100MW/400MWh Vanadium Flow Battery Energy Storage Plant Goes Live in Jilin Province
Date: 31 Dec 2024 |
source: AsiaChem Energy WeChat, 25 December 2024
The first large-scale vanadium flow battery shared energy storage plant in China’s cold regions, and the first centralized shared energy storage facility in Northeast China, has officially commenced operations in Qian’an County, Songyuan City, Jilin Province. This landmark project, spearheaded by Rongke Power, marks a significant step forward in advancing clean energy solutions and building a modernized power system.
The Qian’an Zhonghui Yuzi Energy Storage Plant utilizes a vanadium flow battery system with a total capacity of 100MW/400MWh. This cutting-edge technology offers high energy conversion efficiency, long cycling life, extended peak-shaving capabilities, and robust safety features, making it ideal for large-scale energy storage applications. The facility is poised to enhance the region’s grid stability by mitigating the intermittent and fluctuating nature of renewable energy generation.
Key Highlights of the Project:
- Shared Storage Model: The facility introduces an innovative “1-to-N” model, linking a single energy storage station to multiple renewable energy plants. This model maximizes the efficiency of storage systems, boosts renewable energy utilization, and reduces the financial burden on individual power generation companies.
- Environmental Impact: Annually, the plant is expected to handle approximately 300 million kWh of renewable energy, supporting Jilin Province’s clean energy transition.
- Strategic Importance: During the winter-spring period, the plant will play a pivotal role in ensuring reliable power supply for regional economic development and improved quality of life.
This project is part of Jilin Province's first batch of centralized shared energy storage demonstration initiatives. It was led by State Grid Jilin Electric Power Co., Ltd., with financial backing from Shandong Electrical Engineering & Equipment Group and technology support from Rongke Power. Rigorous pre-construction planning and technical validation established vanadium flow battery technology as the optimal choice for long-duration and large-scale energy storage, even under severe cold weather conditions.
Future Outlook:
The success of this project underscores the potential of vanadium flow batteries as a transformative solution for energy storage. Looking ahead, Rongke Power will collaborate with grid companies and other stakeholders to expand the application of this technology, particularly in harsh climates. These efforts aim to foster advancements in energy storage technology, optimize energy structures, and contribute to global green and low-carbon development goals.