Sumitomo Electric Vanadium Redox Flow Battery System in Kashiwazaki City
Sector: Solar • Location: Kashiwazaki, Niigata, Japan
Source: Energy-Storage.News
Sumitomo Electric is constructing its third 1MW/8MWh vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) system for Kashiwazaki IR Energy in Kashiwazaki City, Niigata, Japan. The system is designed to charge from the grid during periods of abundant solar PV generation and discharge during peak demand to support renewable integration and grid stability. The project follows two previous installations, with the first
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Description | Sumitomo Electric is constructing its third 1MW/8MWh vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) system for Kashiwazaki IR Energy in Kashiwazaki City, Niigata, Japan. The system is designed to charge from the grid during periods of abundant solar PV generation and discharge during peak demand to support renewable integration and grid stability. The project follows two previous installations, with the first completed in September 2024 and the second operational since March 2025. The third system is expected to be completed by Spring 2026, bringing the total capacity to 3MW/24MWh. |
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