Sustainable energy storage solutions
Annual
Report
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Brett Johnson (Chairman) Timothy Harris (Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer) John Lindsay
David Brant
Adele Fraser
COMPANY SECRETARY
Trudy Walsh
BANKERS
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
1/9 Brookfield Rd
Kenmore Hills, QLD, 4069
PATENT ATTORNEYS
Spruson & Ferguson
Level 6, 175 Eagle Street
Brisbane, QLD, 4000
AUDITORS
PricewaterhouseCoopers
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Brisbane, QLD, 4000
CONTACT DETAILS
www.redflow.com
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Redflow Limited
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Contents
Highlights | 1 |
CEO and Chairman's report | 2 |
About us | 6 |
Environment, social and governance | 7 |
Directors' report | 8 |
Remuneration report | 15 |
Corporate governance report | 25 |
Risk report | 35 |
Auditor's independence declaration | 43 |
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income | 44 |
Consolidated balance sheet | 45 |
Consolidated statement of changes in equity | 46 |
Consolidated statement of cashflows | 47 |
Notes to the consolidated financial statements | 48 |
Directors' declaration | 80 |
Independent auditor's report to the members | 81 |
ASX additional information | 87 |
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Highlights
270+ | OVER |
6 GWh | |
active deployments | sales pipeline |
24
MWh battery | 20 MWh |
projects announced in | largest project |
last 12 months | announced |
Estimated | Cumulative hours | Total energy |
tonnes amount | of field operations | delivered |
of CO2 offset | since 2018 | to date |
2,080 | 24 Million | 3.2 GWh |
* Information current as of August 2023.
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CEO and Chairman's report
We feel that Redflow has now reached a critical inflection point in its growth strategy, with over 25 MWh of purchase orders or battery commitments to be delivered in the next 12- 18 months, representing $23m of revenue.
The 2023 financial year has been pivotal for Redflow. We have achieved important commercial milestones that represent
a major step forward in the Company's strategic growth. In parallel, a number of market forces which will support the adoption of our technology and the medium- to long-duration energy storage market also accelerated.
These provide a strong basis for us to be confident of future demand for Redflow's world leading flow battery solution.
Key achievements and announcements throughout FY2023 and in recent months have included:
- The announcement of a 4 MWh energy storage system project with Energy Queensland in August 2023 as part of their network battery program, representing the next stage of the partnership between Redflow and Energy Queensland following the Memorandum of Understanding that was signed in February 2023;
- The announcement of Redflow's largest project to date in June 2023 - a 20 MWh battery system in California that will be one of the largest flow battery systems to be deployed in the US, funded by the Californian Energy Commission (CEC);
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Redflow's zinc-bromine flow battery was approved by the California Public Utilities Commission as eligible for
the state's Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP);
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Redflow's zinc-bromine flow battery was approved by the California Public Utilities Commission as eligible for
- In a strong endorsement of Redflow's technology in the US and the increasing
focus on non-lithium energy storage systems, Redflow signed partnerships with leading cleantech companies Black
- Veatch in August 2022 and Ameresco in March 2023 to supply
advanced non-lithium battery energy storage technology to the market;
- Redflow was shortlisted as an energy storage technology choice supplier for the Electric Mine Consortium in Australia in April 2023;
- In September 2022, Redflow announced a collaboration with The University of Queensland within the Australian Research Council (ARC) Research Hub for Safe and Reliable Energy Storage to develop a deeper understanding of the electrolyte chemistry and electrode materials to further extend the operational characteristics of the Zinc Bromine Module (ZBM);
- Implementation of key reference projects in Australia, including three sites for the Australian Government's Bureau of Meteorology emissions reduction and reliability project, delivery of the final shipment of ZBM3 batteries to Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, South Australia, and a third project for Knox City Council following on from successful deployments at two childcare centres in 2019;
- Redflow was referenced in the 2023 CSIRO Renewable Energy Storage Roadmap report recognising the role of zinc-bromine flow batteries and continues to work closely with industry alliance groups such as the Long Duration Energy Storage Council and International Zinc Association to raise awareness and the profile of our solution; and
- Achieved 18 months operational milestone in May 2023 for Redflow's flagship 2 MWh Anaergia installation in California, which continues to provide a critical reference site for US customers and partners.
