Fluence and Torch Clean Energy Announce Winchester Project, a 160 MW Solar-Plus-Storage Facility in Cochise County, Arizona

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The Winchester project, a groundbreaking solar-plus-storage facility, is being developed by Torch Clean Energy in Cochise County, Arizona. The project will utilize Fluence's advanced energy storage solution, Gridstack Pro 5000, to deliver a total of 160 MW / 640 MWh of energy storage capacity. Once operational, the project will provide critical grid balancing and support economic development in the region, while also qualifying for domestic content tax credits. The project is expected to be operational by early 2027, with delivery of the energy storage solution expected in early 2027.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Winchester project is a 160 MW solar-plus-storage facility being developed by Torch Clean Energy in Cochise County, Arizona.
  • The project will utilize Fluence's advanced energy storage solution, Gridstack Pro 5000, to deliver 160 MW / 640 MWh of energy storage capacity.
  • The project is expected to support grid balancing, regional economic growth, and local infrastructure investment.
  • The Gridstack Pro 5000 solution includes domestically manufactured enclosures, inverters, and thermal management systems to enable the facility to qualify for domestic content tax credits.
  • The project is a significant milestone for Fluence, with the company having deployed or contracted over 22 GWh of battery energy storage capacity across 90+ projects in the United States.
  • The project is a prime example of Fluence's commitment to supporting leading U.S. utilities, power producers, and developers with cutting-edge storage solutions.
  • Torch Clean Energy is a developer and owner of renewable energy assets, with a focus on the Mid-Atlantic U.S. and the desert Southwest.
  • The project is part of a larger initiative by Fluence to deploy energy storage solutions that enable a more reliable and cost-effective grid for the United States.

Statistics:

  • Total energy storage capacity of the Winchester project: 160 MW / 640 MWh.
  • Gridstack Pro 5000 solution includes domestically manufactured enclosures, inverters, and thermal management systems.
  • 22 GWh of battery energy storage capacity deployed or contracted by Fluence across 90+ projects in the United States.
  • Fluence has gigawatts of projects successfully contracted, deployed, and under management across nearly 50 markets.

Sources:

  • ARLINGTON, Va. and BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ("Fluence") (NASDAQ: FLNC), a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage systems, services, and asset optimization software, and Torch Clean Energy, a privately-held independent power producer focused on developing, building, and operating turnkey power facilities in the United States, today announced the Winchester project...
  • About Torch Clean Energy Torch is a developer and owner of renewable energy assets, with a particular focus in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. and the desert Southwest...
  • About Fluence Fluence Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage...