Fluence to provide advanced energy storage systems for Statkraft's Project Zerbst, the largest hybrid solar and storage project in Germany

Core Insights - Fluence Energy GmbH will supply a 58 MWh battery-based energy storage system to Statkraft for Germany's largest hybrid solar and storage project, enhancing renewable energy integration [1][2] - The project in Zerbst, Saxony-Anhalt, will feature a 47-megawatt solar park and a 16-megawatt battery storage system, capable of saving approximately 32,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually [2][3] - This initiative is part of Germany's Innovation Tenders aimed at accelerating the development of hybrid renewable assets to improve sustainability and efficiency in the energy system [3] Company and Industry Developments - This marks the sixth collaboration between Fluence and Statkraft, Europe's largest renewable energy producer, with ongoing projects in the UK and Ireland [4] - Fluence emphasizes the importance of large-scale battery storage systems for energy security and reducing curtailment, positioning itself as a key player in Germany's energy transition [5] - Fluence operates in nearly 50 markets, focusing on intelligent energy storage and optimization software to create a more resilient grid and maximize renewable energy potential [6]