Changyang Longzhouping Town 50MW/200MWh Vanadium Flow Battery Energy Storage Station Achieves Grid Connection
Date: 06 Jan 2026 |
Source: ASIACHEM WeChat, 6 January 2026
Yichang’s first “new-type” energy storage project strengthens local reliability and supports renewable integration
The Longzhouping Town New-Type Energy Storage Station in Changyang has successfully connected to the grid after completing key infrastructure works, including a 110kV transmission line, a step-up substation, and an initial 20MW energy storage unit. Designed as a 50MW/200MWh vanadium flow battery (VFB) energy storage facility, the project will provide flexible power support through “charge at off-peak, discharge at peak” operation—helping stabilize supply for local industry, residents, and regional green development.
At the project site in Changyang Economic Development Zone, containerized energy storage cabins are arranged in rows, and the 110kV step-up station is operating steadily under centralized digital monitoring. Following the grid-connection command, the station was successfully synchronized and connected.
According to project information, the facility is configured with 13 storage units—one 2MW unit and twelve 4MW units—for a total of 50MW rated power. At full output, the station can discharge at up to 50MW continuously for four hours, providing fast, dispatchable support during peak demand periods or when wind and solar output is insufficient.
Project representatives noted that the station is expected to deliver tangible local benefits, including:
- Improved power reliability for nearby industrial users by reducing the risk of production interruptions during high-load periods
- Stronger residential supply security during seasonal demand peaks (summer cooling and winter heating)
- Expanded green electricity coverage for surrounding areas, including local tourism and scenic destinations
The project also strengthens the regional “source–grid–load–storage” energy system architecture, enhancing grid stability and enabling higher utilization of renewable energy such as wind and solar—supporting high-quality, low-carbon economic development in the county.