Detroit-based DTE Energy has announced a $1.6 billion investment in Michigan’s clean energy future through a partnership with LG Energy Solution Vertech to deploy Michigan-made battery storage systems across the state. The agreement covers eight projects scheduled for development over the next two years and is expected to generate approximately $2.3 billion in economic impact.
Together, the projects will deliver 1.5 GW / 6 GWh of battery storage capacity, enabling the grid to store excess electricity and dispatch it during periods of peak demand. DTE said the systems will improve grid reliability, ease network congestion and support Michigan’s clean energy goals.
The utility also highlighted the role of battery storage in supporting data centre growth and local manufacturing. According to DTE, the systems will help accommodate increasing electricity demand without affecting service for existing customers. The company noted that the Oracle data centre project in Saline Township is being designed so that the batteries alone can satisfy a portion of Michigan’s 2030 energy storage requirements.
The investment forms part of DTE’s broader strategy to strengthen Michigan’s energy infrastructure and manufacturing ecosystem. The company said it spent roughly $2.9 billion with Michigan-based businesses in 2025, supporting local supply chains and industrial development. DTE also reported investing nearly $4 billion during the year to modernise infrastructure and expand cleaner energy resources, underscoring its long-term commitment to grid reliability and the state’s clean energy transition.
