Advario Asia Pacific (Advario), VFlowTech (VFT), and JTC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on expanding vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) capacity for clean energy storage on Jurong Island.
Under this MoU, the parties will explore utilizing Advario’s tank infrastructure to scale up VFT’s VRFB technology to 40 MWh, increasing its current capacity by approximately 25 times. This expansion is equivalent to powering over 3,000 four-room HDB flats daily.
The large-scale deployment aims to optimize the storage of excess electricity generated across Singapore, particularly from renewable sources like solar energy. By storing surplus energy for use during peak demand periods, the initiative will help manage fluctuations in energy consumption, enhance demand response, and stabilize the national grid by discharging power when consumption is high and charging during periods of lower demand.
This collaboration contributes to a more reliable and efficient energy supply as Singapore continues to increase its renewable energy generation. Additionally, the vanadium electrolytes required for the large-scale flow battery could be produced from recycled industrial waste, promoting circularity on Jurong Island.
This milestone follows the Jurong Island Renewable Energy Request-For-Proposal (JI RFP) launched in October 2021 by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) and JTC, with support from Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG). The initiative connected industry stakeholders, academia, and government agencies to test-bed innovative clean energy solutions on Jurong Island, supporting its transformation into a sustainable energy and chemicals park. The Advario-VFT project was successfully awarded under this innovation call.
Despite the complexities of transforming the energy and chemicals industry towards sustainability, Advario, VFT, JTC, EMA, and EnterpriseSG remain committed to driving meaningful and long-term change. This collaboration serves as an ideal platform to advance the scalable deployment of clean energy solutions.
Leadership comments
Mr. Bas Verkooijen, CEO of Advario: “This project showcases Singapore’s leadership in building strong public-private partnerships to push boundaries and accelerate the energy transition on Jurong Island. We are proud to support this initiative, bringing our terminal design and operating expertise to develop innovative solutions that contribute to a sustainable energy future for Singapore. At Advario, we firmly believe in the power of collaboration to drive the energy transition forward more swiftly and effectively.”
Mr. Avishek Kumar, CEO of VFlowTech: “Bringing together various stakeholders is essential to drive innovation. Our partnership with Advario, supported by agencies like JTC, EMA, and EnterpriseSG, has demonstrated how collaboration can help scale and deploy advanced technologies for real-world impact. We look forward to contributing to Singapore’s energy goals.”
Mr. Tan Boon Khai, CEO of JTC: “Jurong Island serves as a living testbed and model for clean energy innovation. The MoU underscores the energy and chemicals industry’s commitment to transit towards a low-carbon economy. We are happy to support Advario and VFlowTech to accelerate the development of scalable clean energy solutions and we welcome more of such partnerships as we collectively tackle the complex challenge of industry decarbonisation.”
Mr. Low Xin Wei, Assistant Chief Executive, Markets and Systems Division, EMA: “Battery energy storage systems, especially long duration solutions such as flow batteries play an important role in ensuring the stability and resilience of our power grid. Jurong Island, with its varied industrial loads and planned renewable resources is a prime candidate to testbed smart grid operations and energy management. We welcome Advario’s and VFlowTech’s interest to scale up their battery energy storage system.”
Mr. Geoffrey Yeo, Assistant Managing Director of EnterpriseSG: “Enterprise Singapore is happy to have supported VFlowTech in the development of its innovative battery energy storage solution, leading to this latest milestone for large-scale deployment at Advario’s terminal. Beyond contributing to Jurong Island’s decarbonization efforts, the partnership between Advario and VFlowTech is also a testament to how corporates can work with local startups and SMEs to develop market-ready and scalable solutions. We encourage more companies to work with us and our partners to access emerging green economy opportunities in Singapore and beyond.”
About Advario
Advario is a leading tank storage and infrastructure solutions provider for chemicals, gases, fuels, and new energies, headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. With 50 years of experience, Advario operates a global network of liquid storage terminals strategically located in key energy hubs. Committed to leading in the energy transition, Advario collaborates with business partners to drive innovation and sustainability in the energy sector and support customers in their decarbonization journey.
About VFlowTech
VFlowTech is a Singapore-based company specializing in developing and manufacturing long-duration energy storage systems using vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFB). Established in 2018, VFlowTech focuses on creating safe, scalable, and sustainable energy storage solutions that address the intermittency challenges of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. Designed for various applications—including utility-scale projects, microgrids, and off-grid solutions—VFlowTech’s technology emphasizes eco-friendly and cost-effective battery solutions with operational lifespans exceeding 25 years. Their batteries address issues of performance degradation, thermal runaway, and product reliability and safety, and are fully recyclable at the end of life. The company has installed long-duration storage systems in over 10 countries globally and aims to drive the world towards energy equity with affordable clean energy access for all.
About JTC
JTC is a government agency under Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry. Since its inception in 1968, JTC has strategically ensured Singapore remains innovative and dynamic amid global manufacturing trends. JTC advances Singapore’s industrial landscape with sustainable, green, and smart estate masterplans such as one-north, Seletar Aerospace Park, Jurong Innovation District, and Punggol Digital District. These estates attract new investment and foster collaborative ecosystems that strengthen Singapore’s position as an advanced manufacturing hub. JTC also drives innovation in the built environment sector by piloting new construction technologies.
Source: PR NewsWire
