Founded in 2022, we’re dedicated to revolutionizing energy storage across the globe.
Australian Flow Batteries (AFB) is at the forefront of the renewable energy transition, delivering cutting-edge energy storage solutions that empower households, businesses, and communities to embrace a cleaner, more resilient future. Our state-of-the-art Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) and SolarWing technologies, offers unparalleled safety, durability, and scalability. By harnessing the unique properties of vanadium, AFB offers a safer, more sustainable, and highly scalable alternative to traditional lithium-ion battery storage.
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Founded in 2022, we’re dedicated to revolutionizing energy storage across the globe.
AFB is revolutionising the energy storage landscape with its cutting-edge Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) technology. As the world transitions to renewable energy sources, AFB’s innovative solutions are poised to play a pivotal role in addressing the challenges of intermittent power generation and grid stabilisation. By harnessing the unique properties of vanadium, AFB offers a safer, more sustainable, and highly scalable alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries.
Reliability
20+ years lifespan with
minimal efficiency loss.
Safety
Non-flammable and environmentallyfriendly
technology.
Scalability
From residential to industrial
applications.
Sustainability
VRFBs are fully recyclable, with an indefinitely reusable electrolyte.
| Technology | Capacity degradation %/y | Footprint, System level | Safety | O&M | AC-AC Efficiency | Operational Flexibility | Scalability | Recycling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFB | 0% | up to 240MWh/acre | Non-flammable No thermal runaway | 2-3% of CAPEX | 65-75% | |||
| Na-NiCl | 5-8% | 3-5% of CAPEX | 60-75% | |||||
| Li-ion | 2-7% | 2-4%* of CAPEX | 75-85% | Not currently possible |
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| Adv. Pb-Acid (Pb-C) | 10-25% | 3-6% of CAPEX | 65-75% | |||||
| Na-S | 6-10% | 3-5% of CAPEX | 60-75% | |||||
| Large scale ZnBr | Requires stripping | 6~8% | 55~65%? | |||||
| Traditional VFB | 0% | 3-5% of CAPEX | 55-65% |
Design Notes on Core Chemistry Selection
| VRB Chemistry | Sulfate V | ZnBr | IronFlow | Lithium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No thermal runaway |  | | |  |
| No flammable materials | | | | |
| No recovery downtime | | | | |
| No degradation | | | | |
| No side reactions | | | | |
| No dendrites | | | | |
| No swelling w. charge | | | | |
| No stress fractures | | | | |
| No hot spots | | | | |
| No current gradients | | | | |
| No ion maldistribution | | | | |
| Few cells per MWh | | | | |
| Lasts for decades | | | | |
| Small MWh Footprint | | | | |
