Fluence just took a big step to make grid batteries truly American

Fluence Energy has officially started production at its new factory in Goodyear, Arizona, where it’s now cranking out steel enclosures and battery management system (BMS) hardware for its grid-scale energy storage systems.

This plant is part of the Washington, DC-headquartered global battery storage company’s larger push to build and source every major part of its battery energy storage systems in the US. The company’s domestic supply chain spans Arizona, Texas, Tennessee, and Utah, covering everything from battery cells and thermal systems to Fluence’s inverter supplier in South Carolina.

The partnerships represent around $700 million in investment and more than 1,200 manufacturing jobs in 2025 alone. Add another 450 construction jobs and growing, a significant economic spark.

John Zahurancik, president of Fluence Americas, says the rapidly expanded domestic supply chain helps customers steer clear of global supply chain snarls while ensuring the company’s systems stay safe, reliable, and cybersecure. “Enclosure and BMS production at the Goodyear facility is another strong step forward in this commitment,” he said.

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The American Clean Power Association (ACP) recently unveiled the US energy storage industry’s bold plan to invest $100 billion into American-made grid batteries by 2030. The goal is to meet 100% of domestic energy storage demand using US-based supply chains and create 350,000 jobs in the process.

“Fluence is leading the way,” said ACP CEO Jason Grumet. “Their investment in Arizona – a national leader in energy storage – underscores the momentum behind expanding US manufacturing, strengthening energy security, creating high-quality jobs, and supporting key suppliers, including American steel.”

Fluence’s products will also be critical in helping to keep the grid stable as the demand for power rapidly increases. The company already has more than 20,000 megawatt-hours of battery storage deployed or in the pipeline across 80+ projects in the US.

“Our goal is to fully onshore production, as quickly as possible,” said Peter Williams, Fluence’s chief product and supply chain officer. “This facility brings us closer to that goal.”

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