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Well placed for commercial success in FY24 and beyond
We feel that Redflow has now reached a critical inflection point in its growth strategy. Over the last six months, Redflow has achieved the most advanced stage of commercial success than at any time in its history.
The strong business momentum that we are building on, coupled with our ambitious strategy, a dedicated team and evolving market, all combine to create an exciting outlook for us.
As at the middle of August 2023, Redflow now has over 25 MWh of purchase orders or battery commitments to be delivered over the next 12 - 18 months,
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Redflow batteries installed at a Bureau of Meteorology weather radar location.
which represent over $23m of revenue.
Redflow's continued focus on the commercial and industrial applications in the priority Australian and United States markets has also dramatically improved and expanded our sales pipeline, which now stands at over 6 GWh of qualified opportunities. Importantly, a number of opportunities which are at detailed customer engagement stage, representing approximately 70 MWh of total battery demand in addition to the orders already received for delivery in 2024 and early 2025.
After a number of frustrating supplier challenges in our Thailand manufacturing facility in early 2023, full production is now back on-line, and we are accelerating our scale up to meet this level of current orders and conversion of additional sales from our pipeline. The facility is now well placed to scale up to 80 MWh p.a. over the next 12 months as battery delivery requirements and timing is confirmed.
Significant stimulus and momentum in target markets
The demand for long-duration energy storage (LDES) solutions continue to accelerate. Stationary energy storage is now moving to the core of energy transition strategies as industry looks beyond lithium to meet their medium- to long-duration energy storage needs. Redflow is well placed to benefit from stimulus and regulatory changes in the US and Australia as the energy transition accelerates and market focus shifts
to LDES.
New legislation and regulatory stimulus announced by global governments throughout the year will transform the energy storage space making our technology a more viable solution. The US Inflation Reduction Act alone is set to accelerate the US LDES market dramatically, with major financial benefits available for energy storage projects.
By 2030 North America is projected to reach 88 GW/278 GWh1 of energy storage and in California alone, an estimated 45-55 GW of LDES is forecast to be required by 2045 to support grid reliability and the State's clean energy transition targets2. This level of market demand provides strong foundations for the opportunities that Redflow is currently progressing
and executing.
The Australia United States Climate, Critical Minerals, and Clean Energy Transformation Compact, signed in May 2023 affirms the position of climate and clean energy as the third pillar of
Redflow's EnergyPod 200.
- https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2023/03/23/north-america-represents-21-of-global-energy-storage-market-by-2030/#:~:text=The%20energy%20storage%20market%20is,BNEF's%201H23%20energy%20storage%20outlook.
- Long Duration Energy Storage for California's Clean, Reliable Grid, California Energy Storage Alliance, 2020 https://static1. squarespace.com/static/5b96538250a54f9cd7751faa/t/5fcf9815caa95a391e73d053/1607440419530/LDES_CA_12.08.2020.pdf
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the Alliance and Redflow is uniquely positioned to benefit from the new clean energy focus.
Australia is also seeing a significant need for energy storage, with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) Integrated System Plan, released in July 2022, suggesting that the National Electricity Market will require by 2050 a total of 46 GW (640 GWh) of dispatchable storage in all forms and 16 GW capacity of utility scale battery and pumped hydro storage. Critically, AEMO's market update in February 2023 referenced growing system instability and the urgent need for Australia to invest in LDES.
Major reference projects
Redflow's $18m, 20 MWh project for the Paskenta band of Nomlaki Indians in California, announced in June 2023, represents a major step forward for the company. We expect to deliver this 20 MWh project over the next
12 - 16 months.
As well as being ten times the size of our current 2 MWh system in California, Redflow joins a very small number of LDES companies - and only Australian company - that the CEC has funded so far through their US$140m long duration storage program. CEC management have publicly stated they have a specific goal of helping to commercialise proven LDES solutions in the program to achieve 200
- 400 MWh projects in the future.
