What is invinity's Endurium vanadium flow battery?

Above: A rendered image of Invinity's new ENDURIUM vanadium flow battery ENDURIUM, previously code-named "Mistral", is an evolution of the Company's proven vanadium flow battery technology optimised for use in large-scale energy storage projects of up to a gigawatt-hour and beyond.

What is a vanadium flow battery?

Vanadium flow batteries are a form of heavy-duty, stationary energy storage, used primarily in high-utilisation applications such as being coupled with industrial scale solar generation for distributed, low-carbon energy projects.

Where are giant vanadium flow batteries made?

For the past four years, Invinity Energy Systems has been making giant vanadium flow batteries using such electrolyte at this unit in Bathgate. It has now expanded, and opened a 26,000 square foot factory in Motherwell. (Image: Ralph Anderson/Invinity)

Which battery energy storage systems are available in Ireland?

The Kylemore Battery Energy Storage System in Dublin went into operation in 2023 and has the capability of providing 30MW of fast-acting storage. The South Wall Battery Energy Storage System went live in 2023 and has the capability of providing 30MW of fast-acting energy storage.

How many MW of battery storage capacity are there in Ireland?

We currently have more than 300MWs of battery storage capacity in operation in Ireland, making it one of the largest battery portfolios in Europe. We plan to develop a pipeline of large scale battery projects, as well as additional renewable enabling technologies.

Can a vanadium flow battery be safe?

In Bathgate, an assembly-line, worked by five women, demonstrates the creation of the company's battery cells, which go into stacks and are then ultimately assembled into giant shipping container-sized batteries at the new Motherwell site. But the safety of a vanadium flow battery is not its only virtue.