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https://twitter.com/VincentAlgar/status/1364851450640101386?s=20

Really Really good news . Coherent plan to address the Critical supply chain issues of our age. #Vanadium will be high up there in the #CriticalMinerals Lists.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/02/24/fact-sheet-securing-americas-critical-supply-chains/

How To Invest In A Clear Winner From The Texas Power Grid Collapse: Battery Storage

‘Vanadium is likely to be a big part of the solution to utility scale energy storage’

https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherhelman/2021/02/22/how-investors-can-play-the-one-clear-winner-from-texas-electric-grid-collapse-battery-storage/?sh=22cc6a165e78&utm_campaign=socialflowForbesMainTwitter&utm_source=ForbesMainTwitter&utm_medium=social

‘Progress with our Enerox investment will be provided in due course, which will include an update in our ownership and strategy. We have made great progress at BELCO, we are excited about the electrolyte rental opportunities that we are developing, which we will update the market in due course with further information’

RNS Number : 9919N
04 February 2021

https://polaris.brighterir.com/public/bushveld_minerals/news/rns/story/xeqzoyx

CellCube Relaunch

https://www.cellcube.com/about-us

Floating ESS with PortLiner

https://www.portliner.nl

https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/storage-high-on-the-agenda-for-emerging-economies-2021-02-19

https://www.africaenergyindaba.com/visit-exhibition/

https://www.africaenergyindaba.com/energy_site/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/AEI-2021-Virtual-Programme-Overview-V10.pdf

Iron ore drives Rio Tinto and BHP’s dividend bonanza
https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/news/2021/02/17/iron-ore-drives-rio-tinto-and-bhp-s-dividend-bonanza/

Iron ore price at highest since 2011 on China post-holiday demand outlook
https://www.mining.com/iron-ore-prices-at-highest-since-september-2011-on-china-post-holiday-demand-outlook/

https://twitter.com/BigBiteNow/status/1363511645012647936?s=20

Creamer Media's Chanel de Bruyn speaks to Engineering News Editor Terence Creamer about Eskom's plans for repowering and repurposing the Komati power station and others in its coal-fired fleet, as well as the power utility's focus on ensuring the transition to renewables is just.

https://youtu.be/1DqrII00QdU

RES4AFRICA Foundation - Meeting earlier today regarding

AM-Powering Connexions - Repurposing of The Dismissing Coal-Fired Plants

https://www.res4africa.org/2021/02/05/ampowering-connexions-first-session/

In collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Pretoria, CSIR, Nedbank, SAESA, SAPVIA and SAWEA.
Mikhail is Chairman of the SAESA (South African Energy Storage Association)

https://saesa.org.za

Also there is Eskom seeking authorisation to proceed with the repurposing of four Coal Power stations
Last year specific conversion options were requested , ranging from gas and photovoltaic systems, to biomass and battery storage

https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/eskom-to-seek-authorisation-to-proceed-with-repurposing-of-four-coal-stations-2020-07-07

Energy section clip of the SONA speech.

https://youtu.be/MN36msjvS2A?t=3420

Meridian Economics Industry Survey Jan 21

https://meridianeconomics.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-01-19-Briefing-note-survey-results.pdf

There is very substantial interest in the uptake of distributed generation in South Africa over the next five years, particularly in the form of solar PV, wind, and battery storage projects.
If the threshold for licencing projects was lifted to 50MW or higher, it is likely that there will be significant additional uptake of distributed generation in South Africa. Based on survey responses, calibrated by estimates by other researchers and relevant international experience, we make a conservative estimate that at least approximately 5000MW of additional capacity could be unlocked over the next 5 years in residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors.

http://www.bushveldminerals.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bushveld-minerals-BMN-LN-Solid-platform-for-growth-after-challenging-2020-1.pdf

Here is a short clip of Sir Mick Davis speaking about Vanadium Battery Storage.
Streamed live on 6 Feb 2021

https://youtu.be/k9rnxTUQCX8?t=4194

Panellists included :
Andre de Ruyter, group chief executive of Eskom
Sir Mick Davis, former executive at Eskom, businessman, former CEO of Xstrata
Dieter Matzner, Seasoned consultant at Investec Power & Infrastructure Finance
Michael Goldblatt, executive at Metier Private Equity in Sustainable Capital

https://www.miningweekly.com/article/euig-wants-wheeling-reform-to-accompany-rise-in-licence-exemption-cap-to-50-mw-2021-02-04

The Energy Intensive Users Group of Southern Africa (EIUG) has added its voice to growing calls to increase South Africa’s licence exemption threshold from 1 MW to 50 MW, but says the change should be accompanied by an updating of the current framework for wheeling power across the network.
In a statement, the EIUG, which represents large mining and industrial companies that consume about 40% of South Africa’s electrical energy, said it was encouraged by Eskom’s support for the raising of the threshold, as well as CEO Andre de Ruyter’s offer to assist customers with their distributed-generation applications.
On February 2, De Ruyter announced that the utility supported a proposal to raise the licensing threshold to 50 MW, while noting a recent Meridian Economic analysis indicating that the move could unlock 5 000 MW of new distributed-generator capacity in the coming five years.

Rongke Power @ the 8th Vanitec Energy Storage Meeting 26th Jan 21
https://youtu.be/tH3m_WGb69A

Presentation
http://vanitec.org/images/uploads/2_VRFB_industry_in_China.pdf

http://vanitec.org/vanadium/ESC-Meetings

https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/busa-supports-de-ruyters-call-for-lifting-licensing-exemption-threshold-for-distributed-generators-2021-02-03

Business organisation Business Unity South Africa (Busa) applauds the statement made by Eskom CEO André de Ruyter during a webinar on February 2, in favour of lifting the licensing exemption threshold for electricity generation.
"Busa Energy structures have considered the analysis conducted by Meridian Economics and the survey conducted by EE Business Intelligence. We support the findings that up to 5 000 MW potential of private distributed generation could be unlocked if the licensing exemption threshold is lifted to 50 MW.
"In the current circumstances, this is material incremental capacity that could be sourced from the private sector," says Busa VP Martin Kingston.
Ensuring the stability and protection of the distribution grid is one of the technical requirements for distributors as part of the Grid Code compliance and is independent of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa licensing process. The same holds true for any other authorisations, such as environmental impact assessments as and when required.
"In our view, the current licensing process serves no rational purpose," says Kingston.
"Unlocking this potential is an immediate measure to enable investment in capacity that will greatly relieve the pressure on Eskom and the concomitant impact of load-shedding on the economy. This intervention will also boost economic recovery and should be implemented at the same time as other Integrated Resource Plan 2019-aligned procurement programmes."
This change to Schedule 2 of the Electricity Regulation Act (ERA) is in line with a part of the Eskom Social Compact which states that government must enable self-generation by finalising all necessary legislation expeditiously, and removing any barriers to implementation, including those in respect of wheeling for self-generation or own use, subject to licensing conditions.
This is also in line with Section 3.3 of the ERA, which requires the enabling of generation for own use, Busa states.
"Busa urges government to expedite the process to amend the schedule and lift the licensing exemption threshold from 1 MW to 50 MW. This should help to boost investor confidence and demonstrate implementation of agreed steps to improve energy security," Kingston notes.

Meridian Economics - Survey Results

https://meridianeconomics.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-01-19-Briefing-note-survey-results.pdf

Associated NERSA Grid Code electrickery Documentation

Invitation for public comments on the Draft Grid Code for Battery Energy Storage Facility connected to the electricity Transmission System or the Distribution System in South Africa

http://nersa.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Invitation-for-public-comments-on-the-Draft-Grid-Code-for-Battery-Energy-Storage-Facility-connected-to-the-electricity-Transmission-System-or-the-Distribution-System-in-South-Africa.pdf

CONSULTATION PAPER DRAFT GRID CONNECTION CODE FOR BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE FACILITY CONNECTED TO THE ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION SYSTEM OR THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN SOUTH AFRICA

http://nersa.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/BESF-Consultation-Paper.pdf

GRID CONNECTION CODE FOR BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE FACILITIES (BESF) CONNECTED TO THE ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION SYSTEM (TS) OR THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (DS) IN SOUTH AFRICA - Annexure A

http://nersa.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Annexure-A_-Battery-Energy-Sorage-Facility_Connection_Code.pdf

EWP, one of six state-run generation companies in Korea with total generation capacity of 13GW, has deployed H2's latest VRFB energy storage, EnerFLOW 430, in its Ulsan power plant, and started its commercial operation in January 2021. This is Korea’s first solar-powered VRFB for purely commercial application to secure REC(Renewable Energy Certificate). Among many solar integrated energy storages for the commercial use in Korea, this vanadium flow battery is the one and only non-lithium energy storage. The storage has totally 1.1MWh charging capacity and is integrated with 404kWp solar power plant co-located in Ulsan, Korea. The system is fully designed, engineered, and manufactured by H2, Inc., and deployed as a turnkey project by H2, Inc. as well. This project would be the green light for Korea’s large-scale deployments of VRFB integrated with renewables, accompanied by Korea’s aggressive Green New Deal policy.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/koreas-first-solar-powered-vrfb-energy-storage-starts-shin-han?trk=public_post_promoted-post

http://www.h2aec.com/eng/

South Korean government officials largely halted deployment of new lithium-ion battery systems and urged operators to curtail operations of existing ones after 23 battery fires broke out over a year-and-a-half. Many owners continued operating, however, and in recent months another five battery fires have been reported in South Korea, which had represented the world's largest market for stationary battery storage before the fires cratered new deployments.

https://ihsmarkit.com/research-analysis/aggressive-loadshifting-could-increase-battery-fire-risk-inves.html

Very interesting & many thanks Alfa
So “VRFBs refreshes the Ports other batteries cannot reach”
(Heineken Brewery connection)

Maybe this ?

PortLiner & Zero Emission Logistics (ZEL)
Mission & Vision explained in 7 minutes video
(See @ 3:20 mins)

https://en.zelbv.com/missie-visie

“Wind & Solar Storage Pontoon” pictured @ the bottom of the page

https://en.zelbv.com/technologie-en-operaties

Recording of the session beginning with the Chinese Panel Q&A can both be found @

http://www.vanitec.org/vanadium/ESC-Meetings