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What is a vanadium flow battery system?

A vanadium flow battery system is ideally suited to stabilize isolated microgrids, integrating solar and wind power in a safe, reliable, low-maintenance, and environmentally friendly manner. VRB Energy's grid-scale energy storage systems allow for flexible, long-duration energy storage with proven high performance.

How long does a VRB Energy battery last?

VRB® Energy products have a proven life of at least 25 years without degradation in the battery. Annual maintenance is low, and the vanadium electrolyte, which is 40-60% of battery cost, retains its value at end-of-life. Lithium-based batteries have inherently shorter lifetimes and are not well suited for longer duration storage (4+ hours).

Who is VRB Energy?

VRB Energy is a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Electric, a US corporation specialized in mining resource exploration and related technologies. Our grid-scale energy storage systems provide flexible, long-duration energy with proven high performance.

How long do vanadium redox batteries last?

VRB® Energy's vanadium redox batteries have a proven life of at least 25 years without degradation in the battery. They can be discharged over an almost unlimited number of charge and discharge cycles without wearing out, making them ideal for utility-scale solar and wind power generation.

Is vanadium better than lithium?

Vanadium outperforms lithium in several aspects for energy storage. It has a better depth-of-discharge (DoD), longer cycle life, and higher end-of-life value (lithium has disposal costs). With over 1,000,000 hours of operation, VRB® Energy's technology is proven and reliable.

Where can VRB-ESS be integrated?

VRB-ESS are an ideal fit for solar Photovoltaic (PV) integration onto utility grids, at industrial sites, and as backup for vehicle charging stations. VRB Energy is a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Electric, a US corporation specialized in mining resource exploration and related technologies.