Redox Flow Battery Market Outlook - 2026
The global redox flow battery market size was valued at $130.4 million in 2018, and is projected to reach $403.0 million by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 15.2% from 2019 to 2026.
A battery is a collective set of cells that stores energy and supply whenever needed. A redox flow battery is a type of electrochemical cell, where two chemical components provide chemical energy, which is dissolved in a liquid contained system and separated by the membrane. This system is called as stack with two electric components such as anode and cathode, which individually have separate tanks. Other components in the battery are bipolar plate and membrane. The number and size of the stack depends upon the power output required, which further determines the capacity of the battery. The trem redox in the redox flow battery refers to the redoxreaction, which means a change in the oxidation level of chemical, i.e., reduction and oxidation. During this process, electrons are transferred from one element to another and the overall setup produces energy.
The global redox flow battery market is in its nascent phase, and a multiple developments are currently witnessed on this battery type. Redox flow battery type has several superior advantageous due to which it is largely used in energy storage applications. Therefore, rise in energy generation activities and increase in energy generation capacities fuel the demand for the redox flow battery. A redox flow battery is the only product that can be 100% recycled, which favoring its use in renewable energy, thereby contributing to market growth. As a result, high recylable nature of this battery is it self driving the growth of the market globally. On the other hand, high competition in the energy storage sector and large consumer base of lithium-ion battery hampering the global redox flow battery market growth. Developement of hybrid redox flow battery is one of the recent redox flow battery market trends observed in across the globe. Therefore, the global redox flow industry expected to witness profitable growth opportunities.
The global redox flow battery market is segmented into type, application, and region. Dependingon type, the global market is bifurcated into a vanadium redox flow battery and hybrid redox flow battery. By application, it is categorizedinto utility services, renewable energy integration, ups, and others. Region wise, the market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Asia-Pacific is the largest regional market of redox flow battery wherein countries such as China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Australia have emerged as prominent consumers. Energy consumption in Asia-Pacific is growing significantly due to growth in population, robust industrialization, and the adoption of cost-effective energy storage devices. Therefore, with increasing energy, the demand for energy storage devices is increasing rapidly, which drives the adoption of redox flow battery in Asia-Pacific.
Some of the major market players operating and profiled in this market are Avalon Battery Corporation, Dalian Rongke Power Co., Ltd, HydraRedox, H2, Inc, Le System Co., Ltd., redT Energy plc, StorEn Technologies Inc, Storion Energy, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd, and Vionx Energy.
Global Redox Flow Battery Market, bytype
By type, vanadium redox flow battery segment accounted for the largest redox flow battery market share in 2018 and the similar trends are expecetd during the forecast period. This is attracted to the fact that it is a more developed version of redox flow batteries and is used in various applications. Higher capacities associated with this battery type make it well suited in large energy storage applications. Therefore, utility facilities, renewable energy integration, and UPS systems are some of the prominent applications of vanadium redox flow batteries
By Type
Vanadium is projected as the most lucrative segment.
Global Redox Flow Battery Market, by application
By application, utility services segment dominated the global market with largest market share. Since redox flow batteries are favorable in energy storage applications, the utility sector serves as the largest application segment. The electric utility sector is engaged in electricity generation and distribution roles where energy storage devices are consistently required to store electricity for a longer time interval. Redox flow batteries are cost-competitive energy storage devices,which requirezero maintenance. Therefore, their demand for electric utility services is growing significantly. Although electric utility companies majorly operatein the government-regulated market, over the past few years, these companies are focuson the commercial market in response to privatization in most countries.
By Application
Utility Services is projected as the most lucrative segment.
Global Redox Flow Battery Market, by region
By region, Asia-Pacific is the largest regional market in the redox flow battery market, which acquired around 40% market share in 2018. The countries that are a key contributor in the Asia-Pacific region include China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. Asia-Pacific region has been significant in terms of the adoption of economic batteries for energy storage. Thus, redox flow batteries showcase superior energy capacity characteristics in the long run.
By Region
Asia-Pacific holds a dominant position in 2018 and would continue to maintain the lead over the forecast period.
Key Benefits For Stakeholders
- The report provides an in-depth analysis of the redox flow batterymarket forecast along with the current and future markettrends.
- This report highlights the key drivers, opportunities, and restraints of the market along with the impact analyses during the forecast period.
- Porter’s five forces analysis helps analyze the potential of the buyers & suppliers and the competitive scenario of the global redox flow batteryindustry for strategy building.
- A comprehensive redox flow battery market analysis covers factors that drive and restrain market growth.
- The qualitative data in this report aims on market dynamics, trends, and developments.
Redox Flow Battery Market Report Highlights
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 Key Market Players | Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., Storion Energy, Le System Co., Ltd., redT Energy Plc, Avalon Battery Corporation, Vionx Energy, H2, Inc., HydraRedox, Dalian Rongke Power Co., Ltd., StorEn Technologies Inc. |
Analyst Review
According to the CXOs of the leading companies, the global redox flow battery market is anticipated to witness comprehensive growth opportunities during the forecast period. This is attributed to developments being carried out on a large scale for this battery type, which is expected to gain major traction in the energy storage sector. The global redox flow battery market is currently in its nascent phase; however, it is expected to offer remunerative opportunities in the near future. This is attributed to the characteristics of redox flow battery that recommend its use in singular applications such as energy storage. Some of the other factors that support this fact are low cost, minimal maintenance of this battery type, and its 100% recyclable nature. Vanadium redox flow battery is the only fully developed version of the redox flow battery, which is designed for prolonged storage of energy, which can be used at a later stage. One of its key characteristics that makes it a leading technology in energy storage is its negligible thermal runaway (is something that catches fire in battery) risk as compared to other technologies. This eliminates the risk of catching fire in the battery in case of cross-contamination. This factor significantly impacts the adoption of redox flow batteries, thereby reducing the safety-related issues in the energy storage sector.
Redox flow batteries are considered as a reliable solution in long run energy storage at a relatively lower price. Thus, governments in countries such as China, Canada, the U.S., and Australia are making an initial smaller investment in vanadium batteries by showcasing father investment potential. Therefore, redox flow battery is expected to transform the energy storage sector, and is emerging as a key competitor to lithium-ion batteries.
Some of the factors driving the growth of the global redox flow battery market are scalable properties associated with these batteries, surge in demand for power backup across the globe, and low maintenance associated with these batteries.
The global Redox flow Battery market anticipated to grow at CAGR of 15.2% during the forecast period.
Business expansions, and acquisition are the major growth strategies adopted by the players in this market.
Growing focus on the development of hybrid redox flow battery is the recent trend observed in this market.
Asia Pacific and Europe regions expected to provide lucrative growth opportunities to the global Redox flow Battery market.
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., Dalian Rongke Power, UniEnergy Technologies., CELLCUBE, Avalon Battery Corporation, HydraRedox, Big pawer Electrical Technology Xiangyang Inc. Co., Ltd, Pinfloww energy storage, s.r.o., VRB ENERGY are some of the prominent market players in this market.
Vanadium redox flow battery is the largest segment in the global Redox flow Battery market.
Major customer of the Redox flow Battery are UPS system manufacturers, utility sector, and renewable energy providers.
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