Michigan Invests $1.6B in Batteries, Creating 2,150 Jobs

Michigan is about to become a powerhouse in clean energy manufacturing, and thousands of workers will benefit from the transformation.

DTE Energy announced a $1.6 billion investment to build eight battery storage systems across Michigan, all using batteries manufactured right in Holland. The partnership with LG Energy Solution Vertech will create 1,800 jobs at the Holland manufacturing plant and 350 additional positions in construction and operations.

The eight projects will deliver enough battery storage to power hundreds of thousands of homes during peak demand times. These giant batteries store electricity when the grid has extra power and release it when customers need it most, reducing strain and improving reliability for everyone.

The timing couldn't be better for Michigan families and businesses. DTE customers experienced their best electric reliability in nearly two decades last year, and these new batteries will make the grid even more dependable while helping the state meet its clean energy goals by 2030.

The economic impact extends far beyond the jobs. The project will generate an estimated $2.3 billion in total economic activity across Michigan communities. DTE already spent $2.9 billion with Michigan businesses in 2025 alone, keeping money and opportunities local.

One of the battery projects will serve Oracle's new data center in Saline Township, which is funding its own storage system. That single project provides enough battery capacity to meet DTE's portion of the state's 2030 clean energy storage requirements.

The Ripple Effect

This investment shows how clean energy development creates winning outcomes across the board. Workers in Holland get stable, well-paying manufacturing jobs. Communities across Michigan get more reliable electricity. The state moves closer to its environmental goals. And Michigan strengthens its position as a technology and manufacturing leader.

The battery storage systems represent a smarter way to manage electricity. Instead of constantly starting and stopping power plants as demand changes throughout the day, stored energy can smooth out those peaks and valleys. That means less wear on infrastructure and more consistent service for customers.

Michigan families and businesses can look forward to cleaner, more reliable power while their neighbors build the technology that makes it possible.