Flow batteries for grid-scale energy storage
Their work focuses on the flow battery, an electrochemical cell that looks promising for the job—except for one problem: Current flow batteries
A new type of vanadium flow battery stack has been developed by a team of Chinese scientists, which could revolutionize the field of large-scale energy storage. Vanadium flow batteries are a promising technology for storing renewable energy, as they have long lifespans, high safety, and scalability.
Vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) hold great promise as a scalable and efficient energy storage solutions for renewable energy systems as compared to its several counterparts.
“This 70 kW-level stack can promote the commercialization of vanadium flow batteries. We believe that the development of this stack will improve the integration of power units in energy,” said Prof. Li Xianfeng, the leader of the research team.
The key component of a vanadium flow battery is the stack, which consists of a series of cells that convert chemical energy into electrical energy. The cost of the stack is largely determined by its power density, which is the ratio of power output to stack volume. The higher the power density, the smaller and cheaper the stack.
Among the various types of RFBs, vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) stands out for its ability to eliminate cross-contamination between electrolytes, a common issue in other flow battery chemistries which induces self-discharge of the device.
However, as the grid becomes increasingly dominated by renewables, more and more flow batteries will be needed to provide long-duration storage. Demand for vanadium will grow, and that will be a problem. “Vanadium is found around the world but in dilute amounts, and extracting it is difficult,” says Rodby.

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