Fluence Advances German Energy Transition with Battery Storage Deals

By EC Assets · Published 14 October 2026

Fluence stock showed gains following news of significant battery storage projects in Germany. The energy storage company is involved in multiple large-scale developments across the country. These projects support Germany's ongoing energy transition efforts. LEAG Clean Power and Fluence are constructing a second battery storage project. This project, known as the 400 MWh Heinersbrück GridBattery, is co-located with existing wind and solar generation assets. It utilizes Fluence Smartstack energy storage technology. Construction began on this project in Berlin and Cottbus, Germany on August 13, 2026. LEAG and Fluence are also building what will be Europe's largest battery storage project, with a capacity of 4 GWh. Separately, VERBUND has selected Fluence Energy GmbH to develop large-scale battery storage systems in Germany. These systems will have a combined output exceeding 92 MW and a storage capacity of 186 MWh. An initial project is part of this collaboration. TenneT has also chosen Fluence to develop and build two Grid Boosters. These Grid Boosters will enhance the transmission capacity of the German grid. The battery-based energy storage systems are located at the Audorf Süd substation in Schleswig-Holstein and the Ottenhofen substation in Bavaria. Fluence Energy maintains a $6.1 billion project pipeline. The company offers long-term growth potential in the global energy storage market, supported by strong policy tailwinds. This article is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice.