Japan s full liquid flow vanadium energy storage project

What is vanadium flow storage technology?

Vanadium flow storage technology uses the flow of vanadium electrolyte across an ion exchange membrane. This type of storage offers advantages such as safety, scalability, and long-term operation. The vanadium electrolyte used is non-flammable and the battery operates at room temperature.

How long will a vanadium flow battery last?

Vanadium flow batteries offer a potentially long lifetime energy storage resource, capable of heavy duty cycling over an expected 20+ years in the field.

What is Sumitomo Electric's vanadium redox flow battery system?

With the completion of this project, Sumitomo Electric's Vanadium Redox Flow Battery systems have reached a total installed capacity of 50 MW and 176 MWh, contributing to energy stability and efficiency across multiple regions both domestically and internationally.

Does Sumitomo Electric have a long-duration energy storage system?

Sumitomo Electric has already received a new order for an additional system of equivalent scale, underlining the growing interest in long-duration energy storage solutions. Kashiwazaki City, historically known and developed as a hub for the oil and nuclear industries, has played a significant role in the Japan’s national energy policies.

When was Sumitomo Electric's new energy storage system installed?

The system was installed on September 30. Sumitomo Electric has already received a new order for an additional system of equivalent scale, underlining the growing interest in long-duration energy storage solutions.

Does Sumitomo Electric have a VRFB project in Hokkaido?

For Sumitomo Electric, the project follows up an even bigger VRFB project in Hokkaido, a 15MW/60MWh system commissioned in 2015.