Construction Begins on Gansu’s First Large-Scale Vanadium Flow Battery Shared Energy Storage Station in Guazhou
Date: 05 Nov 2024 |
Source: Guazhou County Integrated Media Center – 4 November 2024
Gansu’s first large-scale vanadium flow battery shared energy storage station has officially broken ground in Guazhou County's Beidachang New Energy Planning Zone. The 97.5 MW/390 MWh Shared Energy Storage Station marks a significant advancement in energy storage for the region.
This pioneering project will utilize an innovative energy storage system composed of multiple storage units, each equipped with a vanadium flow battery and a lithium battery, along with integrated conversion and step-up devices. By leveraging energy storage technology to shift and balance energy loads, the station will enable off-peak storage and release of green energy, helping to ensure a steady 24-hour supply of renewable power.
With a total investment of 460 million yuan, this energy storage station is a key part of Guazhou’s “14th Five-Year Plan” to support 650,000 kW of new energy projects. It is scheduled for grid connection by 30 June 2025.
Once operational, the station will stabilize power supply by storing energy during off-peak hours and releasing it during peak demand, helping to mitigate the intermittency of renewable sources and allowing for seamless grid integration. Through a shared model, it also lowers construction costs for new energy projects and optimizes storage equipment usage. In addition, it will serve as an emergency power source, enhancing system resilience and supporting essential facilities during unexpected outages.