June 26, 2025
The Sichuan Vanadium-Titanium Steel Industry Association established a working station in Liangshan Prefecture, aimed at integrating regional vanadium-titanium resource advantages with industrial development. The station will facilitate technological collaboration, policy advocacy, and project promotion, supporting Liangshan's goal to become a hub for vanadium flow battery (VFB) energy storage.
June 30, 2025
Policy Update: The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released the Implementation Plan for Deepening Green and Low-Carbon Standardization in Industry and Information Technology, aiming to formulate over 100 green standards by 2027, including norms for energy storage systems and vanadium battery technologies.
Project Progress:
l Xingtai, Hebei: The Xinxin Vanadium-Titanium all-vanadium flow battery project accelerated construction, forming part of a "production-storage-application" chain for new energy.
l Jimsar, Xinjiang: China's largest all-vanadium flow energy storage project (100 MW/400 MWh) was completed, reducing annual CO₂ emissions by 1.6 million tons and enhancing grid stability for renewable energy integration.
July 1, 2025
Standard Release: The Maintenance Regulations for Flow Battery Energy Storage Stations, led by SPIC Zhongneng Herui Energy Storage, was published—China's first systematic industry standard for flow battery maintenance, covering stack, electrolyte, and thermal management systems.
Industry Collaboration:
l Sichuan Weilide Energy showcased VFB technology at the China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair, attracting international interest and partnering with AI tech firms for real-time translation solutions in cross-border negotiations.
l Liquid Flow Energy Technology and Shandong Haihua deepened vanadium ore collaboration at the Qinghai Green Development Conference, aiming to secure electrolyte supply through joint production lines.
July 2, 2025
l Market Mechanism Reform: Sichuan Power Exchange introduced new rules for user-side energy storage revenue calculation, allowing independent storage projects to participate in spot markets with a "quantity-only, price-free" bidding model, boosting commercial viability.
l Business Model Innovation: Sichuan proposed a new operational model integrating a Vanadium-Titanium Trading Center, energy metal reserve, and storage equipment financial leasing, reducing initial investment costs for VFB projects.
July 3, 2025
Project Announcements:
l Jiangxi Yinfeng New Energy's 10,000-ton high-purity vanadium project passed evaluations, supporting electrolyte production for large-scale VFB systems.
l Jilin Songyuan's 100 MW/400 MWh energy storage station (extreme climate-compliant) provided operational experience for VFBs in harsh environments.
l Liaoning's 恒久安泰 (Hengjiu Antai) announced a 1.2 billion RMB investment for a 50 MW/200 MWh all-vanadium flow storage project, part of provincial SOE-private enterprise integration in new energy.
Key Cross-cutting Themes:
u Technology Advancement: Non-fluorinated ion exchange membranes, high-energy density electrolytes, and AI-driven maintenance systems were highlighted as breakthroughs for cost reduction and performance enhancement.
u Policy Support: Regional initiatives in Sichuan, Liaoning, and Xinjiang prioritized VFB deployment, with subsidies and market access reforms to accelerate commercialization.
u Global Ambition: Projects like Jimsar and Songyuan positioned China as a leader in large-scale flow battery implementation, with international collaboration cases (e.g., Sichuan's AI translation tech) signaling export potential.
This summary synthesizes timelines, policy shifts, technological milestones, and market dynamics, reflecting China's rapid progress in integrating flow battery technologies into its green energy strategy.
