Fluence Energy will serve as the EPC on the Rexford 2 energy storage project in Tulare County, California. Avantus is developing the 200 MW/800-MWh project that is paired with a solar facility.
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Fluence will deploy its four-hour duration Smartstack system incorporating U.S. domestic content. The system will utilize Fluence’s network of partner manufacturing facilities in states including Utah, South Carolina and Texas, where key components such as battery cells, modules, enclosures and thermal management systems are produced. By drawing on this U.S.-based manufacturing network, the project will support the continued advancement of domestically produced energy storage technology.
“Delivering a project of this magnitude requires deep expertise to help ensure long-term performance. By combining our end-to-end EPC capabilities with our advanced, U.S.-built Smartstack solution, we are streamlining deployment for Avantus,” said John Zahurancik, Chief Customer Success Officer at Fluence. “We are proud to leverage our proven track record to build a highly reliable and flexible power foundation for California’s energy future.”
“Providing affordable, reliable clean energy solutions at scale requires the right partners. Our work with Fluence on Rexford 2 will strengthen the grid, build domestic supply chains, and bring much-needed energy capacity to California,” said Tony Frontino, Executive Vice President of Strategic Sourcing and Asset Management at Avantus.
Rexford 2 is expected to create more than 500 union jobs at peak construction, in addition to permanent local operations roles. The project is projected to generate hundreds of millions of dollars in local tax revenue for Tulare County, supporting public services and infrastructure. Additionally, Rexford 2 will be constructed on previously disturbed land, minimizing environmental impacts.
Construction is expected to begin in 2027, and the project is targeted to reach commercial operation in late 2028.
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Projects of this scale highlight how critical accurate design, engineering, and permitting support have become for successful energy storage deployment. Great to see the industry pushing grid resilience forward