Core Viewpoint - Fluence has officially launched an automated battery storage manufacturing plant in Vietnam's Bắc Ninh Province, with an annual production capacity of 35 GWh, aimed at meeting the growing global demand for battery storage solutions [2][4]. Group 1: Manufacturing and Production Capacity - The new plant's annual capacity can meet the deployment needs of approximately 8.75 GW/4-hour storage systems [3]. - Fluence's Gridstack Pro and Smartstack series products will be produced at this facility, which are the company's latest generation of large-scale storage solutions [4]. - The Gridstack Pro system is designed for utility companies and independent power producers, featuring enhanced safety certifications and optimized design for deployment in capacity-constrained areas [4]. - The Smartstack system is more compact and integrates energy management functions, with a capacity of 7.5 MWh using 314 Ah cells [4]. Group 2: Financial Performance - In the third quarter of FY2025, Fluence reported revenues of $602.5 million, a year-on-year increase of 24.7% [5]. - The company reaffirmed its annual revenue target of $2.6 billion to $2.8 billion but indicated that due to slower-than-expected expansion at its new U.S. plant, revenues are likely to be at the lower end of this range [5]. - Despite delays in expansion affecting some expected revenues, Fluence anticipates that these facilities will reach target capacity by the end of the year, ensuring timely delivery to customers [6]. - As of June 30, 2025, Fluence has deployed 6.3 GW/16.7 GWh of storage systems, with signed pending orders totaling 8.2 GW and a total reserve of planned and under-construction projects amounting to 35.7 GW/114.3 GWh [6]. Group 3: Industry Trends and Expansion - Southeast Asia is increasingly interested in energy storage technology, prompting Fluence to establish a manufacturing facility in Thailand to tap into this emerging market [7]. - Several Chinese energy storage companies are also expanding their manufacturing capacities in Southeast Asia, with notable investments such as CATL's $6 billion integrated battery project in Indonesia [7]. - Other companies like EVE Energy and Guoxuan High-Tech are also making significant strides in establishing production bases in the region, indicating a growing trend of global energy storage manufacturing centers [8][9].