Factory acceptance testing completed for vanadium flow battery

Australian Vanadium (ASX: AVL) has completed factory acceptance testing (FAT) of a vanadium flow battery (VFB) to be deployed at a Horizon Power site in Kununurra, WA.

The 220kWh VFB, which can deliver up to 78kW of power, was purchased by Horizon Power for a long duration energy storage project.

The battery contains vanadium electrolyte manufactured by AVL at its electrolyte manufacturing facility in Perth and this marks the first instance of AVL’s vanadium electrolyte being used in an operation VFB.

AVL chief executive Graham Arvidson says this is a significant milestone for the company.

“We are pleased to report that the VFB purchased by Horizon Power has now completed the FAT process and is operating successfully,” he said.

“This is a significant milestone for AVL as it marks the first use of vanadium electrolyte produced at our Perth facility in a functioning battery.

“This is a true testament to our vertical integration strategy, with the ultimate goal of using vanadium oxides processed from the Australian vanadium project in our vanadium electrolyte.”

With the completion of FAT, staff from Horizon Power were welcomed to view the battery and learn about its potential to address the significant demand for long duration energy storage.

The battery is now being transported to Horizon Power’s site in Kununurra where it will be installed and undertake site acceptance testing.