy Australia 2026, covering 1.5 GW of PV and 4 GWh of battery storage. Ani News reported on November 12, 2026, that Pai Kane Energy and Gooree signed an MOU for 5 GWh of battery energy storage systems in India by 2030.