Fluence Energy, a leading US-based provider of battery-energy-storage systems (BESS) and supported by major players AES Corporation and Siemens, is considering India as a strategic hub for manufacturing and exports. According to the company’s senior executive, John Zahurancik, discussions have begun with local partners to produce key BESS components, including enclosures and control systems, aimed at serving not only the Indian market but also the Asia-Pacific region and other neighboring markets.
Fluence currently holds approximately a quarter of the global energy-storage market and operates manufacturing facilities in the United States and Vietnam. India is being integrated into its plans through the Bengaluru innovation center, which manages product development, research, and engineering, while the company plans to leverage its vendor network in India for production and regional supply. Although commercial production timelines are yet to be finalized, prototypes are under review, and significant component localization is underway.
The decision is partly influenced by supply chain disruptions experienced during the pandemic, which highlighted the risks of over-concentrated production in meeting timely delivery and quality standards. With India’s BESS market still in its early stages—standalone battery storage capacity stood at around 4 GWh as of December 2024, with over 20 GWh of tenders in the first seven months of 2025—Fluence sees considerable growth potential. A domestic research agency estimates India will require approximately 82.37 GWh of storage by FY 2026-27 and nearly 411 GWh by 2031-32.
Fluence’s initiative reflects its global supply chain diversification strategy and positions India as a potential key anchor for large-scale battery storage manufacturing and exports. As the company progresses with its local manufacturing plans, it could reshape the regional competitive landscape for BESS solutions.
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