Invinity Energy Drives BESS Social Media Discussion
Invinity Energy Systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) continue to be a topic of discussion on social media. Recent posts on Reddit highlighted the company's work in vanadium batteries, with community sentiment described as informative and positive.
- Vanadium flow batteries (VFBs), like those made by Invinity, are a durable, long-lifespan energy storage technology ideal for large-scale applications requiring more than 20 years of operation with minimal maintenance. Unlike lithium-ion batteries, VFBs are non-flammable due to their water-based electrolyte, can be fully discharged without damage, and the electrolyte can be almost entirely recovered and reused. However, they have a lower energy density and higher upfront cost compared to lithium-ion systems. - The global market for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is projected to grow significantly, with one forecast predicting an expansion from $13.7 billion in 2024 to $43.4 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 21.3%. This growth is driven by the global shift to renewable energy, decreasing battery costs, and rising electricity demand. The utility sector is the largest market for BESS, and Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing regional market. - In September 2025, Invinity secured a £25 million investment from Atri Energy and Next Gen Mobility to support product development and increase manufacturing capabilities. This partnership with Hyderabad-based Atri Energy is also designed to open up the fast-growing Indian energy market, with plans for in-country manufacturing. - Invinity is developing the UK's largest flow battery system, a 20.7MWh project in South East England, backed by an £11 million grant from the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). Manufacturing of the VS3 batteries for the project is underway in Scotland, with operations expected to begin in 2026. - The company is actively working to reduce the cost of its VFB technology. A 2025 licensing and royalty agreement with Chinese manufacturer UESNT is intended to leverage supply chain advantages to lower component costs for projects globally. - Turkey, which ratified the Paris Agreement in 2021 and aims for net-zero emissions by 2053, presents a significant market for energy decarbonization. Although three-quarters of its energy still comes from fossil fuels, the country has a "Green Deal Action Plan" and is investing in energy efficiency, particularly in public buildings. - For the year 2024, Invinity Energy Systems reported revenue of £3.63 million and a net loss of £21.6 million. The company was formed in April 2020 through the merger of redT energy plc and Avalon Battery Corporation and now has systems in over 17 countries. - Invinity has a strategic partnership with Frontier Power to deploy its vanadium flow batteries in the UK's Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) procurement process, with Frontier Power reserving up to 2 gigawatt-hours of Invinity's manufacturing capacity on a right of first refusal basis.
