Forsee Power, Ivry-sur-Seine, France, a manufacturer of battery systems for commercial and industrial vehicles, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rolls-Royce, London. The collaboration with Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems business aims to jointly develop advanced battery-electric propulsion solutions for industrial and transport applications and to advance the energy transition. The signing ceremony took place in Paris on Oct. 30, 2025, with representatives from both companies.
Power Systems is a division of the Rolls-Royce Group, which manufactures propulsion systems for various applications.
As part of the agreement, signed for an initial period of five years, Forsee Power will be the main supplier of battery systems for electrification projects within Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems division. In addition, the companies will work together to develop and deliver advanced monitoring and analytics solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into automation solutions.
Rolls-Royce and Forsee Power aim for a long-term partnership with the joint development of innovations, contributing to the technology roadmap of both parties. The two groups will combine their expertise to design high-performance battery systems that meet the highest performance standards with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity and sustainability.
“This partnership between Forsee Power and Rolls-Royce reflects a shared commitment to innovation and energy transition. Our battery systems offering dedicated to very demanding applications meets the needs of Rolls-Royce to rely on one battery expert in the electrification of their applications,” Christophe Gurtner, chairman and CEO at Forsee Power, said in a statement announcing the MoU. “This partnership marks a strategic milestone for Forsee Power. It demonstrates our ability to collaborate with global leaders to accelerate the electrification of industrial uses and strengthen our international presence”
“Forsee Power combines excellent expertise in high-voltage and high-power systems with global manufacturing competence and an impressive track record. This makes the company an ideal partner for us,” said Dr. Jonathan Chen, senior vice president at Rolls-Royce. “Together, we will deliver solutions that help our customers decarbonize their applications while significantly increasing efficiency and performance.”
