Western Australia: The first all-vanadium redox flow battery energy storage system is officially put into use
Classification:Industrial News
- Author:ZH Energy
- Release time:Nov-22-2024
【 Summary 】Aim to explore the potential of vanadium redox flow batteries in extreme environments to support renewable energy power supply, and address the technical challenges of long-term energy storage in remo
Recently, a 78KW/220KWh vanadium flow battery (VFB) pilot project located in the remote Kununurra area of Western Australia was officially put into operation. This project, led by Western Australian local power company Horizon Power and supplied, installed, and commissioned by VSUN Energy (a subsidiary of Australian Vanadium Limited, AVL), aims to explore the potential of vanadium flow batteries to support renewable energy power supply in extreme environments and to solve the long-term energy storage technology challenges in remote areas.
In terms of reserves, as of 2022, the global vanadium resource reserves total about 26 million tons, with China, Russia, South Africa, and Australia's reserves being 9.5, 7.4, 5, and 3.5 million tons, respectively, accounting for 36.5%, 28.5%, 19.2%, and 13.5%.
Vanadium flow batteries have unique long-duration energy storage capabilities, and their high-temperature resistance and lower environmental requirements make them an ideal choice for energy solutions in remote areas. The Kununurra project not only provides an important pilot for Western Australia to explore clean energy technology but also offers reference experience for energy transformation in other extreme environments. As the technology further matures, vanadium flow batteries are expected to be widely applied in more regions, helping to reduce the use of fossil fuels and promote a global transition to sustainable energy.
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