Wontai Power Completes Full Grid Connection of 100MW Guazhou Wind Project with 15MW/60MWh Vanadium Flow Battery Energy Storage Station
Date: 07 Jan 2025 |
Source: AsiaChem Energy WeChat, 7 January 2025
Wontai Power has successfully connected its 100MW Guazhou Beiqiao Baiyang Wind Project to the grid at full capacity. Located in Guazhou County's renewable energy planning zone in Jiuquan City, this project underscores Wontai's leadership in renewable energy innovation and its commitment to sustainable development.
Project Highlights:
- Capacity: 100MW, featuring 16 wind turbines each with a capacity of 6.25MW.
- Annual Output: Expected annual power generation of 330 million kWh.
- Environmental Impact: Estimated annual reduction of 330,000 tons of carbon emissions.
The project is supported by a 15MW/60MWh vanadium flow battery energy storage station. Comprising six 2.4MW storage units and one 0.6MW unit, the station optimizes power generation by smoothing wind turbine output curves, mitigating grid impact, and enhancing energy efficiency.
Transformative Impact on Local Communities and the Environment
With its successful operation, the Guazhou Wind Project significantly enhances local energy structures, boosts employment opportunities, fosters regional industrial growth, and accelerates the achievement of green, low-carbon development goals. It offers a sustainable model of ecological and economic synergy for the region.
Wontai Power: Pioneering Innovation in Energy Storage
Wontai Power, a leading enterprise in the renewable energy sector, continues to revolutionize the market with its full-industry chain integration and technological advancements. The company’s vertically integrated operations—from resource acquisition to electrolyte production, stack manufacturing, system integration, and EPC services—enhance supply chain stability while reducing costs and improving competitiveness.
Vanadium Flow Battery: The Future of Energy Storage
Vanadium flow batteries, known for their high safety and extended lifecycle, rapidly develop in response to surging energy storage demand. The Guazhou project exemplifies the advantages of this technology, with notable innovations including:
- Advanced Stack Technology: Recent breakthroughs have significantly increased power density and reduced costs.
- State-of-the-Art Materials: Optimized electrode materials, high-performance proton exchange membranes, and innovative bipolar plate designs contribute to enhanced efficiency and durability.
Wontai Power continues to collaborate with leading research institutions and industry partners to drive advancements in flow battery technology, enabling further cost reductions and operational efficiencies across its projects.