Closer to home, our 4 MWh project with Energy Queensland announced in August 2023 also represents a significant reference point in our commercial strategy and tangible proof of our growing value proposition in large MWh projects. As a proudly Queensland developed technology, we are well positioned to support Queensland's $62bn Energy and Jobs Plan which aims to achieve 70% renewables by 2032.
As Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen and Minister for Public Works
- Procurement, Mick De Brenni, noted in the announcement of our 4 MWh project; "Redflow's zinc-bromine batteries are an important part of the transformation of Queensland's energy and will enable
the State to transition to a low carbon energy future".
Critically, both of these projects have enabled us to accelerate current opportunities in our pipeline and has generated significant new interest for MWh scale projects in our US and Australian core markets as well as other locations.
Looking forward
With a series of high-profile MWh scale projects to deliver, a large and robust pipeline, and a scalable delivery capability, Redflow is in a strategically advantageous position. The Company is primed not only to achieve further commercial success but also to extend its global leadership in the medium- to long-duration energy storage market-a sector poised for explosive growth over the next decade.
As previously communicated to investors, our focus on larger systems within the commercial and industrial sector, along with our dedication to core markets in the
Brett Johnson
Chairman
US and Australia, represents a deliberate strategic choice. While this has led to a temporary impact on FY2023 revenue, we maintain strong confidence in the prudence of this decision, as it positions us favourably for the future. Our recently announced projects and the quality of the opportunities in our current pipeline are an initial testament to that decision.
Undoubtedly, there is substantial work ahead of us. However, we now stand at the most positive point in the company's history, poised to capitalise on the foundations we have diligently built over many years. We are confident that, with the right level of shareholder support, the platform we have established and the market momentum we have created in the last few months, we can play a pivotal role in the global energy transition, drive further commercial success, and ultimately deliver returns for our valued shareholders.
Tim Harris
CEO and Managing Director
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Artist's impression of the 20 MWh Paskenta microgrid project.
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About us
Redflow is leading the renewable energy transition by delivering one of the world's safest and cleanest energy storage solutions.
With offices in Australia, Thailand and the US, Redflow designs and manufactures long-durationzinc-bromine flow batteries for stationary commercial, industrial, and utility applications.
Redflow batteries are modular, scalable, fire-safe, and capable of 100% depth of discharge. They can also operate in a wide range of environments without supplemental heating or cooling and offer an extended life with minimal degradation over time.
Our smart, self-protecting storage technology offers unique advantages, including a hibernation feature, secure remote management, a simple recycling path, and sustained energy delivery throughout its operating life.
Redflow proudly developed our technology in Australia, with the capability to deliver it globally. Our deployments
have been in use for more than a decade and are located throughout the world
at over 270 sites, so we can meet your energy storage needs.
We are dedicated to a sustainable, carbon-free future, and we are proud that our flow battery technology will help to build the energy storage systems of today, as well as tomorrow.
Our vision, mission and values describe what we stand for. Founded on authenticity and ambition, they shape our culture and guide our work every day.
They also help ensure we work well together, operate safely, minimise impacts on the environment and create value for our shareholders.
Our vision
To be a global leader in clean energy storage, paving the way to a sustainable future.
Our mission
Redflow is leading the renewable energy transition by delivering the world's safest and cleanest energy storage solution.
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Environment, social and governance
A sustainable, carbon-free future is at the heart of all that we do. We understand that as the world transitions to zero emissions our energy storage solution will play a vital role and we take our responsibilities seriously. We are proud that we can make a difference on a global scale by delivering a unique energy storage solution.
Environmentally responsible
We are proud to produce one of the most environmentally friendly energy storage solutions; our batteries are fully recyclable and manufactured from widely available, low-toxicity materials.
We are dedicated to a sustainable, carbon-free future, and we are proud that our flow battery technology will help to build the energy storage systems of today, as well as tomorrow.
- Battery is made from HDPE plastic which is commonly recycled into plastic bottles.
- Electronics - follows standard pathway for electronics recycling.
