Standards Australia has released the Flow Battery Energy Storage – Guidelines for Safe and Effective Use.

The guide was developed in collaboration with industry experts, government stakeholders and Standards Australia, and covers key aspects such as system design, installation, operation and maintenance.

Australia is where the vanadium redox flow battery was first named in the 1980s by a team at the University of New South Wales. Since then, Australia has continued manufacturing initiatives in Townsville.

The guide is best suited for system integrators, installers, energy planners, regulators and end users.

“The release of this guide reflects Australia’s continued leadership in advanced battery technology and our commitment to supporting the safe deployment of emerging energy solutions,” Standards Australia chief development officer Adam Stingemore says.

“The guide complements the Australian Government’s National Battery Strategy and responds directly to calls from industry and the clean energy sector for clearer guidance on the practical deployment of newer battery chemistries.”