Storing Renewable Energy In Flow-Battery For Grid Use

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,408,000
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,408,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN, Morris
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2024
Project Overview

Our project team will implement a rural, community-scale project, which demonstrates how a large flow-battery connected to solar and wind generation improves grid stability -- and enhances usage of renewables.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 07b
Appropriation Language

$2,408,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Morris, to implement a rural, community-scale project that demonstrates how a large flow battery connected to solar and wind generation improves grid stability and enhances use of renewable energy.

2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,408,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 07b
Appropriation Language

$2,408,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Morris, to implement a rural, community-scale project that demonstrates how a large flow battery connected to solar and wind generation improves grid stability and enhances use of renewable energy.

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,408,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.

Project Manager
First Name
Bryan
Last Name
Herrmann
Organization Name
U of MN, Morris
Street Address
600 E 4th St
City
Morris
State
MN
Zip Code
56267
Phone
(320) 589-6035
Email
https://morris.umn.edu/
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