- Electrolyte - R&D program to recondition electrolyte for reuse.
- Minerals sourced from non-conflict areas.
- No CO2 emitted from operation.
Social standards
We are a tightknit team of passionate people from diverse cultural backgrounds who are all committed to delivering a solution that we believe will change the world. We embrace cultural and gender diversity and promote these values within the business.
We are committed to ensuring that our business is undertaken in accordance with international standards. Our approach to sustainability aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which are recognised as the global blueprint for a sustainable future.
Our business approach contributes to five goals that we feel are most relevant to operating our business responsibly and where we can have the biggest impact:
No conflict
minerals
Fully recyclable | |
plastics and | |
construction | |
materials | Build |
Simple recovery | ||
& reuse of | Re-use | Use |
chemistry at | ||
end of life |
Potential for late-life refurbishment & reconditioning to extend life
Low embedded energy
(i.e. less energy
required to
manufacture than other
electrochemistries)
Maximise use of renewable energy generation
No CO2 emitted from operation
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Redflow Limited
Directors' report
For the year ended 30 June 2023
The Directors present their report, together with the financial statements, on the consolidated entity (referred to hereafter as the 'Group') consisting of Redflow Limited (referred to hereafter as the 'Company') and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the year ended 30 June 2023.
Directors
The following persons were Directors of Redflow Limited during the whole of the financial year and up to the date of this report, unless otherwise stated:
Directors | Position | Date of | Date of |
Appointment | Resignation | ||
Brett Johnson | Chairman (Non-executive) | 27 September 2017 | |
Timothy Harris | Managing Director & Chief | 2 July 2018 | |
Executive Officer (CEO) | |||
David Knox | Director (Non-executive) | 2 March 2017 | 28 February 2023 |
John Lindsay | Director (Non-executive) | 11 September 2018 | |
David Brant | Director (Non-executive) | 19 October 2018 | |
Adele Fraser | Director (Non-executive) | 23 February 2023 |
Principal activities
The principal activity of the Group consists of the sale, manufacture and ongoing development of its zinc- bromine flowing electrolyte battery.
A review of the operations of the Group for the financial year is included in the Directors' Report.
Dividends
No dividend has been paid and the Directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend. (2022: nil).
Issue of shares
During the year, issued capital increased by $13,006,996 (from $140,702,054 to $153,709,050). A total of 33,080,979 ordinary shares were issued during the year. Details of the changes in issued capital are disclosed in Note 22 of the financial statements.
Review of operations and financial position
During the year the Company executed on key elements of its strategy. Milestones achieved include:
- Announcement of our largest project to date, a 20 MWh project in California for the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, funded through the California Energy Commissions Long Duration Storage Program;
- Launch of the 200kWh Energy Pod for large scale energy storage solutions. This product will be the core to our delivery of our 20 MWh project in California and 4 MWh Project for Energy Queensland announced in August 2023, and has garnered strong interest in Australia and other parts of the world with a number of other smaller orders being received with anticipated deliveries over the next 12 to 18 months;
- The successful installation and commissioning of Redflow batteries for key projects in Australia. This includes the Australian Government's Bureau of Meteorology emission reduction and reliability project as well as the sale of new 3rd generation batteries (ZBM3) to MyENERGY for the 560kWh Southern Ocean Lodge project in South Australia;
- The compact version of the Energy Pod, the QuadPod 40 kWh solution was also launched and has also generated strong interest in the commercial and industrial segments of the market in Australia;
- Strategic relationships established with leading Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies Ameresco and Black & Veatch to provide advanced non-lithium energy storage solutions to customers across North America and Europe;
- Achievement of our 1.5-year operational milestone in May 2023 for Redflow's reference 2 MWh installation for Anaergia in California, which continues to generate significant industry interest;
- Redflow's zinc-bromine flow battery has been approved by the California Public Utilities Commission as eligible for the state's Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP);
- Launched a new $5 million research collaboration with The University of Queensland within the Australian Research Council (ARC) Research Hub administered by Deakin University to extend
Redflow's technology leadership.
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