Australian Flow Batteries (AFB) has demonstrated its hybrid solar and battery system, capable of replacing up to 150 liters of diesel per day, at the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP) in Western Australia. The system combines a 123-meter retractable solar array with a containerized vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB). The AARP testing facility allowed AFB to demonstrate its system’s capabilities in a safe and realistic environment, gaining valuable insights and refining its technology. The system supplied 63% of total power needs from renewable sources during 24-hour operation in low sun conditions and met up to 82% of power requirements through renewable energy during periods of high variable loads. A long-term cost analysis showed the system’s electricity costs are approximately 25% of traditional diesel generation over a 10-year period, with potential daily diesel savings of 143 liters per unit and CO2 reductions of 386 kg per day.
Australian startup launches innovative retractable solar system, featuring a containerized vanadium redox flow battery for efficient energy storage.
