17.01.2024 23:00:06 - dpa-AFX: GNW-Adhoc: Fluence Surpasses 20 GWh of Deployed and Contracted Battery-based Energy Storage Systems Globally
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fluence Energy, Inc.
("Fluence") (NASDAQ: FLNC), a leading global provider of energy storage
products, services, and optimization software for renewables and storage, today
announced the company has surpassed 20 GWh of deployed and contracted storage
systems globally. This industry-leading milestone marks a new era of scale in
battery-based energy storage installations and growth.
The global battery storage market is growing at rapid speed, with front-of-the-
meter additions(1) on track to hit approximately 158 GWh annually by 2030
according to the BloombergNEF (https://about.bnef.com/) 2H 2023 Energy Storage
Market Outlook. The global transition from traditional power to renewable
resources is driving the need for cost-effective and flexible assets like energy
storage. As the need grows, so does the scale of projects and the role of energy
storage as a key enabler of the clean energy transition.
"As the scale and complexity of battery storage projects continue to grow, few
technology providers can deliver the breadth of solutions and experience needed
to succeed in this rapidly evolving market. This milestone highlights the
trusted role Fluence plays for our customers and partners around the world. Our
industry-leading scale and proven success in delivering on the needs of our
customers - including competitive products, seamless digital integration, supply
chain diversity and security, and best in class reliability, is what sets us
apart in this market," said Fluence President and Chief Executive Officer Julian
Nebreda. "As we enter this new era of scale in battery energy storage, Fluence
is well positioned to deliver for our customers globally. We will continue
bringing new products and capabilities to market while providing services,
support, and digital solutions to help customers generate the most value from
their operations."
Fluence has partnered with customers to deploy some of the world's largest and
most complex energy storage systems. The global fleet of Fluence assets has
nearly 3 million operating hours to date. Most recently, Fluence was selected by
AGL Energy Limited (AGL) to deliver a 500 MW / 1000 MWh energy storage system
(https://ir.fluenceenergy.com/news-releases/news-release-details/agl-selects-
fluence-deliver-500-mw-liddell-battery-project) for the Liddell Battery Project
in New South Wales. It is the biggest energy storage system announced to date
that Fluence will be designing, engineering, and constructing in Australia and
will provide critical firming capacity to help enable the country's energy
transition. In 2022, Fluence announced commercial operation of the Luna Battery
Storage Project and the Lancaster Area Battery system, a combined 227 MW / 908
MWh energy storage complex (https://ir.fluenceenergy.com/news-releases/news-
release-details/fluence-ecosystem-supplies-908-mwh-battery-based-energy-storage)
in California that utilizes Fluence storage products, services, and software to
support resilient and flexible power grids.
Leading the industry in developing new applications for energy storage, Fluence
is shaping how power networks operate and addressing challenges of the energy
transition. One of those challenges is increasing grid congestion caused by the
massive expansion of renewable energy sources, bringing the need for more grid
reinforcement and relief interventions. To address this challenge, Fluence is
deploying three energy storage-as-transmission-asset projects for transmission
system operators in Germany. These include a 250 MW Grid Booster
(https://ir.fluenceenergy.com/news-releases/news-release-details/worlds-largest-
storage-transmission-project-announced-fluence) for TransnetBW and two Grid
Booster systems (https://ir.fluenceenergy.com/news-releases/news-release-
details/tennet-and-fluence-will-enhance-transmission-capacity-german) with a
combined power capacity of 200 MW for TenneT TSO. These projects will increase
transmission capacities of existing power lines, minimize grid interventions,
increase renewable penetration, reduce grid expansion, and improve security of
supply. TenneT's Grid Boosters will use Fluence Ultrastack(TM)
(https://fluenceenergy.com/ultrastack-transmission-energy-storage/), an advanced
energy storage product designed for transmission grids.
Fluence recently announced the release of Gridstack Pro
(https://fluenceenergy.com/gridstack-pro-energy-storage/), an advanced energy
storage product built for the next era of utility-scale projects. Gridstack Pro
is the latest offering in the Gridstack product line, which is trusted by
leading power generators around the world to deliver safe and reliable grid
services.
(1)Global market excluding projected utility-scale deployments in China; does
not include commercial or residential deployments.
About Fluence
Fluence Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage
products and services, and optimization software for renewables and storage.
With a presence in 47 markets globally, Fluence provides an ecosystem of
offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable
energy storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and AI-enabled SaaS
products for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider.
The Company is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers
create more resilient and sustainable electric grids.
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