Fluence and AIDC Collaborate on Industrial Energy Storage Deployment to Bolster Taiwan's Manufacturing Energy Resilience

The Gridstack Pro 5000 energy storage system.

Fluence Deploys Gridstack Pro in Taiwan, Delivering the Island's Largest Industrial Behind-the-Meter Microgrid with Grid-Forming and Black-Start Capabilities

Fluence, a global leader in intelligent energy storage products and asset management software, announced today the first deployment of its next-generation, high-energy-density Gridstack Pro 5000 system in Taiwan. The system will support Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) in developing a 9 MW / 54 MWh behind-the-meter energy storage microgrid, scheduled to enter operation in July 2026. A groundbreaking ceremony was held at AIDC's Taichung facility in late November, marking the formal launch of construction.

The project represents Taiwan's largest industrial-scale energy storage microgrid to date. It is also Fluence's first industrial behind-the-meter deployment in Taiwan, as well as its first local application featuring grid-forming and black-start capabilities. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in supporting large industrial power users in strengthening energy sustainability, operational continuity, and supply resilience.

Officials pose for a group photo at the groundbreaking ceremony of the 9 MW "Power Island" project.

Chih-Hsuan Chuang, Head of Taiwan at Fluence, stated that energy resilience has become a critical pillar of competitiveness for global manufacturers. "As renewable penetration increases, grid stress intensifies, and electricity price volatility grows, industrial users require storage solutions that deliver sustainability, uninterrupted operations, and the highest safety standards," he said. "AIDC's adoption of Gridstack Pro 5000 provides an ideal environment to validate three key innovations in Taiwan—advanced safety architecture, high energy density, and grid-forming capability—in a real-world industrial setting. We will continue to support Taiwan's energy transition by applying the most stringent global safety standards and proven technologies to enhance operational resilience."

Designed as a fully integrated microgrid, the AIDC system will perform peak shaving and load shifting during normal grid conditions to reduce peak electricity demand. In the event of external grid disturbances, the system will automatically transition to islanded operation, enabling up to six hours of autonomous power supply to ensure uninterrupted aerospace manufacturing and critical production processes. According to AIDC's assessment, the energy storage deployment is expected to deliver nearly 50% in annual electricity cost savings, while significantly improving energy sustainability and resilience against power volatility.

Fluence noted that Taiwan's industrial sector is facing mounting challenges from energy transition pressures, RE100 commitments, rising electricity costs, and supply-chain resilience requirements. As a result, industrial behind-the-meter energy storage systems are emerging as a foundational infrastructure investment for maintaining competitiveness. Fluence reaffirmed its commitment to delivering advanced storage solutions that meet the world's most rigorous safety standards, including compliance with NFPA 68, NFPA 69, and UL 9540A, while proactively aligning with the NFPA 855 standard set to take effect in 2026. These safety-driven designs enable enterprises to pursue energy sustainability while ensuring high system reliability under extreme conditions, ultimately reinforcing long-term operational resilience.

¹Source: Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC), Company News: "AIDC Breaks Ground on ‘9 MW Power Island,' Establishing Taiwan's Largest Industrial Application Project".(https://www.aidc.com.tw/tw/News/5624)
²Note: Grid-forming refers to the capability of an energy storage system to independently establish and regulate voltage and frequency under conditions of grid outages or weak grid support, thereby forming a stable power reference for subsequent load synchronization. This functionality enables microgrids to maintain grid stability during system start-up, islanded operation, and grid transition processes.
³Note: Black-start refers to the capability of an energy storage system to initiate operation without external power supply and to progressively restore power to electrical equipment. This function supports the restart of critical facilities following a blackout and enables the step-by-step restoration of power within a microgrid.