National conference focuses on energy storage

What is the National Energy Storage Summit?

On March 8 and 9, Berkeley Lab is hosting the National Energy Storage Summit, a virtual public event that will connect thought leaders across industry, government, communities, and the research enterprise to catalyze partnerships and accelerate solutions around specific challenges to America’s energy storage future.

What is ESA Energy Storage Conference & Expo?

ESA brings the stakeholders of the energy storage industry together through ESA Energy Storage Conference & Expo, working to provide content to Accelerate markets, Connect its members and Educate stakeholders about the power of energy storage.

What is accelerated energy storage discovery-to-deployment for decarbonization?

The March 9 session, entitled Driving Accelerated Energy Storage Discovery-to-Deployment for Decarbonization, will expand the annual Bay Area Battery Summit ecosystem to a national stage, in partnership with New Energy Nexus, SLAC National Accelerator Lab, and Lawrence Livermore National Lab.

What is the energy storage center?

The Energy Storage Center brings together more than 100 Berkeley Lab researchers to conduct pioneering work across the entire energy storage landscape, from discovery science to applied research, deployment, analysis, and policy research.

Why is energy storage important?

Energy storage is critical in the fight against climate change. It’s a major area of focus for the Department of Energy (DOE) because of its importance as a solution for energy-efficient transportation, buildings, industry, the evolving grid, and resilience.

What is Berkeley Lab's new energy storage center?

A brainchild of Lab Director Mike Witherell last spring, the intent was to reinforce Berkeley Lab’s role as a serious national energy storage player, highlight the Lab’s new Energy Storage Center which was established in the fall of 2020, and shine a spotlight on the depth and breadth of exciting energy storage work taking place at the Lab.