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SK On Lands Up to 7.2 GWh U.S. ESS Deal With Flatiron

The agreement positions SK On for U.S. storage growth with LFP mass production slated in Georgia next year.

Overview

  • SK On will supply containerized energy storage units using 1 GWh LFP batteries to Flatiron Energy Development starting in the second half of 2026.
  • The deal includes rights of first offer on Flatiron projects totaling an estimated 6.2 GWh through 2030.
  • Market watchers estimate the contract value at about 2 trillion won, as SK On did not disclose pricing.
  • SK On says LFP battery mass production will begin at SK Battery America in Georgia in the second half of next year.
  • The arrangement marks SK On’s first large-scale ESS contract in the United States since entering the market in 2022, according to the company.