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Go big, go with the flow

While lithium batteries have taken center stage for energy storage, vanadium redox flow batteries could gain considerable traction in 2020. In previous years, vanadium battery installations around the world have done little more than provide proof of concept and a test bed for manufacturers, argues David Gillam from Mastermines. He looks at what may have changed since then and why a surge in batteries utilizing vanadium may be closer than many believe, with China taking the lead.

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pv magazine

10 Feb 2020

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Image: Rongke Power

Consumers around the world from all socio-economic groups readily trust lithium battery technologies. This recognition is likely to be a factor for the decision makers in charge of new energy deployment. When a technology becomes entrenched, those tasked with the final decisions may fall back on what is perceived to present the lower risk. Specialists …

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