Fluence Secures $800M Rexford 2 Energy Storage Deal with Avantus — Fluence Energy, Inc.

Event summary

Fluence will provide a 200 MW / 800 MWh Smartstack™ energy storage system for the Rexford 2 project in Tulare County, California.
The project includes turnkey EPC services and U.S.-made components from Fluence’s partner manufacturing facilities in Utah, South Carolina, and Texas.
Rexford 2 is expected to create over 500 union jobs at peak construction and generate hundreds of millions in local tax revenue.
Construction begins in 2027, with commercial operation targeted for late 2028.

The big picture

This deal underscores the increasing strategic importance of domestic energy storage solutions in California’s grid modernization efforts. With renewable integration challenges mounting, Fluence’s ability to deliver large-scale, U.S.-made systems positions it as a key player in the transition to cleaner energy infrastructure.

What we're watching

Domestic Manufacturing: How Fluence’s reliance on U.S.-based manufacturing networks will impact project timelines and costs.
Regulatory Environment: Whether changes in California’s energy policies could affect the project’s operational performance or revenue streams.
Execution Risk: The pace at which Fluence can scale its EPC capabilities to meet growing demand for large-scale storage projects.