Singapore develops new flow battery

Will Singapore expand Southeast Asia's biggest battery storage plant?

Singapore’s government and Energy Market Authority consider expansion of Southeast Asia’s biggest battery storage plant, grid enhancements.

Could a flow battery be made from Jurong Island industrial waste?

The electrolyte used could be made from repurposing Jurong Island industrial waste, the EMA said. VFlowTech— spun out of Singapore’s Nanyang Technical University and claimed to be Southeast Asia’s only flow battery company— partnered with global liquid logistics group Advario in 2022.

Will vflowtech support Singapore's Energy import sector?

Kumar sees VFlowTech’s current efforts as just the first step in his vision for a cleaner world. He aims to support Singapore’s energy import sector as the country shifts toward clean energy. When that happens, they will need 30 to 60 gigawatt-hour flow batteries.

What is a flow battery?

Flow batteries are a type of rechargeable battery that stores and releases energy via the movement of electrolytes. The electrolyte is stored outside the battery cells and is pumped through the system during charging and discharging, making them distinct from conventional batteries.

How can Singapore improve its energy supply?

This will ensure a more reliable and efficient energy supply as Singapore continues to increase its renewable energy generation. In addition, the vanadium electrolytes required by the large-scale flow battery could be produced from recycled industrial waste, which enhances circularity on Jurong Island.

Can vflowtech power Jurong Island?

This article was first published by TechinAsia and republished with permission. Vflowtech, a Singapore-based innovator, is powering Jurong Island, an industrial hub, with its vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs). This project paves the way for a cleaner and more sustainable future for Singapore.