The BESS will be paired with a solar PV facility, and construction is expected to begin in 2027 with a targeted commercial operation date in late 2028.
The Rexford 2 project is anticipated to generate over 500 union construction jobs during peak building activity, along with permanent operational positions in the local area. The companies further claimed it is expected to produce hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue for Tulare County, funding public services and infrastructure improvements. The facility will be built on previously disturbed land to minimise environmental impact.
Over approximately the past four years, Fluence has expanded its US production capabilities by establishing a network of regional factories, including a module facility in Utah and enclosure and battery management system (BMS) manufacturing in Arizona.
In May, during an earnings call, Fluence CEO Julian Nebreda, highlighted that Fluence was the first to provide “a complete US domestic supply chain,” delivering a “one-stop solution from early project development through delivery and installation and continuing over the full operating life,” supported by in-house EPC capabilities and a dedicated service organisation.
