Advantages and disadvantages of Vanadium and Lithium

Question 1

Advantages of Lithium?

Answer 1

1. High energy density
2. Light weight
3. High columbic efficiency
4. Cheap
5. Fast charge/discharge

Question 2

Advantages of Vanadium?

Answer 2

1. No limit for energy capacity
2. scalable
3. long term storage, longer life cycle
4. separate electrolyte and power stack
5. safe
6. broad temperature range

Question 3

Disadvantages of Lithium?

Answer 3

1. Risk of fire or explosion
2. limited scalability
3. narrow temperature range
4. shorter cycle and storage life

Question 4

Disadvantages of Vanadium?

Answer 4

1. Low energy density
2. low columbic efficiency
3. large size/weight
4. slow charge/discharge
5. expensive