A battery manufacturer has selected Kentucky for a nearly $712 million project to produce industrial-sized batteries used to store and distribute energy.

Gov. Andy Beshear announced a landmark economic development project on Friday, with Shelbyville Battery Manufacturing set to create 1,572 high-tech jobs through a nearly $712 million investment in Shelby County.

Governor Andy Beshear, along with local leaders and executives, announced a nearly $712 million project in Shelby County that is set to create over 1,500 tech jobs.

Renewable energy company Canadian Solar Inc. announced a new industrial battery manufacturing plant in Shelbyville, representing a $712 million investment.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A state-of-the-art battery plant is planned for Shelbyville, marking Shelby County's largest economic development project. State and local dignitaries, including Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, unveiled the project at a news conference Friday morning.