Ep234: Fluence President on Energy Storage Projects
Dec 14, 2023
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John Zahurancik, President of Fluence, discusses the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on energy storage projects, qualifying for domestic content bonus credits, upcoming technological advances in the industry, and challenges faced by storage-only developers in the energy sector.
Legislation like the Investment Tax Credit has significantly influenced the energy storage market by incentivizing standalone storage systems and promoting locational benefits for grid support.
Fluence's strategic focus on domestic content and US-based manufacturing for energy storage projects aligns with evolving regulations, creates new opportunities, and streamlines project cycles.
Deep dives
Overview of Fluence's Energy Storage Systems
Fluence specializes in providing large-scale energy storage systems using large battery systems that function like power plants to support the power grid. They started with lithium-ion-based battery projects in 2008 and have achieved various milestones in the energy storage sector, contributing to the growth of grid energy storage worldwide.
Impact of Investment Tax Credit Legislation on Energy Storage Market
Legislation like the Investment Tax Credit has positively impacted the energy storage market, allowing storage systems to earn investment tax credits as standalone entities. This incentive encourages placing storage systems where they provide the most benefit to the grid, supporting locations near load centers where power sources are needed, leading to growth in the energy storage market.
Domestic Content Adder and the Shift to US-Based Manufacturing
The introduction of the IRA and emphasis on domestic content have prompted companies like Fluence to invest in US-based manufacturing. By establishing partnerships and facilities in the US, like battery cell production in Tennessee and module assembly in Utah, they aim to achieve over 40% domestic content, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations while creating new opportunities and streamlining project cycles.
John Zahurancik, president of Fluence, joins us to discuss energy storage projects, how the Inflation Reduction Act has affected them, how easy it will be for storage projects to qualify for domestic content bonus credits, what new technological advances are around the corner, and more.
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