Invinity Energy Systems has received recognition from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) as it plans to fund six projects utilizing a total of 84 MWh of Invinity's forthcoming energy storage product, codenamed "Mistral", at various sites across the United States.

The DOE's award contracting and negotiation process for all six projects is expected to be finalized by the end of 2023. Following this, the development phase will commence, with Invinity set to deliver the batteries in 2025.

These projects are part of the broader effort to bolster the nation's clean energy infrastructure, ensuring reliable energy storage for communities, particularly in the aftermath of extreme weather events or natural disasters, as emphasized by U.S. Secretary of Energy, Jennifer M. Granholm.

The five projects within this initiative will be developed by a consortium led by the National Renewables Cooperative Organisation (NRCO), in collaboration with Invinity and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). The funding provided by the DOE will be used to purchase and operate 72 MWh of Invinity's vanadium flow batteries (VFBs) across utility cooperatives in the U.S. Midwest and Southeast.

These projects aim to enhance energy independence in rural communities and showcase the benefits of long-duration energy storage technologies, such as Invinity's VFBs. The sixth site, supported by PNNL, will explore the potential of Mistral for grid operators, energy consumers, and microgrid operators across the U.S.

Invinity's substantial role in these projects reflects its growing presence in the U.S. market, further advancing its clean energy solutions.

Source: Invinity