Rongke Power (RKP), a global leader in vanadium flow battery (VFB) energy storage solutions, is pleased to announce the commissioning of a 1 megawatt-hour Iron-Vanadium (Fe/V) redox flow battery system, in collaboration with Aramco. This marks the world’s first deployment of an Fe/V flow battery in gas field operations, representing an advancement in the industrial application of long-duration energy storage technologies.
Installed in Wa’ad Al-Shamal, Saudi Arabia, the system is designed to provide solar-assisted backup power for remote gas wells operating under extreme environmental conditions. With an expected 25-year service life, the system can support up to five wells, with the aim of delivering both reliability and long-term cost efficiency.
Philip Krause, Rongke Power Senior Vice President, commented:
“This milestone reflects our strong commitment to delivering breakthrough energy storage solutions through close collaboration with global partners. Together with Aramco, we are proud to demonstrate how iron-vanadium flow battery technology can help meet the complex demands of industrial energy systems while supporting greater resilience.”
System Highlights:
- Fe/V electrolyte chemistry combining enhanced energy efficiency and reduced vanadium usage
- Wide electrolyte temperature tolerance (-8°C to +60°C) without the need for thermal management systems
- Modular, fire-safe design optimized for remote and unmanned installations
- Minimal capacity degradation over thousands of charge-discharge cycles
This project showcases the support provided by flow battery systems in mission-critical, off-grid energy environments, demonstrating the role of long-duration storage in supporting emissions reduction targets and facilitating renewable integration in the industrial sector.
As the global market leader in vanadium flow battery deployment, RKP remains committed to advancing safe, scalable, and cost-effective energy storage solutions for complex operational scenarios around the world.
For further information, please contact:
info@rkpstorage.com
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