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Beyond Lithium: Vanadium Leads the New Era of Batteries

What makes this battery unique is that it uses a metal called vanadium inside, which can also take on several different forms. Its working principle, simply put, is to store and release electrical

Vanadium: double-edged demand

With steel still dominating vanadium demand (accounting for 94% of US consumption in 2023), this surge in battery use is expected to put significant pressure on supply.

Storage wars: The battle for vanadium and why China will win, again

This development, coupled with higher vanadium flow battery demand, means it is predicted that, from next year, there will be a domestic vanadium supply gap in China.

Vanadium for Energy Storage

VRFBs have a long lifespan, low operating costs, are safe and have a low environmental impact in manufacturing. The vanadium used in the batteries can be reused or recycled easily.

Circular Business Model for Vanadium Use in Energy Storage

This report delves into the development of circular business models for vanadium, with a particular focus on the leasing model for Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VRFB).

Mine the gap: Sourcing vanadium for the energy transition

Vanadium flow batteries (VFBs) are a long-duration energy storage (LDES) technology at the forefront of grid stabilization and decarbonization. Alleviating materials criticality and addressing

Phoenix Metals | Making batteries truly circulair

We produce a battery grade vanadium electrolyte made entirely from waste and residual streams found in Europe.

Vanadium steps into the energy spotlight

Rising battery demand and geopolitical tensions have elevated vanadium from a niche material valued for its strength-enhancing role in steel production to a key player in the clean energy

Top 10 Companies in the Vanadium Industry (2025): Market Leaders

In this analysis, we examine the Top 10 Vanadium Producers and Processors Worldwide —key organizations driving innovation across steel manufacturing, chemical industries, and next

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