Fluence Expands U.S. Manufacturing Footprint with Enclosure and Battery Management System (BMS) Production in Arizona

Core Insights - Fluence Energy, Inc. has commenced production at a new manufacturing facility in Goodyear, Arizona, focusing on enclosures and battery management system hardware for grid-scale energy storage systems, reinforcing its commitment to domestic manufacturing and U.S. energy security [1][2][4] Company Developments - The new facility is part of Fluence's strategy to onshore production of all major components for grid-scale battery energy storage systems, aiming to meet U.S. demand with domestically manufactured products [2][5] - Fluence is increasing its domestic manufacturing capabilities across several states, including Arizona, Texas, Tennessee, and Utah, with an investment of approximately $700 million, creating over 1,200 manufacturing jobs and 450 construction jobs in 2025 [2][4] Industry Context - The American Clean Power Association announced a commitment from the U.S. energy storage industry to invest $100 billion in American-made grid batteries by 2030, aiming to supply 100% of the U.S. energy storage market with domestic manufacturing within five years [3][4] - The expansion of U.S. energy storage manufacturing is expected to create 350,000 jobs and position the U.S. as a global leader in battery manufacturing [3][4] Strategic Goals - Fluence aims to fully onshore production to serve all U.S. demand with domestically produced energy storage solutions, enhancing supply chain resilience and energy security [5] - The company has deployed or contracted over 20,000 MWh of battery energy storage capacity across more than 80 projects in the U.S., supporting utilities and power producers with advanced storage solutions [5][6]