Vanadium energy storage will be implemented in 2023

Is vanadium the future of battery energy storage?

The use of vanadium in the battery energy storage sector is expected to experience disruptive growth this decade on the back of unprecedented vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) deployments.

Will vanadium battery capacity increase in 2023?

According to a vanadium battery whitepaper published by independent research institute EVTank, vanadium battery storage capacity is forecast to double in 2023 from an estimated capacity of 0.73GW. The capacity will further increase to 24GW by 2030.

How can vanadium battery capacity be expanded?

The capacity of a vanadium battery can be increased by adding more vanadium electrolytes. This makes it safer for large-scale installation. Given these advantages, the Chinese government sees the vanadium battery as an alternative to other, more hazardous storage batteries.

Can vanadium be used as an energy storage unit?

Vanadium is an abundant silvery-gray metal, primarily mined in China, Russia, South Africa and Brazil, that is used as an energy storage unit. Part one of our three-part vanadium series focuses on the invention, applications, and uses of vanadium in this capacity.

How much vanadium will be deployed by 2031?

This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41% over the forecasted period. The VRFB deployment forecast by Guidehouse Insights would equate to between 127,500 and 173,800 tons of new vanadium demand per year by 2031, according to Vanitec calculations based off Guidehouse’s projection.

How much vanadium will be produced in 2023 & 2024?

An unspecified source is expected to produce 10,000 tonnes in 2023 and 20,000 tonnes in 2024. Hebei Iron & Steel Group (HISG), the world’s second-largest vanadium producer, completed construction of a production line with a capacity of 1,000 tonnes per year of vanadium electrolytes in July 2022.