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Vanadium Flow Modular Energy Storage System
Project Type: Self-Initiated
Project Description
Large-scale solar farms in Saudi Arabia face significant challenges in storing energy efficiently due to high ambient temperatures and fluctuating generation from intermittent renewable sources. Conventional lithium-ion batteries degrade rapidly in this heat and have a limited lifespan. To support the Kingdom's renewable energy goals, a robust, heat-tolerant storage solution is required. designed a Vanadium Flow Modular Energy Storage System optimized for the Saudi Arabian environment. By integrating an evaporative cooling solution, the design capitalizes on the region's dry climate to solve the critical issue of battery overheating. The system is scalable, cost-effective, and validated to operate safely without the rapid degradation seen in conventional lithium-ion batteries.
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Project Team
Abdulaziz Alharbi
Applied Electrical Engineering
Ryan Alghamdi
Chemical Engineering
Moath Althuwadi
Applied Chemical Engineering
Mahmoud Bin Laden
Applied Mechanical EngineeringTeam Coach
Dr. Ali Elkhazraji
Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Mechanical Engineering
Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen Technologies and Carbon Management