Enabling the green energy transition through juicier batteries by Dr José E. Andrade

Speaker: Dr José E. Andrade, Caltech University and Energy Vault

Title: Enabling the green energy transition through juicier batteries

We are all too familiar with running out of battery juice in the context of consumer electronics (cellphones, computers, etc.). Battery life also plays an important role in transportation in the context of electric vehicles. However, the green energy transition will likely require much larger and juicier batteries: grid-scale batteries capable of shifting energy use for thousands of households from hours to days to months. In this talk we will discuss the state of the art in long duration energy storage (LDES) technology. We will delve into the current challenges, promising opportunities, and the implications for the energy transition. In particular, the role of construction technology in making LDES possible will be addressed.

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