Maria’s symposium all wound up now bar the celebration parties at UNSW - where she and her team (including HC forum member @alecfra ) birthed the vanadium flow battery technology four decades ago …
Here’s a recap of topics discussed from Australian Mining;
Advancements in long-duration vanadium energy storage will be a key topic of conversation at the 40th Anniversary Flow Battery Innovation Symposium at UNSW.
Held from October 15–16, the symposium will bring together key players across the flow battery supply chain to promote understanding of the latest advancements, challenges and opportunities.
“The vanadium flow battery offers a unique solution to the energy storage needs of renewable sources like solar and wind,” emeritus professor and host of the symposium Maria Skyllas-Kazacos said.
“Unlike traditional batteries, flow batteries store energy in electrolyte solutions, allowing for flexible and scalable energy storage at lower costs for long-duration applications.
“And Australia is ideally placed to become a major manufacturer of flow batteries, both for domestic use and for the international market.”
The symposium will feature presentations and discussions that showcase current developments in flow battery technology, commercialisation efforts, and Australia’s emerging leadership in the field.
A quarter of the world’s vanadium reserves are found in Australia, making the country a natural hub for extraction and production.
According to Skyllas-Kazacos, capitalising on these resources can help Australia develop a domestic flow battery manufacturing sector, ensuring energy security and economic growth.
Topics to be discussed at the symposium include:
market opportunities in Australia
flow battery manufacturing in Australia
government policy and support.
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ALEXANDRA EASTWOOD1 day ago
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