Fluence Energy (Fluence), a global leader in battery energy storage systems (BESS), is expanding its Australian headquarters in Melbourne, strengthening its technical and operational base to support rapid growth across the Asia-Pacific region.
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This investment will enable the company to scale its team of engineers and energy specialists in Victoria and deepen its engagement in the region. The decision underscores Victoria’s attractiveness as a destination for clean energy investment and innovation.
Australia is now the company’s second-largest market after the United States, with a proven track record of operational projects nationally, with more projects under construction and contracted. The expansion in Victoria is being driven by a strong pipeline of renewable energy projects, the need for regional technical capability, and access to the states highly skilled energy workforce.
Fluence welcomes Invest Victoria’s continued commitment to our growth in Australia. We are proud to be working with them as we expand our capability in our Melbourne office. said, Jason Beer, General Manager, Fluence Energy Australia
Invest Victoria has supported Fluence’s reinvestment plans through a tailored investment proposal, coordination with government and industry stakeholders, and strategic facilitation to position the company for long-term success in Australia’s energy ecosystem.
Headquartered in the United States, and founded in 2018, Fluence is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimisation software for renewables and storage. Fluence is a joint venture between Siemens and Applied Energy Services (AES). The company operates in 48 markets, with 38 GW of BESS projects deployed, contracted or under management.
Victoria’s clean energy sector continues to gain global attention, supported by a state target of 95% renewable energy by 2035, a projected energy workforce of over 67,000 professionals by 2040. Fluence’s reinvestment reinforces Victoria’s reputation as a world-class hub for clean energy innovation and advanced manufacturing.
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